Archean Chemical Industries Reports Q1 FY27 Results: Consolidated Revenue Surges to ₹32,719.81 Lakhs, Net Profit Reaches ₹3,035.44 Lakhs

Leading specialty marine chemical manufacturer Archean Chemical Industries Limited announced its unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026 (Q1 FY27). The company posted healthy top-line expansion, with consolidated operations revenue climbing 11.92% year-on-year and 8.73% sequentially.

Consolidated Operational & Financial Highlights

Archean Chemical recorded Revenue from Operations of ₹32,719.81 lakhs for Q1 FY27, compared to ₹29,235.91 lakhs in Q1 FY26 and ₹30,094.34 lakhs in Q4 FY26. Other income for the quarter stood at ₹560.71 lakhs (vs. ₹822.97 lakhs in Q1 FY26 and ₹538.78 lakhs in Q4 FY26), taking Total Income to ₹33,280.52 lakhs, representing a 10.72% YoY increase over ₹30,058.88 lakhs.

The company's Consolidated Net Profit After Tax (PAT) came in at ₹3,035.44 lakhs for Q1 FY27, surging 148.24% sequentially compared to ₹1,222.80 lakhs in Q4 FY26. On a year-on-year basis, net profit adjusted from ₹4,014.30 lakhs in Q1 FY26. Profit attributable to owners of the parent stood at ₹3,067.68 lakhs, while non-controlling interests accounted for a loss of ₹(32.24) lakhs.

Total Comprehensive Income for the period reached ₹3,026.55 lakhs, after factoring in an Other Comprehensive Loss (net of tax) of ₹(8.89) lakhs, which comprised remeasurements of defined benefit obligations.

Standalone Performance Overview

On a standalone basis, Archean Chemical displayed strong operational execution and profitability metrics:

Total Income from Operations: Reached ₹33,207.47 lakhs in Q1 FY27, up 13.94% YoY from ₹29,145.23 lakhs in Q1 FY26 and up 8.98% sequentially from ₹30,470.59 lakhs in Q4 FY26.

Profit Before Tax (PBT): Stood at ₹5,531.46 lakhs, growing 32.00% sequentially from ₹4,190.39 lakhs in Q4 FY26 (vs. ₹7,151.29 lakhs in Q1 FY26).

Net Profit After Tax (PAT): Reached ₹4,052.77 lakhs, representing a 36.17% sequential growth over ₹2,976.16 lakhs in Q4 FY26 (vs. ₹5,184.85 lakhs in Q1 FY26).

Total Comprehensive Income: Measured at ₹4,043.88 lakhs for the quarter (vs. ₹2,974.61 lakhs in Q4 FY26).

Expense Breakdown & Margin Analysis

Total consolidated expenses for Q1 FY27 stood at ₹28,858.59 lakhs, compared to ₹24,258.34 lakhs in Q1 FY26 and ₹29,047.58 lakhs in Q4 FY26. Major cost components included:

Cost of Materials Consumed: ₹3,850.03 lakhs (vs. ₹3,406.10 lakhs in Q1 FY26 and ₹2,552.49 lakhs in Q4 FY26).

Changes in Inventories: ₹(790.18) lakhs (vs. ₹(2,478.82) lakhs in Q1 FY26).

Employee Benefits Expense: ₹1,930.31 lakhs (vs. ₹1,873.00 lakhs in Q1 FY26 and ₹2,130.14 lakhs in Q4 FY26).

Finance Costs: Stood at ₹545.19 lakhs, reducing significantly from ₹1,042.65 lakhs in Q4 FY26 (vs. ₹537.97 lakhs in Q1 FY26).

Depreciation & Amortisation Expenses: Recorded at ₹2,319.97 lakhs (vs. ₹2,293.73 lakhs in Q1 FY26).

Other Expenses: Totaled ₹21,003.27 lakhs (vs. ₹16,973.92 lakhs in Q1 FY26 and ₹19,667.21 lakhs in Q4 FY26).

Consolidated Profit Before Tax (PBT) reached ₹4,421.93 lakhs, surging 178.89% sequentially over ₹1,585.54 lakhs in Q4 FY26 (vs. ₹5,800.54 lakhs in Q1 FY26). Total tax expenses amounted to ₹1,386.49 lakhs, comprising current tax of ₹1,706.63 lakhs, tax adjustment for earlier years of ₹(31.33) lakhs, and deferred tax credit of ₹(320.14) lakhs.

Earnings Per Share & Balance Sheet Snapshot

Consolidated Earnings Per Share (EPS): Basic and Diluted EPS for Q1 FY27 stood at ₹2.48 per share (face value of ₹2.00 each, not annualised), up sharply from ₹1.13 (Basic) / ₹1.12 (Diluted) in Q4 FY26 (vs. ₹3.25 in Q1 FY26).

Standalone Earnings Per Share (EPS): Basic and Diluted EPS reached ₹3.28 per share, up from ₹2.41 in Q4 FY26 (vs. ₹4.20 in Q1 FY26).

Paid-Up Equity Share Capital: Remained stable at ₹2,469.16 lakhs (consisting of shares with face value ₹2.00 each).

Reserves & Surplus: Consolidated reserves (excluding revaluation reserves) stood at ₹1,90,969.81 lakhs, while standalone reserves were recorded at ₹1,97,334.08 lakhs as of March 31, 2026.

Shares of Archean Chemical Industries Limited was last trading in BSE at Rs. 561.70 as compared to the previous close of Rs. 565.05. The total number of shares traded during the day was 4083 in over 262 trades.

The stock hit an intraday high of Rs. 569.00 and intraday low of 553.95. The net turnover during the day was Rs. 2293383.00.

Source : Equity Bulls

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