Synopsis:
Larsen & Toubro Ltd surged 4.79 percent after announcing its Q1 FY26 results.

The shares of this large-cap company, which is involved in hydrocarbons, power, infrastructure, and other sectors, rose by 4 percent following the announcement of its Q1 business results.

Larsen & Toubro Ltd  is a large-cap company with a market capitalization of Rs.4,80,771 crores. It opened at Rs.3,617.05 per equity share from its previous day’s closing price Rs.3,495.10 and made an intraday high of Rs.3,663.50 (4.79 percent) per equity share.

Quarterly Update

In Q1 FY26, Larsen & Toubro Ltd  reported revenues of Rs.63,678.92 crores, from Rs.74,392.28 crore in Q4 FY25. The company also posted a profit after tax for the owners Rs.3617.19 crores in Q1 FY26,compared to Rs.5497.26 In Q4 FY25.

Year-on-year, the company’s revenue from operations rose by 15.5 percent, increasing from Rs.55,119.2 crores in Q1 FY25 to Rs.63,678.92 crores in Q1 FY26. In terms of profitability, the company reported a net profit of Rs.3,440.11 crores in Q1 FY25, which further improved to Rs.4,325.57 crores in Q1 FY26. This reflects a positive growth of Rs.885.46 crores (25.73 percent) in profit compared to the same period last year.

Order Inflow

In Q1 FY26, Larsen & Toubro reported a strong order inflow of Rs.94500 crores, reflecting continued demand across its key business areas. Of the total orders, the infrastructure segment accounted for the largest share at 44 percent, followed by energy at 33 percent, services at 19 percent, and the remaining from high-tech manufacturing and others. 

Geographically, 48 percent of the orders came from India, while 38 percent were from the Middle East, showing the company’s solid international presence. Additional contributions came from the USA and Europe (12 percent) and the rest of the world (2 percent), highlighting L&T’s diverse and balanced order book

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Revenue Segment

In Q1 FY26, Larsen & Toubro reported a revenue of Rs.63700 crores.Of the total revenue, the infrastructure segment accounted for the largest share at 45 percent, followed by energy at 20 percent, services at 28 percent, and the remaining from high-tech manufacturing and others. 

Geographically, 48 percent of the revenue came from India, while 32 percent were from the Middle East, showing the company’s solid international presence. Additional contributions came from the USA and Europe (17 percent) and the rest of the world (3 percent).

Institutional Views

Global institutional investors have shared their views on Larsen & Toubro following its recent performance. Jefferies has maintained a buy rating on the stock and raised its target price from Rs.3,965 to Rs.4,230, reflecting strong confidence in the company’s growth prospects.

Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs has taken a more cautious approach, maintaining a neutral rating, suggesting that while the outlook is stable, they prefer to wait for more clarity before turning bullish.

About The Company

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) is one of India’s biggest and most respected companies in the field of engineering, construction, and technology. Founded in 1938, L&T is known for building large infrastructure projects like roads, bridges, airports, power plants, and metro systems.

The company also works in areas like defence, energy, and heavy machinery. With operations in India and across the world, L&T has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects on time. It plays an important role in supporting the country’s growth and development.

Written by Sudeep Kumbar

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