Alkali Metals Ltd. Reports Q1 FY27 Results: Net Loss Narrows YoY to ₹64.42 Lakh

Alkali Metals Limited, a leading manufacturer of specialty chemicals, sodium derivatives, and pharmaceutical intermediates, has reported its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026 (Q1 FY27).

The company posted a net loss of ₹64.42 lakh, narrowing from a net loss of ₹115.30 lakh recorded in the corresponding quarter of the previous year (Q1 FY26), primarily due to tax adjustments in the prior period. Sequentially, performance moderated from a net profit of ₹401.53 lakh (₹4.02 crore) recorded in Q4 FY26.

Key Financial Highlights (Q1 FY27 vs Q1 FY26 & Q4 FY26)

Revenue from Operations: Stood at ₹1,756.52 lakh (₹17.57 crore), representing a 14.8% YoY decline compared to ₹2,061.13 lakh in Q1 FY26. Sequentially, revenue dropped 38.9% from ₹2,873.29 lakh in Q4 FY26.

Total Income: Recorded at ₹1,833.92 lakh, down 11.2% YoY from ₹2,064.99 lakh in Q1 FY26, supported by higher other income of ₹77.40 lakh (up from ₹3.86 lakh in Q1 FY26 and ₹28.05 lakh in Q4 FY26).

Profit / (Loss) Before Tax (PBT): Reported an operational loss before tax of ₹64.42 lakh, compared to a PBT of ₹32.16 lakh in Q1 FY26 and ₹530.16 lakh in Q4 FY26.

Net Profit / (Loss) After Tax (PAT): Net loss stood at ₹64.42 lakh. In Q1 FY26, despite a positive pre-tax profit, the net loss reached ₹115.30 lakh due to tax charges (including MAT credit reversals).

Earnings Per Share (EPS): Basic and Diluted EPS (face value ₹10 per share) improved to -₹0.63, compared to -₹1.13 in Q1 FY26 and ₹3.94 in Q4 FY26.

Expense Analysis

Total expenses for Q1 FY27 decreased by 6.6% YoY to ₹1,898.34 lakh (down from ₹2,032.83 lakh in Q1 FY26 and ₹2,371.18 lakh in Q4 FY26).

Key expenditure breakdown:

Cost of Materials Consumed: Increased to ₹1,391.98 lakh (up from ₹1,097.34 lakh in Q1 FY26).

Changes in Inventories: Worked out to a credit of -₹600.58 lakh (inventory addition/accumulation), compared to -₹124.57 lakh in Q1 FY26.

Employee Benefits Expense: Rose marginally to ₹329.49 lakh, compared to ₹314.68 lakh in Q1 FY26.

Finance Costs: Reduced by 26.1% YoY to ₹37.45 lakh (down from ₹50.71 lakh in Q1 FY26 and ₹40.44 lakh in Q4 FY26).

Power & Fuel: Increased to ₹224.60 lakh, compared to ₹138.61 lakh in Q1 FY26.

Administrative, Marketing & Other Expenses: Stood at ₹256.54 lakh, down from ₹292.44 lakh in Q1 FY26.

Depreciation: Decreased to ₹70.10 lakh from ₹82.34 lakh in Q1 FY26.

R&D Expenditure: Stood at ₹37.78 lakh, compared to ₹32.50 lakh in Q1 FY26.

Capital Structure & Reserves

Paid-up Equity Share Capital: Remained stable at ₹1,018.25 lakh (1,01,82,500 equity shares of face value ₹10 each).

Reserves (excluding Revaluation Reserves): Stood at ₹3,367.30 lakh as of March 31, 2026.

Shares of Alkali Metals Limited was last trading in BSE at Rs. 82.08 as compared to the previous close of Rs. 85.12. The total number of shares traded during the day was 867 in over 19 trades.

The stock hit an intraday high of Rs. 85.12 and intraday low of 81.01. The net turnover during the day was Rs. 71174.00.

Source : Equity Bulls

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