Kirloskar Pneumatic Company Ltd (KPCL), a key player in the air, refrigeration and gas compression segment, announced its audited financial results for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, posting healthy growth across key metrics.
The company’s total income rose to ₹1,786 crore in FY26, up from ₹1,651 crore in FY25. Profit before tax (PBT) increased by 25 per cent to ₹356 crore, compared to ₹284 crore in the previous year, reflecting improved operational efficiency and higher margins. Profit after tax (PAT) stood at ₹258 crore, up from ₹211 crore a year earlier.
Revenue from operations grew 8 per cent year-on-year to ₹1,759 crore, while EBITDA margins improved to 21.7 per cent from 19 per cent in FY25. Earnings per share (EPS) for the year rose to ₹39.80, compared to ₹32.56 in the previous year.
In line with its strong performance, the board has recommended a final dividend of 425 per cent (₹8.50 per share), taking the total dividend for FY26 to 600 per cent on a face value of ₹2 per share. The board has also approved a stock split, proposing the sub-division of equity shares from a face value of ₹2 to Re. 1, subject to shareholder approval.
Order book
KPCL reported a record order inflow exceeding ₹2,000 crore during the year, with its order book standing at ₹1,863 crore as of April 1, 2026, marking a 15 per cent increase from the previous year. The compression business continued to dominate, contributing 93.4 per cent of total revenue.
The company also strengthened its innovation pipeline, filing a record 57 intellectual properties (IPs) during FY26, taking the cumulative total to 128.
Q4 numbers
For the fourth quarter, KPCL delivered particularly strong results. Standalone revenue rose 21 per cent year-on-year to ₹706 crore, while PBT surged 79 per cent to ₹184 crore. PAT increased 78 per cent to ₹144 crore, with EBITDA margins expanding sharply to 27 per cent.
On a consolidated basis, Q4 revenue grew 20 per cent to ₹712 crore, while PAT rose 80 per cent to ₹144 crore, underlining sustained demand and execution strength.
The company’s performance reflects steady growth momentum, supported by a strong order pipeline, margin expansion, and continued focus on innovation.
Commenting on the results, Aman Kirloskar, Managing Director, KPCL, said, “We have delivered another strong year of financial performance, building on the solid foundation established over the past several years. Despite uncertainties in the current environment, we remain confident in sustaining our growth momentum into the upcoming financial year.”