Kewal Kiran Clothing Limited’s shares surged 5.57 per cent to close at ₹535.20 on Wednesday, rising from the previous close of ₹506.95. The stock opened at ₹520 and touched an intraday high of ₹554 before settling at the day’s near-peak levels.
The Mumbai-based apparel company announced its Q3 and nine-month FY26 results on Tuesday. For the quarter ending December 31, 2025, the company reported revenue of ₹301.1 crore, marking an 18 per cent year-on-year growth. EBITDA margins expanded to 20.9 per cent, surpassing company guidance, with EBITDA rising 34.2 per cent to ₹63 crore. Profit after tax grew 45.3 per cent to ₹37.9 crore compared to Q3 FY25.
For the nine-month period, revenue stood at ₹889 crore, up 24.4 per cent year-on-year, while EBITDA increased 26.8 per cent to ₹175.5 crore with a margin of 19.7 per cent. However, PAT for nine months declined marginally by 1.5 per cent to ₹117.2 crore, primarily due to a one-time gain of ₹22.5 crore in the previous year from IPO-OFS proceeds and fair value gains.
The company added 14 Exclusive Brand Outlets during the quarter, taking the total count to 666 stores. It also declared an interim dividend of ₹2 per equity share. Joint Managing Director Hemant Jain expressed confidence in closing FY26 at the higher end of the guided range, backed by strong operational efficiency and margin expansion.
Trading activity was robust with 4.25 lakh shares changing hands, representing a traded value of ₹23.10 crore. Deliverable quantity accounted for 43.75 per cent of total trades. The company’s market capitalization stood at ₹3,298.18 crore, with the stock trading at a P/E ratio of 21.18.
Published on February 11, 2026