AK Capital Services Declares 2nd Interim Dividend of INR 22 for FY 2025-26 with Positive Q3FY26 Results

A.K. Capital Services Ltd. has announced a second interim dividend and reported strong quarterly numbers, while the share price trades with a modest valuation and mixed technical signals. The announcement is relevant for income-focused and long-term investors tracking NBFC and merchant banking businesses in India.

For the financial year 2025-26, the Board has approved an interim payout of Rs 22 per equity share with a face value of Rs 10. The benefit will go to shareholders whose names appear on the company’s register as of the announced record date.

The company stated in its filing that the Board has Declared 2nd Interim Dividend of INR 22/- per fully paid up equity share (face value of INR 10/- per equity share) for the financial year 2025-26. Further, the Board of Directors of the Company has fixed the Record Date as Tuesday, February 24, 2026, to determine the names of the equity shareholders of the Company who shall be entitled to receive Interim Dividend for the financial year 2025-26 and the Interim Dividend shall be paid on or before March 6, 2026. Based on the prevailing market price, the announced payout translates into a dividend yield of about 3.15%.

AKCSL reported firm growth in its December 2025 quarter results, which support the latest dividend decision. Consolidated net sales and profit both rose year-on-year, while operating earnings also improved. According to data reported by MoneyControl, the company’s performance in Q3FY26 showed double-digit growth in revenue and profit compared with the December 2024 quarter.

AK Capital Services Q3 performance	Q3FY26	Q3FY25 / Q3FY24	Change
Consolidated net sales	Rs 134.75 crore	Rs 115.01 crore	+17.16%
Consolidated net profit	Rs 25.03 crore	Rs 16.50 crore	+51.68%
EBITDA	Rs 96.31 crore	Rs 82.13 crore	+17.27%

On 19 February 2026 at 09:07 AM IST, A.K. Capital Services Ltd. (BSE: 530499) traded at Rs 1,649.95. The price moved up 3.12% from the previous close of Rs 1,619.10. During the early session, the stock opened at Rs 1,649.95 and touched the same level as both the intraday high and low.

The company’s market capitalisation at that time stood near Rs 1,088.97 crore. On a trailing basis, the stock traded at a Price-to-Earnings ratio of 10.48, well below the broader sector average of 45.38. The book value per share was reported at Rs 1,537, while earnings per share stood at Rs 157.48.

Metric	Value
Share price (19 Feb 2026, 09:07 AM)	Rs 1,649.95
Previous close	Rs 1,619.10
Market capitalisation	Rs 1,088.97 crore
P/E ratio	10.48
Sector average P/E	45.38
Book value per share	Rs 1,537
EPS	Rs 157.48
Interim dividend per share	Rs 22.00
Dividend yield	3.15%

AK Capital Services dividend and technical outlook

From a price trend perspective, A.K. Capital Services Ltd. has delivered strong gains over multiple time frames. Over the last year, the stock generated a return of about 61%. Over three years, it advanced roughly 251%, while five-year data shows an increase of around 312%.

Performance since listing has been even stronger, with an approximate total return of 10,122% up to the latest reported date. For investors evaluating past behaviour, these figures highlight long-term wealth creation, while the current dividend adds an income element to the overall return profile.

Short-term technical readings present a contrasting view to the long-term performance trend. A R Ramachandran, part-time SEBI-registered Research Analyst, Tips2trades, commented, AK Capital stock price is bearish on the Daily charts with strong resistance at 1635. A Daily close below support of 1540 could lead to a target of 1350 in the near term. Traders may track these levels alongside fundamental factors such as earnings and dividend payout.

A.K. Capital Services Ltd. was founded in 1993 and operates as a non-banking financial company and Category I Merchant Banker registered with SEBI. The entity is part of the A.K. Group and has an established presence in Indian debt and capital markets. The current interim dividend continues its practice of rewarding shareholders while the business reports steady growth.

The latest developments at A.K. Capital Services Ltd. combine a Rs 22 interim dividend, double-digit growth in revenue and profit, and a P/E multiple below the sector average. While technical charts suggest near-term caution, the stock’s long-term returns and present yield provide investors with a mix of income and historical capital appreciation data to assess.

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