BPCL Q4 Results 2025: Net Profit Falls 24% YoY, Dividend of ₹5 Per Share Announced

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BPCL Q4 Results 2025: Net Profit Falls 24% YoY, Dividend of ₹5 Per Share Announced

State-run oil major Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) reported a 24% year-on-year (YoY) decline in standalone net profit to ₹3,214 crore for the quarter ending March 2025.
The company’s operational performance weakened notably, impacted by softer refining margins and a slight decline in revenues.

BPCL’s revenue from operations for Q4 FY2025 stood at ₹1,26,865 crore, marking a 4% YoY drop from ₹1,32,057 crore posted in the corresponding period last year.

Operational Metrics and Margins

EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortisation) declined 15.5% YoY to ₹7,765 crore during the quarter.
Operating margins also compressed, with the EBITDA margin falling by 80 basis points to 6.12%, down from 6.96% in the same quarter of the previous year.

BPCL’s performance reflects a broader trend of declining profitability in the oil marketing sector, amid volatile crude prices and government-imposed duties impacting margins.

Dividend Declaration

In a positive takeaway for investors, BPCL’s board recommended a final dividend of ₹5 per share for FY2025, reaffirming its commitment to shareholder returns despite the earnings pressure.

Full-Year FY2025 Performance

For the entire financial year, BPCL reported:

• Net Profit: ₹13,275 crore, a significant 50% decline compared to ₹26,674 crore in FY2024.
• Average Gross Refining Margin (GRM): $6.82 per barrel for FY2025, sharply lower than $14.14 per barrel in FY2024 (pre-special additional duties).

The fall in GRM was primarily due to increased taxation through special excise duties and cess applied since mid-2022, impacting refining profitability.

Share Price Movement

Ahead of the earnings announcement, BPCL shares closed 0.52% higher at ₹311.60 on the BSE.
However, the stock declined 4.75% during Q4 FY2025, reflecting broader market concerns around sectoral pressures.

What Lies Ahead

BPCL’s performance highlights the challenges facing Indian oil marketing companies in a volatile geopolitical and regulatory environment.
Going forward, stabilization in crude prices, rationalization of duties, and efficiency improvements will be crucial for restoring margins and sustaining earnings growth.

Investors are advised to watch out for developments around the planned privatization of BPCL, which could be a major catalyst for its valuation in the medium term.

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