The Coal India Limited share price surged more than 4% on Tuesday after the company announced its robust Q4 FY26 earnings. The Coal India share price rallied as much as 4.63% to ₹473.90 per share on the BSE, reflecting positive investor sentiment following the results.
Coal India Q4 Results: Profit and Revenue Growth
The world’s largest coal miner, Coal India Limited, reported a net profit of ₹10,839 crore in Q4 FY26, marking an 11.15% increase from ₹9,751 crore in the same quarter last year. On a sequential basis, profit jumped 51.4% from ₹7,157 crore in Q3 FY26.
Revenue for the quarter rose 5.8% year-on-year to ₹46,490 crore, compared to ₹43,961 crore in Q4 FY25. The growth was primarily driven by higher average realization, even though overall sales volume saw a slight decline.
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The Coal India Q4 results showed that average realization increased 6% YoY to ₹2,289.58 per tonne, while total sales dipped marginally by 1% to 198.83 tonnes.
Operational Performance and Dividend Announcement
On the operational front, EBITDA rose 12% to ₹17,917 crore, highlighting improved efficiency and better pricing realization.
In addition, the company announced a final Coal India dividend of ₹5.25 per share (face value ₹10) for FY26, subject to shareholder approval. This move further strengthens the appeal of the Coal India stock among income-focused investors.
Should You Buy Coal India Stock?
Brokerages remain largely optimistic about the Coal India outlook despite some softness in realizations.
Motilal Oswal Financial Services expects Coal India to deliver a volume CAGR of 4% between FY26–28. The brokerage highlighted that a higher share of e-auction volumes—around 14% in Q4—with a premium of 36% will support net sales realization (NSR) and margins.
The firm projects revenue and EBITDA CAGR of 5% and 12%, respectively, over FY26–28. It has reiterated a ‘Buy’ rating on the Coal India stock with a target price of ₹530, valuing it at 6x FY28E EV/EBITDA.
Meanwhile, Emkay Global Financial Services maintained an ‘Add’ rating with a target price of ₹475 per share. The brokerage expects e-auction premiums to sustain at around 55% and forecasts a volume CAGR of nearly 6% over FY27–28.
Coal India Share Price Performance
The Coal India share price has shown strong momentum across multiple timeframes:
- Gained over 5% in the past one month
- Risen more than 17% year-to-date (YTD)
- Jumped 20% in six months
- Increased 18% over one year
- Delivered multibagger returns of 101% in three years
- Surged 266% in the past five years
At around 9:45 AM, the Coal India share price was trading 4% higher at ₹471.00 per share on the BSE.
The latest Coal India Q4 results indicate steady growth backed by better realizations and improving operational performance. While volume growth remains moderate, strong e-auction premiums and expansion plans support a positive Coal India outlook. For investors, the combination of dividend yield, stable earnings, and long-term growth potential keeps the Coal India stock on the radar.