NSE:ATUL 23 January 2026

Atul Q3 results: profit jumps 40% but labour-code costs bite; shares end higher

Atul Ltd shares rose 1.03% to 5,833.25 rupees after reporting a 40% year-on-year profit jump to 163.54 crore rupees for the December quarter, with revenue up 11% to 1,573.62 crore. Operating expenses climbed 2.9% from the previous quarter, and employee benefit costs surged due to a 41.35 crore rupee provision for new labour codes. Indian stocks closed lower, with the Nifty 50 down 0.95%.

23 January 2026

Earnings Reports·NSE:ATUL·Stock Market

Neo Performance Materials Stock Dips Amid Valuation Debate Following Volatile Trading
March 20, 2026, 1:59 PM EDT. Neo Performance Materials (TSX:NEO) experienced a steep 14.1% drop in share price in one day and 22.5% over the past week, despite a strong 90-day gain of 27.46% and a 1-year return exceeding 118%. The Toronto-based company, active in rare earth materials across multiple regions, sees divided views on valuation. A popular market narrative values shares at CA$25.33, suggesting a nearly 20% undervaluation against Friday's CA$20.47 close. However, a discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis counters this with a much lower fair value of CA$13.16, indicating the stock could be overvalued. The stock's future hinges on execution at a new Estonian sintered magnet plant and demand from Europe's automotive sector. Investors face a clear dilemma amid this volatility and contrasting valuation models.