2 Reasons Why Godfrey Phillips Share Hit Its 52-Week High

Godfrey Phillips India Ltd. surged nearly 10% today, hitting a fresh 52-week high of ₹9,891, surpassing its previous peak of ₹9,881.50. The stock not only hit a new high but also outperformed its sector peers and benchmark indices.

Let’s take a closer look at what powered the stock to this new high.

1. Q1 FY26 Financial Snapshot: Strong Growth Across All Metrics

One of the major reasons for today was the outstanding earnings result, Q1 FY26 Net Profit grew by ~56% YoY.  Here is the breakdown of quarterly results :

Here’s Segment-Wise Revenue Breakdown at a glance:

Cigarettes, Tobacco & Related Products contributed 98.58% of total revenue from operations, while Others account for the remaining 1.42%.

2. Godfrey Phillips Announces Bonus Share Issue to Reward Shareholders

Godfrey Phillips gave its shareholders a pleasant surprise with the announcement of a 2:1 bonus issue. This means that for every one share you hold, you’ll receive two additional share. This surprise announcement added to the strong momentum fueled by the company’s stellar Q1 earnings performance.

However, the shareholders holding the stock on the record date, Tuesday, September 16, 2025,  will be eligible for the bonus. The issue is subject to approval from shareholders and regulatory approvals

Key Takeaways

• The Board has recommended a final dividend of ₹60 per share (face value ₹2), which was recommended on May 15, 2025, for the financial year 2024-25. To receive the dividend, shareholders must hold the shares as of Friday, August 22, 2025.
• Overall, Godfrey Phillips India’s Q1 earnings exceeded expectations, especially on profit and revenue growth. The results highlight the company’s strong operational performance and management’s confidence, which have translated into significant stock outperformance. 
• The bonus share issue was a positive surprise from Godfrey Phillips that boosted investor sentiment. It improves accessibility by reducing the stock’s effective price, hence making it more attractive to new investors. For existing shareholders, such announcements are often a sign of strong financial health and management’s confidence in the company’s future.

As a result, the market reaction was strong and decisively bullish, clearly pricing in both the company’s solid fundamentals and its future growth potential.

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