POLYCAB Q2FY26 CON CALL

POLYCAB Q2FY26 CON CALL

Strong all-round performance with record profitability and robust execution.

๐Ÿ”น Financial Highlights


โ€ขRevenue: โ‚น60.9 bn (+18% YoY)
โ€ขEBITDA: โ‚น9.6 bn (+62% YoY); Margin: 15.8% (+430 bps YoY)
โ€ขPAT: โ‚น7.0 bn (+56% YoY); Margin: 10.7% (+260 bps YoY)
โ€ขNet Cash: โ‚น29.4 bn | WC Cycle: 33 days (to normalize to 50โ€“55)

๐Ÿ”น Segmental Snapshot

Wires & Cables: +21% YoY; strong domestic & export growth; premium mix, pricing power intact.
FMEG: Third straight profitable quarter; solar & lighting strong; fans soft; FY30 margin target 8โ€“10%.
EPC: โ‚น4.0 bn revenue (โ€“19% YoY); one-off lifted margin to 18.1%; normalized ~10%; strong H2 visibility with RDSS & BharatNet.

๐Ÿ”น Strategic Highlights


โ€ขProject Spring: Ahead of FY30 targets โ€” faster W&C and export growth.
โ€ขCapex: โ‚น7.5 bn in H1; FY guidance โ‚น12โ€“16 bn.
โ€ขDividend payout: 26.3% (target >30% by FY30).
โ€ขUtilization: Mid-70s; EHV project on track (revenue from FY28).

๐Ÿ”น Outlook & Other Updates


โ€ขMacro tailwinds from govt & private capex; festive demand strong.
โ€ขUS tariffs a short-term risk (20% of exports).
โ€ขCIT(A) cleared all tax demands (AY14โ€“24).
โ€ขCFO transition: Niyant Maru appointed interim CFO.

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