Kirloskar Pneumatic Company Ltd (KPCL) reported a 24 per cent year-on-year jump in Profit Before Tax to ₹46 crore for the first quarter of FY27, even as its stock fell sharply on Tuesday following the results announcement.Revenue from operations grew 10 per cent year-on-year to ₹300 crore in Q1 FY27, up from ₹272 crore in the same period last year. EBITDA rose 23 per cent to ₹54 crore, with margins expanding to 17.5 per cent from 15.7 per cent.Profit After Tax came in at ₹34 crore, a 21 per cent increase, with PAT margins improving to 11 per cent from 10 per cent.On a consolidated basis, the numbers were stronger. Revenue grew 7 per cent to ₹303 crore, while PAT surged 32 per cent to ₹33 crore. Consolidated EBITDA margins expanded nearly 300 basis points to 17.3 per cent.Despite the earnings beat, KPCL shares fell 3.92 per cent to ₹1,652.80 on the NSE by early afternoon, touching an intraday low of ₹1,575.60. The stock has shed over 15 per cent in the past month and is trading well below its 52-week high of ₹2,197.10 hit in June 2026.The company’s order book stood at ₹1,853 crore as of July 1, 2026, marginally lower than ₹1,863 crore at the start of the fiscal year. The compression business remains the dominant revenue contributor at roughly 94 per cent of total revenue.During the quarter, KPCL launched the A-800 centrifugal compressor under its Tezcatlipoca range and introduced “Tonalli,” a compact biogas solution targeting factories, hotels, and restaurants generating 100 to 250 kg of food waste daily. Credit rating agency CRISIL upgraded the company’s rating to AA from AA(-) with a stable outlook.Managing Director Aman Kirloskar described revenue growth as modest but said the company remains focused on operational efficiency and long-term sustainable growth.Published on July 21, 2026