Delta Corp Q4 profit crashes 90% as sales fall and margins shrink

Delta Corp reported a sharp decline in earnings for the fourth quarter, with net profit falling 90% year-on-year amid lower revenue and margin contraction.

Net profit stood at ₹16.45 crore, compared with ₹164.5 crore in the corresponding period last year, reflecting a steep drop in profitability during the quarter.

Revenue also declined 11.7% year-on-year to ₹161.3 crore, down from ₹182.7 crore a year ago, indicating weaker topline performance.

Operating performance remained under pressure, with EBITDA falling 34.8% to ₹27.7 crore from ₹42.5 crore in the year-ago period. The decline in earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation was accompanied by a contraction in margins.

EBITDA margin came in at 17.2%, compared with 23.3% in the corresponding quarter last year, highlighting a significant deterioration in operating efficiency.

The combined impact of lower revenue and shrinking margins weighed on overall profitability, leading to a sharp fall in net profit for the quarter.

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The performance reflects broad-based pressure across key financial metrics, with both topline and operating earnings declining on a year-on-year basis.

Shares of Delta Corp closed at ₹68.00 on the NSE, up 10.25%.