The Maharatna company in the defense sector, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), will announce its Q1 results for the financial year 2025-26 on August 12, 2025. The company's shares have yielded a return of over 311% in the last three years. Investors are keenly watching the performance of this quarter, especially after a decline in Q4.
New Delhi: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), a leading public sector defense company, is scheduled to declare its first quarter results for FY26 on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. A drop in the company's profit and revenue in Q4 FY25 has shifted investor focus to the upcoming Q1 performance. Listed on the BSE 100, this Maharatna company has a market cap exceeding ₹2.96 lakh crore. Notably, HAL has delivered returns of over 311% in the past three years, making it one of the most attractive companies in the defense sector.
Company History and Establishment
HAL was originally established as "Hindustan Aircraft" on December 23, 1940, in Bangalore by Shri Walchand Hirachand in collaboration with the then Government of Mysore. Its objective was to provide India with indigenous aircraft manufacturing capabilities. The company later came under the control of the central government in 1945 and has been operating under the Ministry of Defence since 1951.
Q4 FY25 Performance
The company's performance in the fourth quarter of FY25 saw a slight dip. Net profit fell by 7.7% to ₹3,977 crore, compared to ₹4,309 crore in the same quarter last year. During the same period, HAL's operational revenue decreased from ₹14,769 crore to ₹13,700 crore, a decline of 7.2%.
Significant Surge in Q3
However, the company demonstrated a b performance in the third quarter (Q3 FY25). Profit After Tax (PAT) stood at ₹1,440 crore, marking a 176% increase compared to the previous year. Revenue also saw a growth of 97%, reflecting the company's order delivery capabilities.
Annual Growth in FY25
Looking at the entire financial year 2025, HAL's net profit grew by 10% to ₹8,364 crore, compared to ₹7,621 crore in the previous year. The company's annual operational revenue was ₹30,981 crore, a modest 2% increase from ₹30,381 crore in the previous fiscal year, indicating stable growth.
Stock Market Performance
HAL's shares closed at ₹4,439.85 on the BSE on August 8, 2025, down 2.44% from the previous closing price of ₹4,550.95. The company's shares have recorded a decline of approximately 11.23% in the last month. Despite this, the stock has proven to be a multibagger for long-term investors.
According to BSE Analytics, the company's shares have:
- Given a marginal return of 0.46% in the last 6 months
- Recorded a b surge of 135.27% in 2 years
- While this figure reached 311.25% in 3 years
Large Order Book - Strong Future
HAL's order book currently exceeds ₹1.2 lakh crore. This includes indigenous fighter aircraft Tejas Mk1A, Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) 'Prachand', and other defense equipment. With the Indian government promoting indigenous defense production under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, HAL is continuously receiving new orders.
