On May 23, 2025, ITC Limited’s share price experienced a notable uptick following the release of its Q4 FY25 financial results. The company’s robust performance, coupled with a generous dividend declaration, has caught the attention of investors and market analysts alike.
📈 ITC Share Price Movement
As of 1:10 PM IST on May 23, 2025, ITC’s share price stood at ₹438.00, marking a 2.8% increase from the previous close of ₹426.10. The stock opened at ₹434.00 and reached an intraday high of ₹439.00, reflecting positive investor sentiment following the company’s earnings announcement. The 52-week range for ITC shares has been between ₹390.15 and ₹528.50.
💼 Q4 FY25 Financial Highlights
ITC reported a consolidated net profit of ₹19,727 crore for the fourth quarter of FY25, a significant increase attributed to exceptional gains. Excluding these gains, the net profit rose marginally by 0.8% year-on-year to ₹4,875 crore. The company’s revenue from operations also saw a healthy growth, nearing a 10% increase compared to the same period last year.
💰 Dividend Declaration
In line with its commitment to shareholder returns, ITC announced a final dividend of ₹7.85 per share for FY25. This brings the total dividend for the fiscal year to ₹14.35 per share, up from ₹13.75 in FY24. The record date for the dividend is set for May 28, 2025, with the payment expected in the last week of July.
📊 Fundamental Metrics
ITC’s financial metrics continue to showcase its strong market position:
- Market Capitalization: ₹5.48 trillion
- Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio: 26.48
- Earnings Per Share (EPS): ₹16.09
- Return on Equity (ROE): 28.17%
- Dividend Yield: 3.22%
- Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.00, indicating a debt-free status
🏢 Business Segments Performance
ITC operates across multiple business segments, including FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods), Hotels, Paperboards, Paper and Packaging, and Agri-Business. The company’s diversified portfolio has contributed to its resilience and consistent performance.
📉 ITC Hotels Demerger
Earlier in the year, ITC completed the demerger of its hotel business, leading to the listing of ITC Hotels as a separate entity on the BSE and NSE. The demerger resulted in an adjustment of ITC’s share price by ₹26 on the NSE, reflecting the separation of the hotel business from the parent company.
📈 Analyst Outlook
Analysts maintain a positive outlook on ITC’s stock, citing its strong fundamentals and consistent dividend payouts. Bank of America (BofA) recently raised its price target for ITC to ₹470, maintaining a ‘Buy’ rating based on a Sum of the Parts (SoTP) valuation method.
📝 Final Thoughts
ITC’s impressive Q4 FY25 performance and generous dividend declaration have reinforced investor confidence in the company’s long-term prospects. With a diversified business model, strong financials, and a commitment to shareholder returns, ITC remains a compelling investment option in the Indian stock market
