Alkali Metals Mixes Dividend, Turnaround And Board Shake-Up In FY26

Nikunj Parikh - Mumbai Bureau May 26, 2026 1,100 Views

Alkali Metals Limited has proposed a 1 rupee per share dividend for FY26, capping a year that saw the chemicals maker swing back to profit, stabilise cash flows and fine-tune its leadership bench. A stronger Q4, better cost control and export traction underpinned the recovery after last year’s loss.

Dividend Call And Governance Moves

The board has recommended a final dividend of 1 rupee per equity share of face value 10 rupees each (10 percent), subject to shareholder nod at the AGM. Alongside the FY26 results, directors approved the appointment of Y V Prashanth as executive director from 1 June 2026 and the reappointment of managing director Y S R Venkata Rao from May 2027.

Q4 And FY26 Financial Performance

In Q4 FY26, Alkali Metals reported revenue from operations of 2,873.29 lakh rupees and total income of 2,901.34 lakh rupees, delivering profit before tax of 530.16 lakh rupees and net profit of 401.53 lakh rupees. For FY26, revenue from operations rose to 9,302.90 lakh rupees, while profit after tax recovered to 55.65 lakh rupees from a 579.98 lakh rupees loss in FY25, with EPS improving to 0.55 rupees.

Exports, Balance Sheet And Audit View

Exports contributed 4,568.51 lakh rupees of FY26 revenue versus 4,734.39 lakh rupees from the domestic market, underscoring a balanced geographic mix. Total assets stood at 9,554.92 lakh rupees with equity of 4,468.92 lakh rupees, and statutory auditors JVSL & Associates issued an unmodified opinion on the FY26 audited financial statements.

Key result highlights

Q4 FY26 total income: 2,901.34 lakh rupees; PAT: 401.53 lakh rupees
FY26 revenue from operations: 9,302.90 lakh rupees; PAT: 55.65 lakh rupees
Proposed FY26 dividend: 1 rupee per share (10 percent payout)
Exports FY26: 4,568.51 lakh rupees; domestic revenue: 4,734.39 lakh rupees
Equity: 4,468.92 lakh rupees; total assets: 9,554.92 lakh rupees; EPS: 0.55 rupees