According to the company’s filing on Oct. 3, mined metal production for the quarter hit 271 kt, up 5% from a year earlier, while saleable metal output touched 264 kt, a 7% rise YoY.
The refined zinc output climbed to 212 kt, marking a 5% jump, whereas lead production surged to 51 kt, the highest in the year‑on‑year cycle and a 14% increase over Q1. Comparatively, Q1 of FY27 delivered a net profit of ₹5,469 crore, a 144% surge versus ₹2,234 crore last year, and revenue rose 77% to ₹13,747 crore, beating the ₹12,599 crore consensus. EBITDA for the same period was ₹3,859 crore with a margin of 58.56%, up from 49.7% a year earlier.
On the trading front, Hindustan Zinc shares fell 1.9% to ₹547.20, sliding close to a 2% intraday dip. Over the last 30 days the stock has dropped 5.60% or ₹32.90, and sits 24.28% below its 52‑week high of ₹733.00.
Analyst N. Patel of Axis Securities noted that the production uptick could offset higher input costs and help sustain EBITDA margins. He added that the company has not yet issued guidance for Q3, leaving investors to gauge the impact of the production gains on upcoming earnings. Looking ahead, market participants will closely monitor the next filing for any indications of growth in cash flows and profitability, while the company’s ability to sustain the lead production lift will be a key barometer for future performance.