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HDFC AMC Q4 Profit Dips 19% Sequentially, Declares Rs 54 Dividend

HDFC Asset Management Company reported a 19% sequential decline in its consolidated net profit for the March quarter, which stood at Rs 622.66 crore. On a yearly basis, the profit saw a modest 2.5% dip, though consolidated revenue for the quarter grew nearly 17% year-on-year. For the full financial year 2025-26, the company posted a strong performance with a 16.2% rise in consolidated profit and a 17.8% increase in revenue. The company's board has recommended a final dividend of Rs 54 per equity share for the fiscal year.

Key Points: HDFC AMC Q4 Profit Falls 19%, Declares Dividend

  • Q4 profit down 19% sequentially
  • Declares Rs 54 final dividend
  • Full-year profit up 16.2%
  • Revenue up 17.8% for FY26
  • Shares trade marginally lower
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HDFC AMC Q4 profit slips 19 pc sequentially; declares Rs 54 dividend

HDFC AMC reports a 19% sequential drop in Q4 profit but declares a final dividend of Rs 54 per share. Full-year profit rises 16.2%.

"Consolidated profit rose 16.2 per cent to Rs 2,858.06 crore from Rs 2,460.19 crore in FY25 - Regulatory Filing"

Mumbai, April 16

HDFC Asset Management Company on Thursday reported a 19 per cent quarter-on-quarter decline in its consolidated profit for the March quarter, with earnings coming in at Rs 622.66 crore.

The asset management firm posted a Rs 769.42 crore net profit in the December quarter (Q3 FY26), according to its stock exchange filing.

However, on yearly basis, the profit dropped 2.5 per cent compared to Rs 638.46 crore in the same period previous financial year (Q4 FY25).

The company's consolidated revenue from operations rose nearly 17 per cent year-on-year to Rs 1,051.51 crore in the March quarter, up from Rs 901.36 crore in Q4 FY25.

However, on a quarter-on-quarter basis, revenue slipped 2.2 per cent from Rs 1,075.10 crore, as per its regulatory filing.

On the standalone front, profit after tax stood at Rs 623.29 crore in Q4 FY26 -- marking a 2.4 per cent decline year-on-year and a 19 per cent drop sequentially.

Standalone revenue from operations rose modestly by 1.6 per cent year-on-year to Rs 1,050.48 crore but declined 2.2 per cent compared to the previous quarter.

Despite the quarterly dip, HDFC AMC posted a strong performance for the full financial year 2025-26.

Consolidated profit rose 16.2 per cent to Rs 2,858.06 crore from Rs 2,460.19 crore in FY25, while revenue from operations increased 17.8 per cent to Rs 4,122.16 crore.

The company's operating profit before working capital changes also improved significantly, rising to Rs 3,369.80 crore during the year from Rs 2,824.42 crore in the previous financial year.

Alongside its results, the company announced a final dividend of Rs 54 per equity share of face value Rs 5 each for FY26, subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming annual general meeting.

The shares of the company were trading at Rs 2,651.8, down by Rs 11.9 or 0.45 per cent. In last five days, the shares were up by Rs 100 or 3.92 per cent.

- IANS

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Priyanka N
As a small investor with SIPs in HDFC funds, this news is mixed. Profit drop is not great, but the dividend is a nice bonus. Hope the AMC uses its strong yearly profit to improve fund performance further. The mutual fund industry is getting very competitive.
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Aman W
Quarterly numbers can be volatile. Look at the full year! Consolidated profit up 16%, revenue up 18% - that's solid growth in any market. The dividend declaration shows shareholder-friendly policy. Short-term traders might panic, but for investors, the fundamentals look intact. 👍
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Sarah B
Interesting to see revenue up yearly but down sequentially. Might be due to seasonality or market conditions in Q4. The key metric for an AMC is Assets Under Management (AUM) growth, which isn't highlighted here. Would like to see that data for a complete picture.
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Karthik V
Dividend of Rs 54 per share is massive! That's a yield of over 2% at current price, which is very good for a growth stock. This proves that even blue chips can reward shareholders handsomely. Bhai, this is why we invest in quality management. 💰
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Nikhil C
A respectful criticism: The headline focuses on the 19% sequential drop, which feels a bit sensational. The more balanced story is the strong full-year performance and the generous dividend. Media should present a complete narrative, not just the negative quarter-on-quarter change.

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