RCF shares jump 9% after Q4 profit more than doubles

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Shares of Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers (RCF) surged 9 per cent in early trade on Friday after the state-run fertiliser maker reported a sharp rise in fourth-quarter earnings driven by strong revenue growth.

At 10.29 am, the stock was trading at ₹132.35 on the NSE after hitting an intraday high of ₹136.49, compared with the previous close of ₹125.37.

The company reported a standalone profit after tax of ₹188.63 crore for the quarter ended March 2026, sharply higher from ₹72.65 crore in the corresponding quarter last year.

Revenue from operations rose to ₹5,580.57 crore during the quarter from ₹3,729.67 crore a year earlier, reflecting strong growth in sales.

In FY26, the company posted a profit of ₹429.81 crore compared with ₹241.63 crore in the previous financial year. The board of directors also recommended a final dividend of ₹1.34 per equity share for FY26.

The sharp rise in quarterly earnings and revenue, along with improved full-year profitability and dividend announcement, boosted investor sentiment towards the stock in early trade.