Overview
- ITC's Q4 FY25 consolidated profit soared to Rs 19,727 crore, a 285% year-on-year increase, largely due to an exceptional Rs 15,163 crore gain from the demerger and sale of its hotels business.
- Excluding the one-time gain, standalone profit from continued operations rose marginally by 0.8% to Rs 4,874 crore, reflecting challenges in core operations.
- The company reported a 9.78% year-on-year growth in revenue to Rs 20,376 crore, driven by steady performance in its cigarette segment, which saw a 6% revenue rise.
- ITC's board recommended a final dividend of Rs 7.85 per share, bringing the total FY25 payout to Rs 14.35 per share, underscoring its commitment to shareholder returns.
- Shares of ITC rose nearly 2% following the results, as analysts highlighted mixed operational performance and ongoing margin pressures in FMCG and paper divisions.