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Power Play: JSW Energy’s Q4 Results Generate Buzz with Dividend and Big Fundraising Plans


Updated: May 15, 2025 20:04

Image Source: The Economic Times
JSW Energy Ltd. has posted a healthy set of figures for the fourth quarter of FY25, surpassing profit forecasts, declaring a ₹2 per share dividend, and revealing aggressive growth and fund-raising plans.
 
Q4 FY25 Financials
  • Consolidated net profit increased 16% year-on-year to ₹408 crore, outpacing analyst forecasts of ₹295 crore.
  • Revenues rose 16% to ₹3,189 crore due to increased power generation and capacity expansion.
  • EBITDA expanded by 3% to ₹1,204.5 crore while EBITDA margin reduced from 42.4% previous year to 37.8% as increased finance charges stemming from ongoing capital expenditure and acquisition activity weigh.
  • Operational and Strategic Developments
  • Capacity came in strong for Q4 up by 2.8 GW with additions in new wind of 478 MW and thermal of 2,150 MW capacities.
  • Net power generation increased 24% to 7.9 billion units, with renewable generation rising 32% and long-term PPA generation rising 28% compared with the previous year.
  • JSW Energy acquired KSK Mahanadi Power Ltd. in March for ₹16,084 crore; 1,800 MW of this is presently operational and 95% tied up on long- and medium-term PPAs.
  • The organization surpassed its FY25 operating capacity goal of 10 GW and updated its 2030 goal to 30 GW of generation capacity and 40 GWh of storage.
Dividend Announcement
  • The Board had recommended a final dividend of ₹2 per equity share for FY25, conditional upon approval by the shareholders at the forthcoming AGM.
  • This is JSW Energy's trend of regular dividend payment in recent times.
Fundraising Plans
  • The Board sanctioned raising up to ₹10,000 crore through the issue of eligible securities, such as qualified institutional placement (QIP) or other approved mechanisms, subject to approvals from regulatory bodies.
  • Fundraising will assist with ongoing growth, acquisition, and the ambitious 2030 goals of the company.
Stock Performance and Analyst View
JSW Energy shares closed 2.6% higher at ₹487.3 on the BSE before the results.
 
Although there has been a recent fall (down 18% over the past 12 months), there is still optimism with nine out of sixteen monitors tracking the stock having a 'buy' rating and an average 12-month price target of ₹600.
 
Sources: NDTV Profit, Economic Times, Rediff Money, NDTV Profit, Moneycontrol

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