Today, on 16th April, 2025, the Indian Railway Finance Corp (IRFC) experienced a modest surge of nearly 1% in its share prices. Despite the broader market fluctuations, IRFC is attracting investors. Analysts and market experts say that the Union Budget for railway projects and other developments within the company could have triggered a positive outlook, boosting share prices.
Today, IRFC’s shares opened to the market at Rs. 129.00, a slight up from last session’s close of Rs. 128.27.
IRFC Share Price in Today’s Market
At 10:15 a.m., IRFC’s share price stood at Rs. 129.15. It is nearly 0.69% higher than its previous close. According to the reports and estimates on Money Control, the current market capitalisation shows 168,779 cores; the UC Limit is 141.09, and the LC Limit is 115.44.
Company Financials
During the third quarter of FY 2024-25, IRFC’s Revenue from Operations reached ₹6,763.43 crore, this marks a 0.4% increase year-over-year (YoY) over the 6,736.57 crore earned in Q3 FY2023-24. The company recorded a net profit of Rs. 1,630.66 crore, marking a 2% surge from last year’s third quarter. IRFC” s earnings per share increased to Rs. 1.25 against Rs. 1.22 in the third quarter of the previous year. Its Net Profit Margin touched 24.10%, a 1.59% increase YoY.
Recent News About IRFC
- IRFC is scheduled to declare its fourth quarter financial results on 20th May.
- The Navratna status awarded in early March boosted analysts’ confidence, and they expect a positive outcome.
- The Board of Directors of IRFC authorised a second interim dividend of ₹0.80 per equity share for FY2024–2025 on 17th March. The dividend payment was scheduled to be completed within 30 days of the declaration.
IRFC Share Price Target
The latest reports on IRFC’s share price target comes from Anshul Jain of Lakshmi Shree Investment And Securities. He stated that if IRFC closes on or above Rs. 140 on a closing basis, the target may touch Rs. 160 to Rs. 165 in nine to twelve months.
Should You Buy, Sell, Or Hold?
Despite the rising prices and Q3 performance, analysts on Trendlyne and MoneyControl strongly recommend selling the stocks. Before investing in IRFC, consider its long-term performance and consult your analyst to make the perfect move.
