1:5 Stock Split: This small-cap healthcare stock jumps after Q4 profit rises 11%, revenue climbs 15%

1:5 Stock Split: Shares of Jupiter Life Line Hospitals Limited gained over 2 per cent in intraday trade after the healthcare company announced a stock split and dividend alongside its March quarter earnings.

The small-cap hospital operator, which runs multi-speciality tertiary and quaternary care hospitals across India, saw its stock rise as much as 2.03 per cent to an intraday high of Rs 1,359.10 on Friday, compared to the previous close of Rs 1,332. The stock later pared some gains and was trading around Rs 1,355 apiece.

The company currently commands a market capitalisation of around Rs 8,884 crore.

Board approves 1:5 stock split

Jupiter Life Line Hospitals Limited said its board of directors approved a stock split in the ratio of 1:5 at its meeting held on May 15, 2026.

Under the split, every equity share with a face value of Rs 10 will be subdivided into five equity shares with a face value of Rs 2 each.

The company said the move is aimed at improving affordability of the stock and encouraging wider retail participation.

The record date for determining eligible shareholders for the stock split will be announced separately.

For instance, a shareholder holding 1,000 shares of face value Rs 10 each before the split will hold 5,000 shares of face value Rs 2 each after the split, while the overall value of the investment will remain unchanged.

Q4 revenue rises 15 per cent

The company reported a healthy operational performance for the March quarter.

Consolidated revenue from operations rose 15.13 per cent year-on-year to Rs 388 crore in Q4 FY26 compared to Rs 337 crore in the corresponding quarter last year.

On a sequential basis, revenue increased 6.3 per cent from Rs 365 crore reported in Q3 FY26.

Net profit climbs to Rs 50 Crore

Consolidated net profit for the quarter increased 11.11 per cent year-on-year to Rs 50 crore from Rs 45 crore in the year-ago period.

On a quarter-on-quarter basis, profit rose 19.05 per cent from Rs 42 crore reported in the December quarter.

Basic earnings per share stood at Rs 7.66 during Q4 FY26 compared to Rs 6.89 in the corresponding quarter of FY25.

Company announces final dividend

The board of Jupiter Life Line Hospitals Limited also recommended a final dividend of Re 1 per equity share for FY26, representing 10 per cent on the face value of Rs 10 each.

The company said the dividend payment will be completed on or before June 13, 2026.

FY26 revenue crosses Rs 1,500 crore

For the full financial year FY26, the company’s revenue increased to Rs 1,500 crore from Rs 1,262 crore in FY25.

Net profit stood at Rs 194.19 crore compared to Rs 193.75 crore in the previous financial year.

Annual earnings per share improved marginally to Rs 29.59 from Rs 29.47 reported in FY25.

Over the last three years, Jupiter Life Line Hospitals Limited has delivered a revenue CAGR of 18.87 per cent and net profit CAGR of 38.51 per cent.

The company’s return on capital employed (ROCE) stood at 15.4 per cent, while return on equity (ROE) came in at 13.6 per cent. Its debt-to-equity ratio was reported at 0.38 times.