Shares of Vedanta are expected to be in the spotlight on Friday after the mining conglomerate reported stellar earnings for the fourth quarter. Consolidated net profit soared 154% year-on-year to Rs 3,483 crore.

The revenue from operations also saw healthy growth, rising 14% YoY to Rs 40,455 crore, reflecting strong performance across key verticals.

Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) stood at Rs 11,618 crore, marking a 30% YoY and 3% sequential increase. The EBITDA margin for Q4 came in at 35%, the highest in the past 12 quarters.

Vedanta attributed the strong performance to operational efficiency, strict cost control measures, and favourable market conditions. Its aluminium business maintained consistent growth with quarterly production at 604 kt, up 1% YoY, while value-added products hit a record 338 kt — a 16% YoY increase. Domestic aluminium sales rose by 17%.

In the zinc segment, the company reported its highest-ever mined and refined output in a single quarter at 310 kt and 270 kt, respectively. The cost of production for zinc fell to Rs 994/tonne, a 16-quarter low, underscoring improved grades and operational efficiency.

Additionally, Vedanta achieved its lowest hot metal cost (ex-alumina) in four years at $920/tonne, even amidst rising input costs. Silver production also improved sequentially to 177 tonnes in Q4.


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Vedanta share price history

Over the past year, the shares of Vedanta have gained 6.33%, while the Year-To-Date (YTD) performance shows a decline of 4.79%. In the last 6 months, the stock has dropped 9.63%, and over the 3-month and 1-month periods, it has fallen by 2.13% and 8.83%, respectively, indicating short-term weakness despite a positive annual return.

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