JK Cement enters the first quarter of FY 2026-2027 with a significantly expanded capacity of 32.26 MTPA, aiming to capture double-digit volume growth despite a challenging input-cost environment. Investors will be focused on how the company's recent price hikes and green-power initiatives balance against rising fuel costs and the ongoing scale-up of its new paint business.
| Results date | July 18, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Quarter | Q1 FY 2026-2027 |
| Previous quarter revenue | Rs. 3,683.93 Cr |
| Previous quarter PAT | Rs. 345 Cr |
| Previous quarter EBITDA margin | 18.5% |
| Net debt (latest quarter) | Rs. 3,370 Cr |
| Market cap | Rs. 41,540.96 Cr |
| CMP | Rs. 5,376.2 |
The company informed exchanges that the Board Meeting will be held on July 18, 2026 to consider and approve unaudited financial results for the Q1 ended June 30, 2026.
JK Cement is navigating a quarter marked by fuel cost headwinds, with management estimating a Rs. 150–200 per tonne rise in fuel costs due to pet coke price increases and rupee depreciation to approximately 94-95 per USD. Despite this, the company's volume growth is supported by a robust industry demand environment, with core-sector cement production growing 8.3% during April–May 2026. The company's EBITDA per tonne is expected to face pressure from the sequential rise in diesel prices, which increased by 8.6% during the quarter, though ongoing cost savings from green power—targeting 55% mix by FY27—should provide a partial buffer. Management maintains a target of 22.5–23 million tonnes of grey cement for FY27, supported by the full-quarter utilization of the 6 MTPA Central India capacity expansion commissioned in FY26. The upcoming call will likely focus on the net impact of April and May price increases of Rs. 10 per bag against these broader inflationary pressures.
Performance vs Guidance Tracking: Monitoring progress against key FY27 operational and financial targets.
Strategic execution and capex updates: Status of major infrastructure projects and capacity ramp-ups.
Risks and headwinds to monitor: External factors impacting margins and realization.
JK Maxx Paints recorded Rs. 380 Crores in revenue for FY26 with a loss exceeding Rs. 40 Crores. Management maintains its FY27 target of Rs. 500–550 Crores in revenue and expects the business to reach marginal EBITDA breakeven by year-end.
Management expects double-digit volume growth for FY27, targeting a range of 22.5 million to 23 million tonnes for grey cement. This growth is supported by the recent commissioning of 6 MTPA of new capacity in Central India.
The company has guided for FY27 capex of Rs. 3,500–4,000 Crores, which includes the Jaisalmer greenfield project, putty plant expansions, and solar investments. Management plans to continue funding these initiatives while balancing debt, with the net debt-to-EBITDA ratio expected to rise to approximately 2.0x in FY27.
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