KEI Industries shares fell 7.75% to Rs 3,902.20 during trading on October 22, 2026, despite the wires and cables maker reporting higher profit and revenue for the September quarter of FY27. Consolidated net profit rose 29% year on year to Rs 262 crore, while revenue increased 39% to Rs 3,776 crore.
Key Takeaways
- The share-price decline was an intraday move, not a confirmed closing result.
- Domestic wires and cables sales grew 45.76%, substantially faster than exports.
- Dealers and distributors contributed 58.79% of quarterly sales, up from 54.12% a year earlier.
Table of Contents
- KEI Industries shares retreat despite higher earnings
- Domestic cable sales lead the expansion
- Distribution grows as first-half margins improve
- Conclusion
KEI Industries shares retreat despite higher earnings
The October 22 decline extended a weaker month for the stock, which had fallen around 15% over the preceding month. The available information does not establish a specific reason for the selling or whether the quarterly results met investors’ expectations.
Consolidated profit after tax increased from Rs 203 crore in Q2 FY26 to Rs 262 crore in Q2 FY27. Revenue from operations rose from Rs 2,726 crore to Rs 3,776 crore over the same period.
EBITDA increased 28.69% year on year. Although all three measures grew, revenue expanded faster than either net profit or EBITDA, distinguishing sales momentum from earnings growth.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| H1 EBITDA margin | 11.73% in FY27 versus 11.46% a year earlier. |
| H1 net profit margin | 7.71% in FY27 versus 7.51% a year earlier. |
| Foreign institutional ownership | 26.14% in the September 2026 quarter, down from 27.32% in the previous quarter. |
| Mutual fund ownership | 23.00% in the September 2026 quarter, up from 22.52% in the previous quarter. |
Domestic cable sales lead the expansion
Domestic wires and cables sales rose 45.76% year on year, compared with 7.27% growth in export sales. Total wires and cables sales, including exports, reached Rs 3,639 crore and accounted for 96.35% of overall sales, up from 95.68% a year earlier.
Extra-high-voltage cable sales increased 26.20% to Rs 217 crore from Rs 172 crore. KEI’s extra-high-voltage cable product range includes cables rated from 66 kV to 400 kV for uses such as power transmission, renewable energy facilities and railways.
Management expects the export business to expand substantially, citing a strong order book and improving demand in key overseas markets. That remains an outlook rather than growth already delivered in the September quarter.
Distribution grows as first-half margins improve
Sales through dealers and distributors increased 50.46% year on year. Their share of overall sales rose to 58.79% from 54.12%, showing that this channel grew faster than the company’s total revenue.
KEI had 2,146 active dealers as of September 30, 2026. For the first half of FY27, revenue increased 30.94%, while both EBITDA and net profit margins improved from a year earlier.
Quarter-end ownership figures showed a separate shift in institutional holdings: foreign institutional investors reduced their stake, while mutual funds increased theirs. These figures do not establish the cause of the October 22 share-price decline.
Conclusion
KEI’s September-quarter growth was led by domestic cable demand and dealer distribution, even as the stock weakened. Future results will show whether management’s export expectations translate into stronger sales; no timetable for that expansion was specified.
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