Shares of Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers (RCF) surged 7.33% to Rs 134.55 in Friday’s trading session after the company reported a sharp jump in quarterly earnings and robust revenue growth for Q4FY26, boosting investor sentiment.The state-run fertiliser major posted a 158% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit for the March 2026 quarter at Rs 186.72 crore, compared to Rs 72.46 crore in the corresponding quarter last year.Revenue from operations also witnessed strong momentum, climbing nearly 49.6% YoY to Rs 5,580.57 crore in Q4FY26 from Rs 3,729.67 crore in Q4FY25, reflecting healthy operational performance and improved business activity.For the full financial year FY26, the company reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 427.45 crore, marking a solid 76% increase over Rs 242.45 crore recorded in FY25. Consolidated revenue from operations rose 9.1% annually to Rs 18,480.17 crore, up from Rs 16,933.64 crore in the previous fiscal.RCF’s March quarter performance highlighted strong business momentum, supported by a significant rise in operational income and steady execution across segments. The company’s full-year numbers further underscored improving financial strength and a consistent growth trajectory.Adding to investor cheer, the Board of Directors recommended a final dividend of Rs 1.34 per equity share for FY26, subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming AGM. The dividend, representing 13.40% on paid-up equity share capital, is expected to be paid within 30 days of declaration.Despite Friday’s sharp rally, the stock has remained under pressure over the past year, declining around 16%. The company currently commands a market capitalisation of Rs 6,860.24 crore, while its 52-week high stands at Rs 166.50.On the valuation front, RCF trades at a PE ratio of 21.43, with a Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.41 and a Price-to-Book ratio of 1.41, indicating relatively moderate valuations within the sector.From a technical perspective, the stock’s RSI (14) stands at 48.5, suggesting neutral momentum. An RSI below 30 is considered oversold, while an RSI above 70 indicates overbought conditions. The stock is currently trading above 6 out of 8 key simple moving averages (SMAs), signalling near-term strength, although it remains below its crucial 150-day and 200-day SMAs.Also read: Honasa Consumer shares zoom 11% on robust Q4. Jefferies, CLSA see more room to runInstitutional activity remained mixed during the March 2026 quarter. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) marginally increased their stake from 2.50% to 2.60%, while mutual fund holdings edged lower from 0.18% to 0.14%.(Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of The Economic Times)