DLF Surprises Dalal Street: Stock Jumps 6% After 60% Profit Surge & 300% Dividend; Buy This Realty Stock?

DLF share price jumped on Tuesday after the real estate giant posted impressive Q4 results for FY 2024-25. The stock surged as much as 6.4% intraday, hitting a high of Rs 782.90 on BSE. DLF shares currently are 25% up from their 52-week low range.

The realty stock this morning opened at Rs. 770, rising 4.6% from the previous close of Rs. 737.65. DLF shares have jumped 10% over the past five days, and the stock is down 8% so far this year.

DLF Q4 Results 2025

In its latest earnings report, the company's total income for the January-March quarter also climbed 44.5% QoQ, reaching Rs. 3,347.77 crore, up from Rs. 2,316.7 crore in Q4 FY24.

DLF Ltd reported a 39% year-on-year (YoY) increase in consolidated net profit, which rose to Rs 1,282 crore for the March 2025 quarter, up from Rs 919.82 crore in the same period last year.

For the full fiscal year 2024-25, DLF's net profit jumped 60.35% YoY to Rs. 4,366.82 crore, compared to Rs. 2,723.53 crore in FY24. Similarly, the company's annual revenue grew 29.29% from Rs 6,958.34 crore to Rs 8,995.89 crore.

DLF Declares 300% Dividend for FY25

Along with the Q4 results, the DLF Board of Directors has declared a dividend of Rs. 6 per equity share of face value 2 each, amounting to a 300% payout. The dividend is subject to shareholder approval.

DLF Share Price Outlook: Buy or Sell?

Global broking firm Nomura has maintained a 'Neutral' rating on DLF stock with a target price of ₹700, citing a stronger-than-expected Q4 performance. The quarter benefitted from robust revenue recognition from "Independent Floors" and the first-time revenue booking of the "Midtown JV" project.

DLF reported Q4 collections worth Rs 33,000 crore, marking a 54% year-on-year and 9% quarter-on-quarter increase. The company also holds a strong net cash position of ₹6,800 crore, reinforcing its financial stability. Despite the short-term surge, Nomura noted that DLF's medium-term and FY26F launch guidance remains unchanged.

Meanwhile, Jefferies has given a bullish outlook on DLF, citing its record-breaking annual sales, improved cash flows, and a strong project pipeline. Other analysts see room for further upside if the momentum in residential sales and project execution continues. The upbeat sentiment from brokerages is adding momentum to the stock's ongoing rally.

About DLF Limited

DLF Ltd (Delhi Land & Finance) is India's largest publicly listed real estate company, known for pioneering the country's modern residential, commercial, and retail infrastructure. Founded in 1946 by Chaudhary Raghvendra Singh, DLF has played a key role in shaping the urban landscape of India, especially in Gurgaon (now Gurugram), where it has developed integrated townships, luxury apartments, IT parks, SEZs, and commercial complexes.

Headquartered in Gurugram, Haryana, DLF operates across 15 states and 24 cities in India. The company is also known for iconic projects such as DLF Cyber City, DLF CyberHub, and DLF Emporio. DLF is listed on the BSE and NSE, and is a key constituent of the Nifty Realty Index.

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