ITC Q4 Results 2025: ITC Q4 Results 2025 have made headlines with a spectacular 281% jump in consolidated net profit to ₹19,807 crore, powered by an exceptional gain from the demerger of its hotel business. Adjusted for this one-off gain, the net profit stands at ₹4,662 crore, lower than last year’s ₹5,190 crore. Still, the company beat revenue estimates, declared its highest dividend in five years, and gave investors several reasons to cheer.
Demerger Drives Record Profit Surge and Strategic Shift
The sharp spike in ITC’s Q4 net profit is largely due to an exceptional gain of ₹15,179 crore. This stems from the successful demerger of its hotel vertical, ITC Hotels Limited, now listed on NSE and BSE. The move, part of ITC’s broader strategic focus on core growth segments, unlocked value and strengthened the parent company’s investment base.
Even with the exceptional item removed, ITC posted a robust performance with revenue from operations touching ₹20,376 crore—a 10% YoY increase from ₹18,561 crore. This beat most analysts’ expectations and reflects solid operational momentum.
Segment-Wise Revenue: FMCG & Agri Lead the Growth
ITC’s diversified segments showcased mixed performances, but the FMCG division continued to dominate. The core FMCG segment—including cigarettes—contributed ₹14,732 crore in revenue, up from ₹13,996 crore last year.
- Cigarette revenue rose to ₹9,229 crore, up from ₹8,689 crore.
- FMCG-Others grew modestly to ₹5,503 crore versus ₹5,308 crore in Q4 FY24.
- Agri business surged to ₹3,695 crore from ₹3,136 crore, driven by improved exports.
- Paperboards & Packaging also rose slightly to ₹2,189 crore, up from ₹2,073 crore.
This broad-based performance indicates ITC’s growing resilience beyond tobacco, with diversification paying off steadily.
Operating Metrics: Revenue Beats, Margin Miss
Despite beating revenue estimates, operating margins came under pressure. EBITDA came in at ₹6,836 crore, up 3.7% year-on-year, but EBITDA margin dropped to 33.5% from 35.8%. On a standalone basis, the margin fell even more, to 32.4%, missing CNBC-TV18’s poll expectation of 36.3%.
Standalone EBITDA was ₹5,986 crore, slightly below the forecast of ₹6,100 crore. However, with revenues at ₹18,494 crore (versus ₹16,820 crore expected), ITC’s topline growth remains healthy.
Such mixed margins hint at inflationary pressures or transition costs post-demerger, but revenue strength offers long-term optimism.
Highest in Five Years:₹7.85 Dividend Announced
Alongside the quarterly results, ITC announced a ₹7.85 per share dividend, the highest in the last five years. This generous payout reflects management’s confidence and consistent cash flow strength.
Investors who held onto their shares through the demerger process have been rewarded handsomely, and the dividend is a clear signal of strong fundamentals.
With ITC Hotels now listed separately, shareholders also hold additional value in a growing hospitality business.
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Final Thoughts: What It Means for Investors
The ITC Q4 Results 2025 offer a compelling mix of strategic clarity, solid revenue growth, and shareholder value creation. While margins softened, the exceptional profit, coupled with a landmark dividend, makes this a milestone quarter.
Retail and long-term investors may see this as a validation of ITC’s long-term diversification strategy. Going forward, market watchers will keep a close eye on how ITC leverages its FMCG and agri strengths post-demerger.
For traders, the stock may show volatility in the near term due to revaluation post-exceptional gain, but underlying fundamentals remain strong.
ITC Q4 Results 2025: Quick Summary
- Consolidated Net Profit: ₹19,807 crore (up 281%)
- Exceptional Gain: ₹15,179 crore from Hotels demerger
- Adjusted Profit: ₹4,662 crore
- Revenue from Operations: ₹20,376 crore (up 10%)
- Dividend: ₹7.85/share (Highest in 5 years)
- Key Growth Areas: FMCG, Cigarettes, Agri
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