Are ITC latest results good or bad?

ITC Limited has reported its financial results for the quarter ending March 2025, showcasing a mixed performance across various metrics. The company's Profit After Tax (PAT) reached Rs 8,677.51 crore, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 74.2%, which is the highest PAT recorded in the last five quarters. This indicates a positive trend in profitability for the company.
However, the Profit Before Tax less Other Income (PBT) experienced a notable decline, falling to Rs -8,456.75 crore, which represents a significant year-on-year drop of 247.80%. This marks the lowest PBT recorded in the past five quarters, highlighting a negative trend in this area.

In terms of sales performance, ITC reported a net sales growth of 10.14% compared to the same quarter last year, which contrasts with a decline of 3.39% in the previous year. The consolidated net profit showed a substantial year-on-year growth of 285.26%, compared to a slight decline of 1.06% in the previous year.

The operating profit margin, excluding other income, was recorded at 37.32%, which reflects a decrease from the previous year's margin of 35.12%.

Overall, ITC has seen an adjustment in its evaluation over the last three months, suggesting some stabilization in its performance amidst the mixed financial results.