Coal India (COALINDIA) Q1 26/27 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue from operations rose 8% year-over-year to ₹46,255 crore, with profit after tax up 0.7% to ₹8,850 crore.

• EBITDA margin moderated slightly to 31%, while operating margin improved to 21%.

• The Board declared an interim dividend of ₹5.50 per equity share for FY27, with a record date of July 31, 2026.

• Major investments included a ₹25,000 crore coal gasification project and expansion in solar power capacity.

Financial highlights

• Sale of product increased 7% to ₹45,135 crore; sale of services and other revenues up 34%.

• Total income grew 8% to ₹48,295 crore; expenditure rose 12% to ₹36,816 crore.

• EBITDA reached ₹14,349 crore, up from ₹14,348 crore year-over-year.

• Earnings per share (EPS) for Q1 FY27 was ₹14.36, compared to ₹14.27 in Q1 FY26.

• Other income increased 26% due to higher interest on deposits.

Outlook and guidance

• Commissioning of new solar power plants and the first commercial coal gasification project signal diversification and future growth.

• The company continues to focus on operational efficiency and cost management.