Investors are keeping a close eye on Hindustan Zinc, a part of the Vedanta Group. The company recently reported impressive quarterly results for FY2026.
It performed strongly across all key areas — profit, revenue, and EBITDA. Despite these solid numbers, the stock did not react positively and was trading about 1% lower at the time of writing.
₹11 Per Share Dividend for Investors
The company has announced its first interim dividend for FY2026-27. Shareholders will receive ₹11 per share, based on a face value of ₹2.
In total, the company plans to distribute around ₹4,648 crore to its investors. This comes as a positive update for those holding the stock.
Record Date You Should Know
Hindustan Zinc has fixed April 30, 2026 as the record date for the dividend.
This means only investors whose names appear in the company’s records on that date will be eligible to receive the payout. The dividend will be credited within the timeline set by regulations.
Strong Growth in Q4 Results
The company delivered impressive growth in the fourth quarter of FY2026.
Net profit jumped by 67.59% to ₹5,033 crore, compared to ₹3,003 crore in the same period last year. Revenue also saw a strong rise of 49.04%, reaching ₹13,544 crore.
EBITDA increased by 61% to ₹7,747 crore, while the EBITDA margin improved to 57%, up from 53% last year. These numbers reflect strong operational performance.
Shareholding Pattern Explained
As of March 2026, promoters held a 60.7% stake in the company.
Foreign investors owned 2.4%, while domestic institutional investors held 32.8%. The remaining 4.1% stake was held by public shareholders.
