Highlights

• Berger Paints shares gained more than 5% during Wednesday morning NSE trade.
• Q4 FY26 standalone PAT increased 38% after exceptional items recognition.
• Decorative business volume growth reached double digits during the reported quarter.

Shares of Berger Paints  Limited (NSE:BERGEPAINT) moved higher during the May 13, 2026 trading session, rising 6.38% to INR 519.25 on the National Stock Exchange. The stock opened at INR 505.00 and touched an intraday high of INR 533.35, while the session low stood at INR 504.95. The previous closing price was INR 488.10.

Trading activity remained elevated as investors reacted to the company’s Q4 FY26 earnings presentation and operational updates released on May 12, 2026.

Source: TradingView

Trading Volumes and Market Metrics

Berger Paints recorded traded volume of 61.19 lakh shares during the session, while traded value stood at approximately INR 318.57 crore. The stock reported a VWAP of INR 520.67 and impact cost of 0.05, indicating active liquidity during trading hours. Deliverable quantity as a percentage of traded quantity stood at 16.16%.

Q4 FY26 Financial Performance

According to the company’s standalone Q4 FY26 financial results, total income from operations rose 6.7% to INR 2,504 crore from INR 2,347.45 crore in the corresponding period last year.

PBDIT increased 17.8% to INR 458.74 crore, while PBDIT margin expanded to 18.3% from 16.6% in Q4 FY25.

Profit after tax after exceptional items rose 38.1% to INR 327.28 crore compared with INR 236.92 crore in the year-ago quarter. Profit before exceptional item and tax increased 25% to INR 397.29 crore.

The company stated that decorative segment volume growth stood at 11.8%, while value growth came in at 6.7% during the quarter.

Business Segment Updates

Berger Paints reported double-digit volume growth in decorative paints, supported by premium emulsions and pre-price hike channel demand.Construction chemicals and waterproofing businesses continued to report momentum across markets, while automotive coatings registered double-digit volume growth aided by demand in two-wheelers and three-wheelers.

Protective coatings reported high single-digit growth, while wood coatings continued to record double-digit expansion across markets. The company added more than 700 retail stores during FY26, taking the total retail footprint to around 1,900 stores. Tinting machine installations crossed 10,000 units during the period.

Q4 FY26 Performance

Source: Company Filing

Market Capitalisation and Return Profile

The company’s market capitalisation stood at approximately INR 60,177.41 crore, while free float market capitalisation was around INR 14,640.43 crore.Berger Paints shares gained 7.76% over one week and 11.92% during the last one month.

However, one-year returns remained negative at 5.03%.The stock remains below its 52-week high of INR 605.00 recorded on July 3, 2025.

Key Risks

• Competitive pricing pressure may affect profitability across decorative paint segments.
• Raw material cost volatility could impact gross margin trends and operating performance.
• Slowdown in housing and construction activity may affect paint demand growth.
• Currency depreciation may increase imported input and operational costs.

Summary

Berger Paints India Limited (NSE:BERGEPAINT) shares gained over 5% during the May 13, 2026 NSE trading session after the company released its Q4 FY26 investor presentation. The company reported double-digit decorative volume growth and a 38% rise in quarterly PAT after exceptional items. Market activity remained elevated with traded value crossing INR 318 crore during the session.

FAQs

Q: Why did Berger Paints shares rise on May 13, 2026?
A: The stock gained after the company released its Q4 FY26 financial presentation and business performance updates.

Q: What was Berger Paints’ Q4 FY26 PAT growth?
A: PAT after exceptional items increased 38.1% during Q4 FY26 compared with the year-ago quarter.

Q: Which segments supported Berger Paints’ quarterly growth?
A: Decorative paints, waterproofing, automotive coatings and wood coatings contributed to business growth during the quarter.