West Coast Paper Mills Announces FY26 Results, Recommends 150% Dividend
West Coast Paper Mills Limited today announced the outcome of its Board of Directors meeting held on May 27, 2026. The company approved and took on record its audited financial results for the financial year and quarter ended March 31, 2026. The Board also recommended a dividend payout based on the strong financial performance.The company announced a dividend of ₹3/- (150%) per Equity Share on 6,60,48,908 Equity Shares of ₹2/- each for the Financial Year ended on March 31, 2026. This recommendation is subject to the approval of the shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Financial Highlights (₹ in Crores)
West Coast Paper Mills recorded significant financial growth across its consolidated operations during the fiscal year.The following tables summarize the key financial performance metrics for the company’s consolidated business:
Consolidated Financial Performance (Year-over-Year, ₹ in Crores)
| Particulars | FY26 | FY25 | Y-o-Y change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 4,278.79 | 4,062.29 | 5% |
| EBIDTA | 527.32 | 691.58 | -24% |
| PAT | 155.73 | 335.64 | -54% |
| PAT Margin | 4% | 8% | -400 bps |
| EPS | 22.80 | 47.11 | -52% |
Consolidated Quarterly Performance (Quarter-over-Quarter, ₹ in Crores)
| Particulars | Q4 FY26 | Q3 FY25 | Q-o-Q change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1,245.30 | 1,035.82 | 20% |
| EBIDTA | 160.34 | 121.32 | 32% |
| PAT | 53.98 | 29.58 | 82% |
| PAT Margin | 4% | 3% | 100 bps |
| EPS | 7.85 | 4.07 | 93% |
Note: Consolidated figures for the period ending 31.03.2026 are audited, while the period ending 31.12.2025 is unaudited.
Key Financial Results and Board Approvals
The audited financial statements for the Standalone and Consolidated operations for the year and quarter ended March 31, 2026, were considered, approved, and taken on record by the Board.The company reported total revenue from operations of ₹2,49,848.62 lakhs for the fiscal year 2026 (standalone).
Governance and Directorship Updates
The Board of Directors also addressed key governance matters, including the re-appointment of several key personnel:- Shri Prakash Kacholia was re-appointed as Non-Executive Independent Director for a second term, effective November 09, 2026.
- Shri Rajendra Jain was re-appointed as Executive Director for a further period of 2 years, effective July 31, 2026.
- Shri Virendraa Bangur was re-appointed as Joint Managing Director for a further period of 3 years, effective June 26, 2026.
The company also confirmed that statutory auditors, M/s Singhi & Co., Chartered Accountants, Kolkata, issued an Audit Report with an Unmodified Opinion on the Audited Financial Results (Standalone and Consolidated) for the period ended March 31, 2026.
WSTCSTPAPR Stock Price Movement
Today, West Coast Paper Mills Limited shares edged higher, settling at ₹518.5, following a solid gain of 2.66%. The stock experienced significant trading activity, processing a total volume of 243,439 shares during the session.Disclaimer: Due care and diligence have been taken in compiling and presenting news and market-related content. However, errors or omissions may arise despite such efforts.
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