Hero MotoCorp investors just did a celebratory wheelie in the markets today as the stock accelerated by 5% to hit βΉ4,260.40 on the bumpy racetrack that is Dalal Street. Why? Because Indiaβs two-wheeler kingpin just gave a masterclass in βhow to surprise the Street without breaking a sweat.β
Letβs dissect this ride β gears, brakes, and all.
π§Ύ What Fueled the Rally?
Hero dropped its Q4 FY25 earnings like a surprise power-up:
Metric
Q4 FY25
Q4 FY24
% Change
Net Profit
βΉ1,081 Cr
βΉ1,016 Cr
+6%
EBITDA Margin
14.7%
13.3%
+140 bps
Revenue
βΉ9,519 Cr
βΉ8,659 Cr
+10%
TL;DR? Strong profits, better margins, and the perfect excuse for a sugar rush.
πΈ Dividend Toh Banta Hai!
In true Indian uncle fashion, Hero said βLo beta, kuch meetha ho jaayeβ and declared a βΉ65 per share final dividend. Thatβs like offering rasgulla plus