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Crisil Q4 Profit Dips 3.4% Sequentially But Soars 46% Yearly

Crisil Limited reported a sequential decline in its Q4 FY26 financial performance, with both revenue and net profit falling compared to the previous quarter. However, the company delivered robust yearly growth, with net profit surging nearly 46% and revenue rising 30% compared to the same quarter last year. Operational health was strong, marked by a 37.3% YoY jump in EBITDA and an improved margin of 30.1%. Investor sentiment remained positive, with the stock rising over 6% on results day and the company announcing an interim dividend.

Key Points: Crisil Q4 Results: Profit Declines Sequentially, Rises 46% YoY

  • Sequential profit decline of 3.4%
  • Year-on-year profit surge of 46%
  • Revenue growth of 30% YoY
  • Healthy EBITDA margin expansion to 30.1%
  • Interim dividend of Rs 9 per share declared
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Crisil Ltd clocks over 3 pc sequential decline in Q4 profit

Crisil reports a sequential dip in Q4 profit but strong yearly growth of 46%. Revenue up 30% YoY. Company announces interim dividend.

"The ongoing geopolitical issues underscore the essentiality of our insights and risk solutions for clients navigating complexity. - Amish Mehta"

Mumbai, April 17

Crisil Limited on Friday reported a sequential decline in its financial performance for the March quarter, with both revenue and net profit slipping compared to the previous quarter.

The company's revenue from operations fell to Rs 1,057.66 crore in Q4 FY26 from Rs 1,081.57 crore in the December quarter -- a quarter-on-quarter decline of over 2 per cent.

Net profit also dropped to Rs 233.26 crore from Rs 241.5 crore in Q3 -- marking a sequential fall of around 3.4 per cent, as per its regulatory filing.

Despite the moderation on a quarterly basis, Crisil delivered a strong performance on a yearly comparison.

Net profit surged nearly 46 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to about Rs 233 crore in the March quarter, up from around Rs 160 crore in the same period previous financial year.

Revenue from operations rose 30 per cent to Rs 1,058 crore, compared with Rs 813.2 crore a year ago, as per its regulatory filing.

Operational performance remained healthy, with EBITDA climbing 37.3 per cent year-on-year to Rs 318.6 crore.

The EBITDA margin improved to 30.1 per cent from 28.5 per cent in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal.

Investor sentiment remained upbeat despite the sequential dip, with Crisil shares rising more than 6 per cent on Friday.

The stock extended gains for the third straight session and touched an intra-day high of Rs 4,383 per share on the NSE.

The company also announced its first interim dividend of Rs 9 per share, as per its regulatory filing.

Commenting on Q4 results, Amish Mehta, Managing Director and CEO, Crisil said that the firm's businesses saw growth, driven by customer centricity and differentiated, domain-led solutions.

"The ongoing geopolitical issues underscore the essentiality of our insights and risk solutions for clients navigating complexity," Mehta added.

- IANS

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Priya S
It's a mixed bag. The quarterly decline shows there might be some headwinds, maybe due to the global situation the CEO mentioned. But improving EBITDA margins to over 30% is a very strong operational sign. Crisil is a solid company, this seems like a minor blip.
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Rohit P
Share price up 6% tells you everything. The street is looking at the stellar yearly performance, not a small sequential drop. In this volatile market, a company showing 30% revenue growth and paying a dividend is gold. Bullish on CRISIL.
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Michael C
As an investor, I appreciate the transparency. A slight QoQ dip is honest reporting. Many companies would try to hide it behind the strong YoY numbers. The fact that they're acknowledging geopolitical complexity adds credibility to their risk analysis business.
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Shreya B
Respectfully, I think we should be cautious. A sequential decline, however small, needs to be watched. What if it's the start of a trend? The CEO's comment on "geopolitical issues" is a standard line. I'd like more clarity on what specifically caused the Q4 slowdown.
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Karthik V
The numbers are actually quite strong for the full year. In the Indian context, where many sectors are struggling, a rating agency showing such growth is impressive. It reflects confidence in the financial markets. The dividend announcement is the cherry on top! 🎯

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