NTPC Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 4/6
NTPC has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 11.5%, while the Renewable Energy industry saw earnings growing at 27.3% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 9.7% per year. NTPC's return on equity is 13%, and it has net margins of 14.4%.
Key information
11.54%
Earnings growth rate
11.65%
EPS growth rate
| Renewable Energy Industry Growth | 39.78% |
| Revenue growth rate | 9.66% |
| Return on equity | 13.05% |
| Net Margin | 14.44% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 17
NTPC: Dividend And Storage Investment Will Support Future Stock Appeal
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for NTPC slightly higher from ₹436.04 to ₹436.93, reflecting updated views on revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News for NTPC The board has scheduled a meeting on May 23, 2026 to review NTPC's annual standalone and consolidated financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2026 and to consider a final dividend for FY 2025-26, subject to shareholder approval at the AGM.Narrative Update • Jun 02
NTPC: Dividend And Storage Expansion Will Support Future Earnings Appeal
Analysts have nudged their price target for NTPC higher to about ₹436 from roughly ₹425, citing updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. What's in the News A board meeting is scheduled for May 23, 2026, to review the annual standalone and consolidated financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2026, and to consider a final dividend recommendation for FY 2025-26, subject to shareholder approval.Analysis Article • May 31
We Think You Should Be Aware Of Some Concerning Factors In NTPC's (NSE:NTPC) Earnings
NTPC Limited's ( NSE:NTPC ) healthy profit numbers didn't contain any surprises for investors. We think this is due to...Analysis Article • May 27
NTPC Limited Just Beat EPS By 15%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
Last week saw the newest yearly earnings release from NTPC Limited ( NSE:NTPC ), an important milestone in the...Analysis Article • May 19
Do NTPC's (NSE:NTPC) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?
Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...Narrative Update • Apr 24
NTPC: Dividend Payout And Energy Storage Plans Will Support Future Appeal
Analysts have inched up their price target on NTPC to about ₹425 from roughly ₹424, reflecting slightly adjusted assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled on 28 March 2026 at 11:10 Indian Standard Time to review an investment proposal for a Battery Energy Storage System with a total capacity of 4.70 GWh and an estimated project cost of ₹58,219 million, along with other agenda items (company filing).Narrative Update • Apr 07
NTPC: Dividend Strength And Storage Investments Will Support Long Term Appeal
Analysts have kept NTPC's fair value estimate steady at ₹424.46, with a slightly higher discount rate and P/E assumption, as well as a small adjustment to revenue growth and profit margin expectations shaping this updated price target view. What's in the News A board meeting is scheduled for Mar 28, 2026, to review an investment proposal for a Battery Energy Storage System with 4.70 GWh capacity at an estimated project cost of ₹58,219m, along with other matters (Board Meeting).Narrative Update • Mar 23
NTPC: Dividend Strength And Gasification Projects Will Support Long Term Appeal
Analysts have lifted their price target for NTPC from ₹413.28 to ₹424.46, citing updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E as key drivers of the change. What's in the News NTPC signed an MoU with Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation to explore coal and lignite gasification projects in Odisha and Gujarat.Analysis Article • Feb 03
Earnings Update: NTPC Limited (NSE:NTPC) Just Reported And Analysts Are Trimming Their Forecasts
It's been a good week for NTPC Limited ( NSE:NTPC ) shareholders, because the company has just released its latest...Analysis Article • Jan 31
NTPC Limited (NSE:NTPC) Looks Inexpensive But Perhaps Not Attractive Enough
When close to half the companies in India have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 24x, you may consider NTPC...Analysis Article • Jan 13
Return Trends At NTPC (NSE:NTPC) Aren't Appealing
There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. Firstly, we'd want to identify a...Narrative Update • Jan 05
NTPC: Dividend And Pumped Storage Expansion Will Drive Long Term Appeal
Analysts have raised their price target on NTPC to ₹413.28. This reflects slightly stronger expected revenue growth and a modestly lower discount rate, partially offset by a small reduction in projected profit margins and future valuation multiples.Narrative Update • Dec 21
NTPC: Dividend And Renewable Expansion Will Drive Stronger Long Term Appeal
Analysts have slightly reduced their price target on NTPC to approximately ₹413 from about ₹417, reflecting marginally higher perceived risk and a modestly softer long term growth outlook, even as profitability expectations remain broadly unchanged. What's in the News Board declares first interim dividend of INR 2.75 per share for FY 2025-26, reflecting confidence in earnings visibility (Board of Directors filing) Board meeting on 30 October 2025 to review unaudited Q2 and H1 FY 2025-26 financial results and to consider an interim dividend on equity share capital (company disclosure) NTPC signs MoU with Government of Gujarat to explore projects across conventional and renewable energy segments, strengthening its clean energy pipeline (Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference announcement) Board to consider equity infusion of up to INR 2,444.39 crore into NEEPCO to fund three hydro and one solar project, supporting capacity expansion in the North East (board agenda) Proposal under review for two large municipal solid waste to torrefied charcoal projects in Faridabad and Gurugram, with a combined estimated investment of about INR 780 crore, advancing NTPC's waste-to-energy strategy (board agenda) Valuation Changes Consensus Analyst Price Target, or fair value estimate, has eased slightly to about ₹413 per share from roughly ₹417.Analysis Article • Dec 08
Does NTPC (NSE:NTPC) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?
It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...Analysis Article • Nov 02
NTPC Limited Just Missed EPS By 9.8%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
NTPC Limited ( NSE:NTPC ) last week reported its latest second-quarter results, which makes it a good time for...Analysis Article • Oct 20
There's No Escaping NTPC Limited's (NSE:NTPC) Muted Earnings
NTPC Limited's ( NSE:NTPC ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 13.8x might make it look like a strong buy right now...Analysis Article • Sep 28
These 4 Measures Indicate That NTPC (NSE:NTPC) Is Using Debt Extensively
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Sep 10
Here's What To Make Of NTPC's (NSE:NTPC) Decelerating Rates Of Return
What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? Amongst...Analysis Article • Aug 23
We Take A Look At Why NTPC Limited's (NSE:NTPC) CEO Has Earned Their Pay Packet
Key Insights NTPC will host its Annual General Meeting on 29th of August CEO Gurdeep Singh's total compensation...Analysis Article • Aug 01
NTPC Limited Just Beat Earnings Expectations: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
Last week saw the newest first-quarter earnings release from NTPC Limited ( NSE:NTPC ), an important milestone in the...
New Narrative • Nov 07
Expanding Green Ventures And Innovating Energy For Sustainable Growth Success
NTPC's diversification into renewable energy and energy storage suggests potential for revenue growth and long-term earnings stability aligned with clean energy trends.Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How NTPC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | 1,873,846 | 270,525 | 69,863 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 1,875,306 | 241,773 | 69,602 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 1,867,543 | 237,511 | 68,267 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 1,866,745 | 239,589 | 67,507 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 1,881,381 | 234,225 | 68,299 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 1,858,918 | 219,800 | 66,758 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 1,836,593 | 220,727 | 66,711 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 1,839,464 | 214,128 | 66,331 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 1,785,248 | 208,119 | 66,198 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 1,751,317 | 195,038 | 65,851 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 1,769,135 | 191,252 | 66,836 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 1,761,049 | 178,490 | 65,645 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 1,762,072 | 169,126 | 65,764 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 1,690,391 | 172,184 | 64,365 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 1,577,299 | 169,404 | 62,935 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 1,459,584 | 172,012 | 63,684 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 1,326,693 | 166,759 | 63,181 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 1,256,868 | 160,512 | 58,700 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 1,199,202 | 153,191 | 58,509 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 1,152,244 | 151,558 | 59,115 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 1,115,312 | 146,346 | 59,635 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 1,118,191 | 116,275 | 63,513 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 1,107,714 | 111,252 | 61,881 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 1,087,726 | 114,038 | 59,547 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 1,094,640 | 116,002 | 58,455 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 986,930 | 142,642 | 48,795 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 987,717 | 136,831 | 48,726 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 976,599 | 127,762 | 49,072 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 1,002,865 | 137,367 | 58,171 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 880,833 | 105,440 | 48,458 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 820,425 | 107,196 | 45,580 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 734,264 | 108,012 | 37,073 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: NTPC has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: NTPC's current net profit margins (14.4%) are higher than last year (12.4%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: NTPC's earnings have grown by 11.5% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: NTPC's earnings growth over the past year (15.5%) exceeds its 5-year average (11.5% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: NTPC earnings growth over the past year (15.5%) did not outperform the Renewable Energy industry 15.5%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: NTPC's Return on Equity (13%) 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 | 2026/07/10 17:07 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/10 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
Data Sources
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
NTPC Limited is covered by 51 analysts. 10 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 |
| Rajesh Majumdar | 360 ONE Capital Market Private Limited |
| Satyadeep Jain | Ambit Capital |