Synopsis:
BPCL Q1 FY26 revenue rose 2 percent QoQ to Rs. 1.29 lakh crore; net profit surged 56 percent QoQ, 141 percent YoY to Rs. 6,839 crore, with improved margins and stable debt-to-equity at 0.44.
During Thursday’s trading session, shares of a company involved in refining crude oil and marketing petroleum products are in focus on the stock exchanges, after reporting financial results for Q1 FY26 with a net profit growth of around 56 percent QoQ and 141 percent YoY.
With a market cap of Rs. 1.39 lakh crores, the shares of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited surged to hit an intraday high at Rs. 330.95 on BSE, up by around 2.5 percent, as against its previous closing price of Rs. 322.8. So far in 2025, the stock has delivered positive returns of over 8 percent, but has fallen by around 7 percent in the last month.
What’s the News
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) announced the financial results for Q1 FY26 on Wednesday after market hours, according to the latest regulatory filings on the stock exchanges.
For Q1 FY26, BPCL reported a consolidated revenue from operations of Rs. 1,29,614.7 crores, up by around 2 percent QoQ from Rs. 1,26,916 crores in Q4 FY25 and nearly 1.2 percent YoY from Rs. 1,28,106.4 crores recorded in Q1 FY25.
Net profit for the quarter stood at Rs. 6,839 crores, marking a growth of around 56 percent QoQ from Rs. 4,392 crores in Q4 FY25, and an impressive year-on-year increase of about 141 percent from Rs. 2,841.5 crores in Q1 FY25.
During the same period, the company’s debt-to-equity ratio stood at 0.44, with a current ratio of 0.86. Net profit margin was at 5.28 percent, while the operating margin was reported at 6.32 percent.
BPCL’s total segment revenue reached Rs. 1,29,614.7 crore, with the Downstream Petroleum segment contributing Rs. 1,29,578 crore (99.97 percent) and the Exploration & Production (E&P) of Hydrocarbons business adding Rs. 36.8 crore (0.03 percent)
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited is engaged in the business of refining crude oil and marketing petroleum products. It has refineries in Mumbai, Kochi, and Bina, LPG bottling plants, and Lube blending plants at various locations. The company’s marketing infrastructure includes a vast network of Installations, depots, retail outlets, aviation fueling stations, and LPG distributors.
Written by Shivani Singh
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