Mumbai, April 25
Maruti Suzuki India on Friday reported a 4.29 per cent drop in its net profit at Rs 3,711.1 crore for the fourth quarter of last fiscal (Q4 FY25), compared to Rs 3,877.8 crore in the same period in the previous fiscal.
According to its stock exchange filings, the company's total expenses rose 8.55 per cent YoY to Rs 37,585.5 crore in the March 2025 quarter.
However, the company's revenue from operations rose by 5.86 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 38,848.8 crore, up from Rs 36,697.5 crore a year ago.
The automaker also registered a slight growth in overall income, which stood at Rs 40,674 crore during the quarter, compared to Rs 38,235 crore in the year-ago period.
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) came in at Rs 4,264.5 crore. The EBITDA margin stood at 10.5 per cent, the company said its filings.
Even as profits dipped, the company's board has recommended a record final dividend of Rs 135 per share for FY25, the highest-ever announced by the company.
This is subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). The record date for the dividend is August 1, and the payment will be made on September 3.
"The dividend on equity shares for the year ended March 31, if declared at the ensuing Annual General Meeting, will be paid to the Members as at the close of business hours on Friday, August 1, (Record Date). The date of payment of dividend is September 3," the company said in its filings.
This marks the 19th time Maruti Suzuki India has declared a dividend. In previous years, the company had announced dividends of Rs 125 per share in August 2024, Rs 90 per share in August 2023, and Rs 60 per share in August 2022.
Around 2:40 pm, the shares of the company were trading at Rs 11,642, down by Rs 252 or 2.12 per cent on Friday on the National Stock Exchange (NSE).
— IANS
Reader Comments
That dividend is impressive despite the profit dip! Shows confidence in long-term stability. Maruti has always been shareholder-friendly ðŸ‘
The rising expenses are concerning though. Hope they can control costs better next quarter. Still, Rs 135 dividend is a pleasant surprise!
Been holding Maruti shares for 5 years and their consistent dividends never disappoint. This year's payout makes the wait worthwhile 💰
The 10.5% EBITDA margin seems low compared to industry standards. They need to work on profitability even if revenues are growing.
Interesting how the stock dipped after results. Market expected better numbers I guess? But long-term investors shouldn't worry - Maruti is solid.
From Rs 60 to Rs 135 dividend in just 3 years! That's some growth. Makes me wish I'd bought more shares back in 2022 😅
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