Synopsis:
A small-cap company’s shares rose over 15 percent in today’s trading session after announcing Q2 results.
A small-cap company that manufactures Alcohol and Marine products, is in the spotlight today after posting Q2FY26 results. Read the article below for detailed insights into its performance.
With a market capitalization of Rs. 1,383.33 crore, the shares of IFB Agro Industries Limited were trading at Rs. 1,476, up by 11.46 percent from its previous closing price of Rs. 1,324.20. In today’s trading session it has touched an intraday high of Rs. 1,529.60, implying an upside of 15.51 percent from previous close price.
Q2FY26 Results
IFB Agro Industries Limited reported Rs. 402 crore in revenue for the second quarter of FY26, a 50.56 percent increase over the Rs. 267 crore for the same period in FY25. It increased by 37.20 percent as compared to Rs. 293 crore in Q1 FY26. The company’s EBITDA for Q2 FY26 stood at Rs. 37 crore, up by 68.18 percent from Rs. 22 crore in Q1 FY26, and rose by 640 percent from Rs. 5 crore in Q2 FY25.
The consolidated net profit for the second quarter of FY26 was Rs. 23 crore, which was 35.29 percent higher than the Rs. 17 crore reported in the previous quarter and increased by 1,050 percent from Rs. 2 crore in Q2 FY25. Profit growth was also reflected in earnings per share (EPS), which increased to approximately Rs. 24.23 in Q2 FY26 from Rs. 18.34 in Q1 FY26 and Rs. 2.23 in Q2 FY25.
Out of the total gross revenue of ₹532.88 crore (including excise duty), the majority came from the Spirit, Spirituous Beverages, and Allied Products segment, contributing ₹309.55 crore, while the Marine segment accounted for ₹224.01 crore. The total revenue also includes inter-segment sales of ₹0.68 crore.
About the company
IFB Agro Industries Limited, established in 1982 and based in Kolkata, engages in manufacturing alcoholic beverages, processed marine foods, and aquaculture products. It operates distilleries, bottling plants, and aquashops, producing alcohol, animal feed, and seafood products. The company exports globally across Europe, Asia, North America, and the Middle East.
A return on equity (ROE) of about 3.82 percent, a return on capital employed (ROCE) of about 6.24 percent and debt to equity ratio at 0.01 demonstrate the company’s financial position. At the moment, the company’s P/E ratio is 26.5x which is lower as compared to its industry P/E 33.7x.
Shareholding Pattern
As of September 2025, the company’s shareholding pattern shows that promoters hold 65 percent of the total equity, indicating strong promoter ownership. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) hold 0.71 percent, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) own 1.12 percent. The public shareholding stands at 33.17 percent, reflecting a healthy level of retail participation in the company.
Written By Akshay Sanghavi
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