Paytm Share Price Jumps 5% As One97 Communications Posts First Annual Profit, Q4 Revenue Up 18%; Time to Buy?

Shares of Paytm parent One97 Communications Ltd remained sharply higher in early trade on May 7, 2026, following the company's Q4 and FY25 earnings announcement. The fintech major reported its first full-year profit, even though quarterly earnings moderated sequentially in the March 2026 quarter. Investors reacted positively to the company's return to annual profitability, supported by stronger payments activity and growth in its financial services business.

Paytm Share Price Today on NSE

The stock was trading at Rs 1,166.90 on the NSE at around 9:16 AM, registering a strong gain of 5.07%, or Rs 56.30, for the day. It opened at Rs 1,150 and continued to witness buying momentum during the session. One97 Communications touched an intraday high of Rs 1,168.20, while the day's low stood at Rs 1,148.

One97 Communications Q4 Results: Paytm Returns to Annual Profitability; March Quarter Earnings Slip from December Peak

The company posted a net profit of Rs 552 crore in FY25, marking a significant turnaround from the net loss of Rs 663 crore recorded in the previous financial year. The development signals improving operational strength and renewed momentum in Paytm's core business segments.

However, on a quarter-on-quarter basis, Paytm company saw some moderation in earnings. One97 Communications reported a net profit of Rs 183 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, lower than the Rs 225 crore posted in the December 2025 quarter. Despite the sequential decline, Paytm's latest quarterly performance marked a sharp recovery from the Rs 545 crore net loss reported in the corresponding quarter last year.

Paytm Q4 Revenue Rises 18% YoY on Strong Payments and Merchant Growth

Revenue growth also remained strong for Paytm during the quarter. One97 Communications reported revenue from operations of Rs 2,264 crore in the March 2026 quarter, reflecting an 18% year-on-year increase from Rs 1,912 crore in the same period a year ago.

The figure also improved sequentially from Rs 2,194 crore in the December 2025 quarter. Paytm attributed the growth to higher transaction volumes and the continued expansion of its merchant device network.

On a full-year basis, Paytm's revenue from operations increased 22% to Rs 8,437 crore in FY25, up from Rs 6,900 crore in the previous fiscal year. The company said merchant gross merchandise value (GMV) grew 27% during the year, reflecting continued expansion in merchant-led payments and financial services.

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