Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) reported its Q2 FY26 financial results, showing robust revenue growth driven by railway catering and internet ticketing services. The company also declared an interim dividend of ₹5 per share for eligible shareholders.
Key Financial Highlights – Q2 FY26
| Parameters | Q2 FY25 | Q2 FY26 | YoY Change |
| Revenue from Operations | ₹1,064 crore | ₹1,446 crore | +36% |
| Net Profit | ₹305 crore | ₹345 crore | +13% |
| EPS (Basic) | ₹3.82 | ₹4.32 | +13% |
- Revenue growth: 36% YoY, supported by rising demand for catering and online ticketing
- Net profit: ₹345 crore, up 13% YoY
- EPS: ₹4.32, reflecting a 13% YoY increase
Dividend Announcement
- Interim dividend: ₹5 per share (face value ₹2) – 250% payout
- Record date: Friday, 21 November 2025
- Eligibility: Shareholders holding shares at least 24 hours before the record date
Share Price Reaction
- Closed 0.71% higher at ₹715.50 following the announcement
- 52-week high: ₹859.95 (12 Dec 2024)
- 52-week low: ₹655.70 (3 Mar 2025)
- Market capitalization: ₹57,240 crore (as of 12 Nov 2025)
- IRCTC shares have delivered 159% returns over 5 years, though down 11% YoY
Summary
IRCTC’s Q2 FY26 results reflect strong growth in revenue and profitability, driven by catering and ticketing operations. The company announced a substantial interim dividend of ₹5 per share, with the record date set for 21 November 2025, highlighting confidence in its business performance and shareholder returns.
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