VRL Logistics shares locked in 20% upper circuit on strong Q3 print
VRL Logistics surged by as much as 20% on Thursday, hitting the upper circuit limit at Rs 559.50 on the BSE. The logistics company witnessed heavy trading volumes across both exchanges in the early sessions after reporting better-than-expected earnings for the third quarter ended December.
This marks the biggest single-day gain for the stock since September 2021, the highest in three-and-a-half years. The rally follows a robust set of financials, with the company reporting a more than fourfold increase in net profit year-on-year (YoY), reaching Rs 59.4 crore in Q3 FY25.
The company’s revenue from operations grew 12% YoY to Rs 825 crore, driven by improved realizations and increased own-vehicle utilization. VRL Logistics also benefitted from implementing freight hikes across all sectors and geographies, which further supported margins while maintaining tonnage.
Stronger operational performance contributed to the company’s EBITDA margin expanding sharply by 800 basis points YoY to 21% during the quarter. A 136% rise in other income to Rs 5.7 crore also boosted overall profitability. Operationally, EBITDA rose 78% YoY to Rs 172 crore in Q3 FY25, with margin expansion attributed largely to successful freight hikes, network optimization, and improved fleet utilization.
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