Introduction:
Fertilizer stock reported a 70% YoY decline in net profit for Q3 FY25, falling to ₹45.81 crore. Despite a 23% drop in revenue, expenses were reduced by 21%, though sluggish demand and weather conditions continued to affect overall performance.
Share Price movement of National Fertilizers:
On February 10, 2025, National Fertilizers Ltd opened at ₹96.10, the stock hit a high of ₹96.48 and a low of ₹91.54, down 7.25% from its previous close of ₹99.16. Currently, it is trading at ₹91.97, with a market cap of ₹4,511.85 crore.
National Fertilizers Q3 Results:
National Fertilizers Ltd (NFL) reported a 70% YoY decline in net profit for the December quarter, totaling ₹45.81 crore compared to ₹150.90 crore in Q3 FY24. This decline was mainly attributed to lower revenue from sales and lower demand during the period.
Total revenue for NFL fell by 23% to ₹5,855.85 crore in Q3 FY25, down from ₹7,584.27 crore in the same period last year. The decline was primarily driven by a reduction in sales from the fertilizer segment, where revenue declined by 14.5%.
Expenses also decreased, dropping by 21% to ₹5,842.01 crore from ₹7,409.05 crore a year ago, showing some cost control measures. However, the sluggish demand due to unfavorable weather conditions and delayed seasonal patterns impacted overall performance during the quarter.
Also Read: Steel stocks to be impacted after Trump to announce 25% tariff on steel imports
Recent news About National Fertilizers :
On November 25, 2024, National Fertilizers (NFL) announced plans to manufacture nano urea at its Nangal plant. The company will produce 1.5 lakh 500 ml bottles daily using advanced nano technology, marking a significant step in enhancing agricultural productivity.
Stock performance of National Fertilizers for Period of 1 week, 6 months and 1 year:
The stock of National Fertilizers Ltd experienced a 3.30% decline over the past week. Over the last six months, it fell by 24.7%. However, the stock has seen a modest 1.24% increase over the past year, reflecting a mixed performance across these periods.
Also Read: Hexaware Technologies IPO: Check the latest GMP for Hexaware Technologies IPO here
Shareholding pattern of National Fertilizers:
| All values in % | Dec-24 | Sep-24 | Jun-24 |
| Promoters | 74.71 | 74.71 | 74.71 |
| FII | 0.42 | 0.41 | 0.41 |
| DII | 7.28 | 7.27 | 7.48 |
| Retail & others | 17.58 | 17.6 | 17.38 |
About National Fertilizers:
National Fertilizers Ltd is a state-owned fertilizer manufacturing company in India. It produces a wide range of fertilizers, including urea, DAP, and complex fertilizers, catering to the agricultural needs of Indian farmers. The company plays a key role in the country’s agrochemical sector.
Disclaimer: The above article is written for educational purposes, and the companies’ data mentioned in the article may change with respect to time The securities quoted are exemplary and are not recommendatory.
