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J K Cements Profit Drops 14% Despite Sales Surge
18 Jul
Summary
- Net profit declined by 14.47% to Rs 277.47 crore in June 2026 quarter.
- Sales surged by 20.26% to Rs 4031.72 crore in the same period.
- Operating profit margin decreased from 20.51% to 16.07%.

J K Cements experienced a notable drop in net profit during the quarter ending June 2026. Net profit decreased by 14.47%, totaling Rs 277.47 crore, a decline from Rs 324.42 crore reported in the same period last year.
Concurrently, the company's sales performance showed robust growth. Revenue increased by 20.26%, reaching Rs 4031.72 crore for the quarter ending June 2026, up from Rs 3352.53 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. This substantial sales increase did not translate into higher profits.
The financial figures also indicate a contraction in profitability margins. The operating profit margin (OPM) fell to 16.07% in the June 2026 quarter, compared to 20.51% in the June 2025 quarter. Both PBDT and PBT also saw declines.