Dividend Bonanza From Maharatna PSU! Coal India Fixes Record Date – What It Means For Shareholders?

On Monday, August 4, Coal India, the Maharatna PSU, will be the center of attention after announcing its Q1FY26 performance along with its first interim dividend for the fiscal year 2025-2026. To make your trading plan easier in the upcoming sessions, a concise description of the dividend distribution information, Q1 financials, and trading recommendations has been provided below.

Coal India Dividend

"The Board of Directors at its meeting held on date has inter alia, declared 1st Interim Dividend for the Financial Year 2025-26 @ Rs 5.50/- per equity share on the face value of Rs 10/- as recommended by the Audit Committee of CIL at its meeting held on date. The company has fixed Wednesday, 6th August' 2025 as the "Record Date" for the purpose of determining the eligibility of shareholders for payment of 1st Interim Dividend on equity shares for the Financial year 2025-26. Payment of 1st Interim Dividend for FY 2025-26 shall be made by 30th Aug'2025," said Coal India in a regulatory filing on 31.07.2025.

Coal India Q1FY26 Financials

In comparison to Q1 2024-25, Coal India Limited's key financial highlights for Q1 2025-26 indicate a decline in a number of key areas as follows. Both net sales and revenue from operations fell 4% to Rs 31,880 crore and Rs 35,842 crore, respectively. Profit After Tax (PAT) dropped by 20% to Rs 8,734 Crore, while Profit Before Tax (PBT) saw a notable 17% decline to Rs 11,709 Crore. At Rs 13,165 Crore, EBITDA also fell by 15%, which led to a 6% drop in EBITDA on Net Sales, which was 41%. As of June 30, 2025, the company's net worth was Rs 107,508 crore, an 8% rise from March 31, 2025.

According to key financial measures for Q1 2025-26, the debt-to-equity ratio improved marginally from 0.09 in Q4 2024-25 to 0.10 in Q1 2025-26. However, Return on Average Capital Employed fell to 5% from 23% and Return on Average Equity fell sharply to 8% from 39% in the prior quarter. While the net profit margin on net sales marginally declined from 28% to 27%, the EBITDA margin on net sales was steady at 41%. The quarter's cash earnings per share (EPS) were Rs 18.05, while earnings per share (EPS) were Rs 14.19.

Coal India Target Price

"Coal India is trading in a bullish zone, sustaining above support at ₹365. Resistance is seen at ₹380, and a breakout above this could lead to ₹390-₹395. RSI remains firm, indicating buying momentum is intact. Any dip toward ₹366-₹368 could be an entry point, with a stop-loss below ₹360. The overall trend is positive, and as long as the stock holds above ₹365, the near-term outlook favors continued upside potential," commented Riyank Arora, technical analyst at Mehta Equities.

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