CDSL Q4 Results 2025: Net Profit Falls 22%, 125% Final Dividend Declared; 1100% 5Y Gain; PL Capital Bullish

Central Depository Services (India) Ltd. or CDSL, the only listed securities depository in India, has announced its Q4 FY25 earnings, revealing both a dip in profits and a generous 125% dividend payout for shareholders. Despite weaker financials this quarter, the company continues to reward long-term investors.

CDSL Q4 FY2025 Results

According to its latest financial statement released on May 3, 2025, CDSL's consolidated net profit dropped by 22.5% year-on-year to Rs 100.3 crore in the March 2025 quarter. In the same quarter last year, the company had posted a profit of Rs 129.4 crore. The drop is largely attributed to lower market activity and reduced transaction volumes.

CDSL's revenue for Q4 FY25 also declined by 6.8% YoY, falling to Rs 224 crore from Rs 241 crore a year ago. The company's EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation) came in at Rs 109 crore, which is a decline of 26.1% compared to Rs 148 crore in Q4 FY24. The EBITDA margin also narrowed to 48.7% due to pressure on operating profitability.

CDSL Dividend 2025: 125% Final Dividend Announced

In good news for shareholders, the CDSL board has proposed a final dividend of 125% for FY2025. That means Rs 12.50 per share on the face value of Rs 10 per share. However, the dividend record date has not yet been announced. Investors are advised to stay tuned for further updates from the company regarding the record and ex-dividend dates.

CDSL Share Price Performance: Should You Buy, Hold or Sell CDSL Stock?

CDSL shares at the end of Friday's trading on May 2nd closed at Rs 1,324.70, 0.36% up from the previous close. CDSL stocks have grown about 10% in the last 30 days of trading sessions. The stock has given a positive return of 27% over the past 12 months and an impressive 1100% return in the last five years. However, CDSL shares in the last six months slipped about 13% and 26% so far this year. At the current market price, the stocks are down 33 % from their 52-week high range.

PL Capital (Prabhudas Lilladher) is bullish on CDSL and expects the stock to reach Rs. 1,500, which means a possible 11% upside from current levels. They recommend keeping a stop loss at Rs.1,180 to limit risk in case the market moves the other way.

About CDSL

Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL), established in 1999, is a leading securities depository in India. Headquartered in Mumbai, it is India's leading central securities depository. It plays a crucial role in holding and maintaining dematerialised securities. As of February 2025, CDSL has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 60 million active demat accounts. It is regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and serves stock exchanges, brokers, clearing corporations, and individual investors. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including dematerialisation and rematerialisation of securities, electronic holding and transfer, pledge facilitation, and e-voting services for companies. Additionally, CDSL provides centralised record-keeping of Know Your Customer (KYC) documents for capital market investors. Its extensive network comprises 577 depository participants across 17,829 locations, ensuring widespread accessibility as per data on the company website