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Hindalco Share Price Rallies 3.5% After Novelis Q4 FY26 Earnings; Oswego Hot Mill Restart Ahead of Schedule
Hindalco share price rose on Novelis Q4 FY26 results as EBITDA per tonne improved 10% and the Oswego hot mill restart moved ahead of schedule.
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TL;DR
Hindalco share price surged up to 3.5%-4% on May 20, 2026, after subsidiary Novelis reported Q4 FY 26 results that show a 10% rise in EBITDA per tonne. It also was confirmed that the Oswego hot mill restart will happen “well ahead” of the earlier June estimate. Improving operational metrics and Oswego recovery story drove strong investor sentiment even though net loss of $84 million weighed the headlines.
Introduction
Hindalco share price became the top Nifty gainer on May 20, 2026. It climbed up to 3.9% intraday to hit a high of ₹1,089.6 on the BSE even when the trading was at ₹1,078.8 by mid-morning.
The rally came after its wholly-owned US subsidiary, Novelis Inc., released Q4 FY 26 earnings on May 19 after market hours. This delivered a mixed but encouraging financials. Investors focused less on the headline net loss and more on the strong EBITDA per tonne improvement and positive Oswego plant update.
Hindalco Share Price
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Novelis Q4 FY 26: Key Earning Highlights
Novelis reported a consolidated net loss of $84 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, a sharp reversal from a net income of $294 million in the same quarter of the prior year. The company attributed the loss to $630 million in pre-tax net losses related to the Oswego plant fires.
However, the operational picture was more positive:
Metric | Q4 FY 26 | YoY Change | Commentary |
|---|---|---|---|
Net Sales | $4,787 million | Up 4% | Supported by higher average aluminium prices. |
Adjusted EBITDA | $459 million | Down 3% | Held relatively steady despite operational disruptions. |
Adjusted EBITDA per tonne shipped | $544 | Up 10% | Indicates better profitability per unit. |
Rolled product shipments | 844 kilotonnes | Down 12% | Weighed down by Oswego production disruptions. |
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The Oswego Fire Story
The Oswego plant has had a turbulent journey of recovery. Why?
It started after the first fire broke out on September 16, 2025 at Novelis facility in Oswego, New York. And right after that a second severe fire struck on November 20, 2025 in the same hot mill area where repair work from the first fire was being carried out.
The Economic Times had earlier reported that Hindalco expected a $550-$650 million cash flow impact from the fires in 2026. The hot mill originally slated to restart by December 2025. A second timeline has pushed the restart to late Q2 of calendar 2026. (ET)
Oswego Restart Now Ahead of Schedule- A Key Catalyst
The biggest positive surprise in the Novelis Q4 FY 26 earnings release was the Oswego restart timeline. CEO Steve Fisher stated: “We are firmly focused on execution-serving our customers, commissioning our state-of-the-art aluminium plant in Bay Minette and safely restarting Oswego within the next few weeks.
Beyond Oswego, Novelis is starting the state-of-the-art aluminium plant in Bay Minette, which is nearing completion.
Novelis’ latest earnings and project updates suggest that the combination of an earlier Oswego restart and Bay Minette progress could support future deleveraging and cash flow recovery. (Novelis)
Hindalco FY 26 Financial Performance: The Bigger Picture
Metric | Q3 Fy 26 | YoY Change/Note |
|---|---|---|
Revenue | ₹66,521 crore | Up 14% |
Consolidated EBITDA | ₹8,543 crore | Up 5% |
Consolidated PAT | ₹2,049 crore | Down 45%; included an exceptional item of ₹2,610 crore related to Oswego |
PAT before exceptional items | ₹4,051 crore | Up 8% |
Q4 FY25 Net Profit | ₹5,283 crore | Up 66% YoY |
Q4 FY25 Revenue | ₹64,890 crore | Up 16% YoY |
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Conclusion
The 3.5%-4% rally in Hindalco share price on May 20, 2026 is backed by clear fundamental narrative: Novelis Q4 FY 26 numbers are better-than-feared operationally, and the Oswego plant restart happening sooner than expected removes a key overhang that has weighed on the stock for nearly eight months.
With Bay Minette nearing completion and management guiding for a return to positive free cash flow by FY 27-end, Hindalco’s medium-term growth story appears intact. Long-term investors tracking the Hindalco share price would do well to watch the Oswego ramp-up progress.
FAQs
Why did the share price for Hindalco rise today?
Hindalo share price rose after subsidiary Novelis reported Q4 FY 26 results, which showed a 10% improvement in adjusted EBITDA per tonne.
What was the reported Novelis’ Q4 FY 26 net loss and why?
A total net loss of $84 million in Q4 FY 26, compared to a net income of $294 million in the prior year period. The loss was primarily driven by $630 million in pre-tax losses related to fires at the Oswego plant in September and November 2025.
What is Novelis’ adjusted EBITDA per tonne for Q4 FY 26?
Novelis reported an adjusted EBITDA per tonne of $544 in Q4 FY 26, up to 10% YoY.
How has the Oswego fire impacted Hindalco’s financials?
Hindalco had initially estimated a $550-$650 million cash flow impact from the Oswego fires. In Q3 FY 26, the company booked an exceptional item of ₹2,610 crore related to Oswego.
