Synopsis:
Premier Explosives posted Q1FY26 revenue growth of 71% YoY and profit up 114%, driven by a robust defence order book ensuring sustained momentum.
Renowned for manufacturing high-energy materials and explosives for industries like defence, mining, and space, this company has delivered a remarkable quarter. This article takes a closer look at the extraordinary growth and the factors driving these record results
Premier Explosives Limited’s stock, with a market capitalisation of Rs. 2,627 crores, rose to Rs. 492, hitting a high of up to 15.3 percent from its previous closing price of Rs. 426.95. Furthermore, the stock over the past year has given a negative return of 12.6 percent.
Order Book
The order book value has steadily increased from Rs. 389 crore in March 2022 to Rs. 988.5 crore by June 2025, which is about 2.4 times the company’s expected revenue for FY25. This consistent rise shows that the company has been securing more business every year and has a robust pipeline of future work.
The segmental split chart shows how these orders are divided among the company’s key areas. Most of the order book 87% comes from the Defence segment, showing the company’s main focus. Explosives account for 7% and services contribute 6%. Additionally, Premier Explosives Limited is the only qualified Indian company for countermeasures and also exports fully assembled rocket motors, adding to its uniqueness in the market.
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Q1 Financial Update
In Q1FY26, revenue soared to Rs. 142 crore, marking a robust YoY growth of 71% compared to Rs. 83 crore in Q1FY25. On a sequential basis, revenue surged 92% over the preceding quarter (Q4FY25: Rs. 74 crore). Profit also showed strong momentum, reaching Rs. 15 crore in Q1FY26, up 114% YoY from Rs. 7 crore a year ago and sharply higher by 275% QoQ from Rs. 4 crore in Q4FY25.
Over the last three years, the company has delivered a 28% CAGR in sales and a stellar 72% CAGR in profit. The consistent performance is reflected in a steady 3-year ROE CAGR of 10%. Both quarterly and annual growth rates underline the company’s accelerated expansion and improving profitability.
Written By Fazal Ul Vahab C H
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