HPCL Reports Q4 FY26 Profit Rise and Declares Final Dividend of Rs 19.25 Per Share
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HPCL Reports Q4 FY26 Profit Rise and Declares Final Dividend of Rs 19.25 Per Share

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) reported a consolidated net profit increase of approximately 77 percent year-on-year to around Rs 6,065 crore in Q4 FY26, driven by improved refining margins and operational efficiencies. Standalone net profit rose 46 percent to about Rs 4,902 crore. Total income grew around 4.4 percent year-on-year to approximately Rs 1.24 lakh crore. The board recommended a final dividend of Rs 19.25 per share, with August 14 set as the record date for shareholders eligible to receive it.

Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
74%
AI analysis of 5 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 13 May 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 5 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The article group primarily presents corporate financial results with minimal political framing. Coverage focuses on HPCL's earnings, operational performance, and dividend declaration, reflecting business and economic perspectives. There is no evident political bias, as sources report factual financial data and company announcements without partisan commentary or political context.

Sentiment — Positive (74/100)

The overall sentiment across the articles is positive, highlighting significant profit growth, improved refining margins, and dividend payouts. While some mention market pressures like crude price rises, the tone remains optimistic about HPCL's financial performance and shareholder returns. The coverage emphasizes gains and operational strengths without negative or critical language.

How 5 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
businessstandardHPCL jumps 3 after Q4FY26 results; board declares final dividend of 19.25CenterPositive
mintHPCL Q4 results 2026: Profit jumps 78 YoY to 6,065 crore; recommends final dividend of 19.25 per share Stock Market NewsCenterPositive
news18HPCL Company Announces Final Dividend Of Rs 19.25 Per Share For FY26; Check Record DateCenterPositive
economictimesHPCL Q4 Results: Net profit jumps 46 YoY to Rs 4,902 crore; Rs 19.25 sh dividend declaredCenterPositive
freepressjournalHPCL Q4 Profit Surges 46 To 4,902 Crore On Strong Refining Margins, LPG SupportCenterPositive

Coverage timeline

freepressjournal broke this story on 13 May, 06:56 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    freepressjournal13 May, 06:56 am
    HPCL Q4 Profit Surges 46 To 4,902 Crore On Strong Refining Margins, LPG Support
  2. 2
    economictimes13 May, 07:08 am
    HPCL Q4 Results: Net profit jumps 46 YoY to Rs 4,902 crore; Rs 19.25 sh dividend declared
  3. 3
    news1813 May, 07:08 am
    HPCL Company Announces Final Dividend Of Rs 19.25 Per Share For FY26; Check Record Date
  4. 4
    mint13 May, 07:16 am
    HPCL Q4 results 2026: Profit jumps 78 YoY to 6,065 crore; recommends final dividend of 19.25 per share Stock Market News
  5. 5
    businessstandard13 May, 07:45 am
    HPCL jumps 3 after Q4FY26 results; board declares final dividend of 19.25

Lens Score breakdown

31/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%

Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Government
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
Corporate
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation LtdHindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited

Story context

Category
Business
Location
Mumbai, India
Sources analysed
5
Last analysed
13 May 2026
Key entities
Hindustan PetroleumCroreFiscal yearNet incomePetroleumDividendIndian rupeeOil refineryDepreciationEquity (finance)ShareholderNational Stock Exchange of India