Godfrey Phillips shares zoom 10% on 56% YoY jump in Q1 profit, 2:1 bonus issue announcement

Shares of Godfrey Phillips India zoomed 9.9% to their intraday high of Rs 9,891 on the BSE on Tuesday, August 5, after the company reported a 56% year-on-year (YoY) rise in consolidated net profit for the quarter ended June 2025, alongside announcing a 2:1 bonus share issuance.

In a regulatory filing, the cigarette maker said its consolidated net profit rose to Rs 356.28 crore in Q1 FY26, up from Rs 228.55 crore in the same quarter last year. The surge in profitability was attributed to higher sales during the period.

Along with the earnings announcement, the company’s board approved the issuance of bonus equity shares in the ratio of 2:1, meaning shareholders will receive two bonus shares for every one share held.


The record date to determine shareholder eligibility has been set for September 16, according to the company’s filing.

The bonus issue is typically viewed as a sign of management’s confidence in the company’s financial strength and is aimed at enhancing shareholder value by improving liquidity in the stock.

The twin announcements—robust earnings growth and a shareholder-friendly bonus issue—are expected to generate significant investor interest in Tuesday’s trading session.

Godfrey Phillips India is one of the country’s leading cigarette manufacturers. It operates in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) segment, with a growing footprint in branded retail and tobacco products. Its June quarter performance reinforces the broader trend of earnings resilience within the consumer sector.

On Monday, the shares of Godfrey Phillips India closed 2.5% higher at Rs 8,992.05 on BSE.

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