HFCL Ltd
HFCL Ltd Q3 FY26 Results & Concall Highlights: Revenue, Margins & Order Book
Q3 FY26 earnings call: what management guided on revenue, margins and order book.
The short version
Fiber Optic Cable business revenue expected to increase from INR 2,400 crores (current year estimate) to around INR 3,400-3,500 crores in the next financial year. HFCL expects to maintain and improve the momentum shown in Q3 FY26 in the coming quarters driven by strong demand for fiber optic cables and telecom equipment like routers.
From HFCL Ltd's Q3 FY26 earnings-call transcript · updated 23 Aug 2026.
Revenue & Sales Performance
- Fiber Optic Cable business revenue expected to increase from INR 2,400 crores (current year estimate) to around INR 3,400-3,500 crores in the next financial year.
- Optical Fibre Cable capacity to rise from 30.5 million fkm to 42.36 million fkm by June 2026, with fiber capacity doubling from 14 million fkm to 28 million fkm by December 2026, supporting volume growth.
- EPC business guidance is around INR 1,000 crores next year, intentionally reduced from INR 1,500 crores to focus on defense and higher-margin segments.
- Services business (O&M) expected to grow significantly, targeting INR 170 crores per year from Army contracts and INR 400-500 crores in 2-3 years.
- Telecom products (routers, UBR etc.) revenues expected at around INR 500 crores next year.
- Export orders and presence are expanding, with exports now 27% of revenues (up from 14% previously), driving growth.
- Overall, sequential growth of 10-15% or more in revenues anticipated in the coming quarters.
Profitability & Margins
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Capital Expenditure Plans
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Fundraising & Capital Structure
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Order Book & Pipeline
- Current order book includes large confirmed orders from major players in fiber optic cable and telecom equipment sectors.
- Significant government orders, such as BharatNet, span 3-4 years with a large value, causing order book to appear high, but revenue recognition is spread over time.
- Current order book for O&M alone is about INR 3,000 crores.
- Expected EPC contracts planned roughly at INR 1,000 crores per year, intentionally lower than past INR 1,500 crores due to strategic focus shift.
- Defense sector and fiber optic cable businesses have strong order inflow prospects, expected to maintain momentum.
- 5G / telecom product orders (routers, UBR, etc.) revenue guidance around INR 500 crores next year.
- O&M revenues projected to grow to INR 450-500 crores annually within 2-3 years.
HFCL Ltd — Quarterly revenue & net profit
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Frequently Asked Questions
What were HFCL Ltd Q3 FY26 results?
Fiber Optic Cable business revenue expected to increase from INR 2,400 crores (current year estimate) to around INR 3,400-3,500 crores in the next financial year. HFCL expects to maintain and improve the momentum shown in Q3 FY26 in the coming quarters driven by strong demand for fiber optic cables and telecom equipment like routers.
What is HFCL Ltd share price analysis?
HFCL Ltd currently shows a neutral. The stock trades at a P/E of 56.7 with a market cap of ₹32,484 Cr. Investors should review the full earnings analysis for detailed insights.
Is HFCL Ltd planning capital expenditure?
HFCL is expanding its fiber optic cable and fiber production capacities; cable capacity expansion expected to complete by May-June 2026, fiber capacity by November-December 2026.
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