Tata Steel likely to stage strong Q1 FY26 show on July 30? Here's what investors can expect from Tata group metal giant

Tata Steel Q1 FY26 Results Preview: Tata group steelmaker Tata Steel is scheduled to report its financial results on Wednesday, July 30. Analysts expect the steel giant--part of the Nifty50 and Nifty Metal indices--to stage a strong operational performance on the back of improving European operations.

Tata Steel Q1 FY26 Earnings Preview | What to expect in top-line and bottom-line?

Tata Steel is estimated to register a consolidated net profit of Rs 1,674.4 crore for the quarter ended June 30, which translates to a jump of 28.9 per cent over the corresponding period a year ago, according to Zee Business research. The analaysts expect the steelmaker's June-quarter revenue to come in at Rs 50,477.6 crore, down 7.8 per cent on a year-on-year basis.

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The Tata group company's sales volumes are estimated to decline 3-4 per cent on account of the suspension of operations at three blast furnaces.

Tata Steel Q1 earnings due on July 30 | What to expect on the operational front?

According to Zee Business research, Tata Steel is expected to clinch a 3.6 per cent year-on-year rise to Rs 6,937 crore in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) for the quarter ended June 30.

Its EBITDA margin--a key measure of profitability--is estimated to improve by 140 basis points (bps) to 13.6 per cent.

Key things to watch out for in Tata Steel Q1 earnings report

According to Zee Business research, investors will closely look out for the following aspects in the metal gian's Q1 earnings report:

• Falling coking coal costs
• India business supported by a favourable average selling price
• Improving European operations and related commentary
• Management outlook and guidance on realisations and capex

Tata Steel shares vs Nifty 50 vs Nifty Metal

On Tuesday, Tata Steel shares registered mild gains, following two back-to-back sessions of losses. The stock rose as much as 0.8 per cent to Rs 160.9 apiece on BSE during the session.

Tata Steel shares have rewarded investors with a return of 17 per cent so far in 2025, outperforming gains of 4.0 per cent and 8.3 per cent in the Nifty50 and Nifty Metal indices, respectively.

At the current level, the Tata Steel stock has declined 1.7 per cent in a year while the Nifty50 and Nifty Metal gauges have dropped 0.5 per cent and 0.9 per cent, respectively.