Synopsis: The engineering company’s share gained attention after announcing a 1:2 stock split, dividend payout, and reporting Q1 FY27 results with Rs 300 crore revenue.
The share of this company, which is a leading Indian engineering company specializing in air compressors, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, and process gas systems, came in focus after corporate action and Q1 results
With a market capitalization of Rs 10,280 crore, Kirloskar Pneumatic Company Ltd’s share on Wednesday made a day high of Rs 1,637.05 per share, up by 1.2 percent from its previous close price of Rs 1,616.25 per share. The share of this company has given 20 percent over the last year.
Corporate Action Details
Stock Split: The company has announced a stock split in the ratio of 1:2, where each existing equity share with a face value of Rs 2 will be divided into 2 equity shares of Rs 1 each. The split will increase the total number of shares held by shareholders, while the overall value of their investment will remain unchanged.
For example, if a shareholder holds 100 shares of the company before the split, each share of Rs 2 face value will be converted into 2 shares of Rs 1 face value. Therefore, the shareholder will hold 200 shares after the split. However, the total market value of the investment will remain the same, as the share price will also adjust according to the new share structure.
Dividend: The company approved a final dividend of Rs 8.50 per share for FY26 at its 51st Annual General Meeting held on July 21, 2026. The company had already paid an interim dividend of Rs 3.50 per share during the year. With this, the total dividend payout for FY26 stands at Rs 12 per share.
The final dividend has been approved and is now pending payment to eligible shareholders. Shareholders who were eligible as per the record date will receive the dividend amount directly in their registered bank accounts within the prescribed timeline.
Result Overview
QoQ View: On a QoQ basis, sales decreased by 57.5 percent to Rs 300 crore in Q1 FY27 from Rs 706 crore in Q4 FY26, and EBITD decreased by 75 percent to Rs 46.5 crore in Q1 FY27 from Rs 186 crore in Q4 FY26. Accompanied by a net profit decrease of 76.3 percent to Rs 34.1 crore in Q1 FY27 from Rs 144 crore in Q4 FY26, resulting in an EPS decrease of 76.3 percent to Rs 5.25 per share in Q1 FY27 from Rs 22.17 per share in Q4 FY26.
YoY View: Sales grew by 10 percent YoY to Rs 300 crore in Q1 FY27 from Rs 272 crore in Q1 FY26, and EBITD grew by 30 percent to Rs 46.5 crore in Q1 FY27 from Rs 35.8 crore in Q1 FY26. Accompanied by a net profit growth of 21 percent to Rs 34.1 crore in Q1 FY27 from Rs 28.1 crore in Q1 FY26, resulting in an EPS growth of 21 percent to Rs 5.25 per share in Q1 FY27 from Rs 4.33 per share in Q1 FY26.
Q1 FY27 Key Highlights
Operating performance improved: The company reported a strong improvement in operating performance during Q1 FY27, with EBITDA rising 23 percent YoY to Rs 54 crore. The EBITDA margin also improved to 17.5 percent from 15.7 percent in Q1 FY26, supported by better operational efficiency.
Healthy order book: The company maintained a healthy order book of Rs 1,853 crore as of July 1, 2026, providing strong revenue visibility for the upcoming quarters and supporting future growth.
Margin expansion continued: Profitability also improved during the quarter, with the PBT margin increasing to 14.9 percent from 13.2 percent, while the PAT margin rose to 11 percent from 10 percent in Q1 FY26.
New product launches: On the product front, the company expanded its portfolio by launching the A-800 centrifugal compressor under the Tezcatlipoca range and introducing Tonalli, a compact biogas solution for industrial and commercial waste-to-energy applications.
About the Company
Kirloskar Pneumatic Company Ltd, incorporated in 1958, is part of the Pune-based Kirloskar group. The Co. is engaged in the business of Compression & Transmission segments. It also undertakes O&M services for Compression Packages and has also entered logistic services by operating RoadRailer trains for end-to-end transportation of goods.
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