DLF Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 3/6
DLF has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 25.9%, while the Real Estate industry saw earnings growing at 23.7% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 9.4% per year. DLF's return on equity is 9.8%, and it has net margins of 65.8%.
Key information
25.93%
Earnings growth rate
25.94%
EPS growth rate
| Real Estate Industry Growth | 20.39% |
| Revenue growth rate | 9.41% |
| Return on equity | 9.78% |
| Net Margin | 65.79% |
| Last Earnings Update | 30 Jun 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Analysis Article • Aug 06
DLF Limited Just Missed Revenue By 33%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
DLF Limited ( NSE:DLF ) missed earnings with its latest quarterly results, disappointing overly-optimistic forecasters...
Narrative Update • Jun 16
DLF: Higher FY 2026 Dividend Plans Will Support Bullish Stock Thesis
Analysts have slightly trimmed their fair value estimate for DLF to around ₹816 from about ₹822, reflecting minor updates to discount rate assumptions and future P/E inputs, while keeping revenue growth and profit margin expectations broadly unchanged. What’s in the News for DLF DLF Limited’s board has recommended a dividend of ₹8 per share (400%) for FY 2025-26, reflecting its stated focus on shareholder returns.Narrative Update • Jun 01
DLF: Upcoming Dividend Decision Will Support Bullish Undervaluation Thesis
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for DLF slightly lower, from about ₹822.48 to ₹821.91. This reflects updated assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that are broadly consistent with prior expectations.Analysis Article • May 21
Solid Earnings May Not Tell The Whole Story For DLF (NSE:DLF)
DLF Limited's ( NSE:DLF ) healthy profit numbers didn't contain any surprises for investors. We think this is due to...Narrative Update • May 17
DLF: Upcoming Results And Dividend Decision Will Support Bullish Outlook
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for DLF slightly to ₹822.48 from ₹829.76, citing updated assumptions that combine a lower discount rate with higher projected revenue growth, a modestly softer profit margin, and a small adjustment to future P/E expectations. What's in the News DLF has scheduled a board meeting for May 13, 2026, at 15:30 Indian Standard Time.Analysis Article • May 17
Earnings Report: DLF Limited Missed Revenue Estimates By 9.8%
Last week, you might have seen that DLF Limited ( NSE:DLF ) released its full-year result to the market. The early...Narrative Update • May 01
DLF: Steady Fair Value And Margins Will Support A Bullish Outlook
Analysts have kept DLF's fair value estimate broadly steady at ₹829.76. This reflects a balance between a marginally higher assumed discount rate, slightly adjusted profit margin expectations, and a modestly higher future P/E assumption in their updated price target rationale.Narrative Update • Apr 13
DLF: Upcoming Results And Margin Outlook Will Support Bullish Long Term View
Analysts have trimmed the price target on DLF to ₹829.76 from ₹861.50, reflecting updated assumptions that combine slightly lower revenue growth and P/E with a higher profit margin outlook and a largely unchanged discount rate. What's in the News DLF has scheduled a board meeting on Jan 22, 2026, to consider and approve the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and nine months ended Dec 31, 2025 (company filing).Narrative Update • Mar 29
DLF: Upcoming Board Meeting Will Reinforce Confidence In Future Margin Sustainability
Analysts have trimmed their price target on DLF slightly to around ₹862, reflecting updated fair value estimates and small adjustments to the discount rate, profit margin expectations, and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News DLF has scheduled a board meeting on Jan 22, 2026 to consider and approve unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and nine months ended Dec 31, 2025 (company filing).Narrative Update • Mar 15
DLF: Upcoming Board Meeting Will Support Confidence In Future Margin Sustainability
Analysts have made a small trim to their fair value estimate for DLF, taking it from about ₹869.45 to roughly ₹867.41, reflecting slightly updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and forward P/E expectations. What's in the News DLF has scheduled a board meeting on Jan 22, 2026 to consider and approve the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and nine months ended Dec 31, 2025 (company filing).Narrative Update • Mar 01
DLF: Upcoming Board Meeting Will Reinforce Confidence In Margin Sustainability
Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for DLF steady at about ₹869 per share, with only minor tweaks to inputs such as the discount rate and future P/E assumptions informing this unchanged price target. What's in the News DLF has scheduled a Board Meeting for January 22, 2026, to consider and approve unaudited standalone financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025 (Key Developments).Analysis Article • Feb 15
If EPS Growth Is Important To You, DLF (NSE:DLF) Presents An Opportunity
It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...Narrative Update • Feb 15
DLF: Upcoming Board Results Will Support Long Term Margin Confidence
The analyst fair value estimate for DLF has been adjusted slightly lower from about ₹876.95 to about ₹869.45, with analysts pointing to updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E as the key drivers of this change. What's in the News DLF has scheduled a board meeting on Jan 22, 2026 to consider and approve its unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter ended Dec 31, 2025 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Feb 01
DLF: Upcoming Results And Higher Margin Assumptions Will Support Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target for DLF to ₹876.95 from ₹928.36, citing updated assumptions that reflect slightly different expectations on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E levels. What's in the News DLF has scheduled a board meeting on January 22, 2026 to consider and approve the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025 (company filing).Analysis Article • Jan 25
Results: DLF Limited Exceeded Expectations And The Consensus Has Updated Its Estimates
Shareholders might have noticed that DLF Limited ( NSE:DLF ) filed its quarterly result this time last week. The early...Narrative Update • Jan 17
DLF: Higher Margins And Earnings Multiple Reset Will Support Upside
Narrative Update on DLF Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for DLF from ₹948.29 to ₹928.36, reflecting updated views on required return, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled on Jan 22, 2026, to consider and approve unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and nine months ended Dec 31, 2025, along with other agenda items (company filing) Board meeting scheduled on Oct 30, 2025, to consider and approve unaudited financial results for the quarter and half year ended Sep 30, 2025, and to consider other business matters (company filing) Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate trimmed from ₹948.29 to ₹928.36, indicating a modest reduction in the projected value per share used in the model.Analysis Article • Dec 19
These 4 Measures Indicate That DLF (NSE:DLF) Is Using Debt Safely
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • Nov 06
Risks To Shareholder Returns Are Elevated At These Prices For DLF Limited (NSE:DLF)
DLF Limited's ( NSE:DLF ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 44.8x might make it look like a strong sell right now...Analysis Article • Oct 15
Should You Be Adding DLF (NSE:DLF) To Your Watchlist Today?
For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...Analysis Article • Aug 28
Is DLF (NSE:DLF) Using Too Much Debt?
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...
New Narrative • Nov 07
The Bold Future Dawns With High-Margin Luxury Projects And Expanding Rental Revenues
High-margin super luxury projects and rental expansion indicate potential for robust revenue and EBITDA growth.Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How DLF makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 26 | 67,577 | 44,459 | 6,955 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 26 | 81,940 | 44,147 | 6,632 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 95,075 | 44,283 | 6,150 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 90,160 | 42,837 | 5,802 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 93,480 | 44,847 | 5,996 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 79,937 | 43,676 | 6,193 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 70,009 | 40,061 | 6,104 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 69,935 | 36,040 | 6,026 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 63,661 | 28,457 | 5,611 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 64,270 | 27,271 | 5,698 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 57,482 | 23,764 | 5,930 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 57,218 | 22,390 | 6,015 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 56,764 | 20,933 | 6,138 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 56,948 | 20,358 | 5,638 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 57,860 | 18,711 | 5,931 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 58,409 | 17,314 | 5,546 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 60,195 | 16,333 | 4,951 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 57,174 | 15,009 | 3,737 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 58,827 | 15,765 | 3,764 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 58,760 | 16,482 | 3,504 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 60,050 | 15,014 | 3,079 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 54,141 | 10,936 | 3,585 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 53,957 | -12,451 | 4,370 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 51,945 | -12,823 | 4,540 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 53,002 | -10,686 | 3,569 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 60,828 | -5,832 | 4,607 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 68,890 | 17,111 | 4,805 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 77,664 | 16,323 | 4,836 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 81,899 | 15,611 | 4,791 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 83,661 | 13,192 | 4,794 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 72,433 | 11,304 | 4,494 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 67,178 | 48,865 | 4,722 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 61,664 | 45,259 | 3,439 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 67,068 | 44,639 | 4,653 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 75,543 | 43,653 | 4,918 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 79,185 | 3,722 | 4,807 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 84,015 | 5,552 | 3,323 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 82,212 | 7,148 | 4,754 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 78,768 | 6,005 | 3,865 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 87,684 | 6,849 | 3,681 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 87,389 | 6,845 | 3,746 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 99,256 | 3,062 | 4,669 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 88,780 | 5,891 | 8,259 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 80,070 | 5,564 | 8,308 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: DLF has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: DLF's current net profit margins (65.8%) are higher than last year (48%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: DLF's earnings have grown significantly by 25.9% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: DLF's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: DLF had negative earnings growth (-0.9%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Real Estate industry average (17.3%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: DLF's Return on Equity (9.8%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/08/18 01:48 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/08/18 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
DLF Limited is covered by 47 analysts. 22 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| null null | 360 ONE Capital Market Private Limited |
| Karan Khanna | Ambit Capital |
| Nitin Bhasin | Ambit Capital |