Highlights
- Apollo Hospitals touched a fresh 52-week high of INR 8,693.50 during Thursday's trading session.
- The stock closed 0.22% higher at INR 8,592.00 while outperforming the NIFTY 50 across multiple periods.
- The company reported consolidated net profit of INR 55,130 lakh for the quarter ended March 2026.
Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited (NSE:APOLLOHOSP) remained in focus on June 25, 2026, after its shares touched a fresh 52-week high during the trading session before ending with modest gains. The stock climbed to an intraday high of INR 8,693.50, its highest level over the past year, and closed at INR 8,592.00 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). The closing price represented an increase of 0.22% from the previous close of INR 8,573.50.
The stock opened at INR 8,575.50 and traded within an intraday range of INR 8,535.50 to INR 8,693.50. The volume-weighted average price (VWAP) stood at INR 8,613.08. During the session, around 3.78 lakh shares changed hands, generating a traded value of approximately INR 325.96 crore.
Stock Outpaces Benchmark Across Investment Horizons
Apollo Hospitals continued to outperform the NIFTY 50 across several investment periods. The stock gained 1.12% over one week, compared with a return of 0.18% for the benchmark index. Over one month, the share advanced 3.95%, while the NIFTY 50 gained 0.60%.
On a year-to-date basis, the stock delivered a return of 20.72%, compared with an 8.00% decline in the benchmark. The one-year return stood at 20.89%, while the NIFTY 50 recorded a decline of 5.84%. Over three years, Apollo Hospitals generated a return of 70.44%, while its five-year return reached 149.64%, exceeding the benchmark during both periods.
Source: NSE
Market Capitalisation and Trading Activity
Apollo Hospitals ended the trading session with a total market capitalisation of INR 1,23,439.13 crore. Its free-float market capitalisation stood at INR 88,093.69 crore.
The stock recorded an impact cost of 0.01%, reflecting active trading conditions. Deliverable quantity accounted for 59.94% of the traded volume. The face value of each share remained INR 5, while the applicable margin rate stood at 12.50%.
The company is a constituent of the NIFTY 50 Index and is classified under the Hospital industry.
Valuation and Trading Indicators
Apollo Hospitals traded at a symbol price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 63.10, while the adjusted P/E stood at 62.63. Exchange data also indicated that the scrip's P/E has remained above 50 for the previous four trailing quarters.
The stock traded between a 52-week low of INR 6,696.50 and a fresh high of INR 8,693.50. Daily volatility stood at 1.27%, while annualised volatility was reported at 24.26%. The security continued to trade without any price band restrictions.
March 2026 Financial Performance
For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, Apollo Hospitals reported consolidated total income of INR 6,64,940 lakh. Consolidated profit before tax stood at INR 71,140 lakh, while consolidated net profit came in at INR 55,130 lakh. Consolidated earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter was INR 36.82.
On a standalone basis, the company reported total income of INR 2,52,880 lakh. Standalone profit before tax was INR 49,440 lakh, while net profit stood at INR 38,240 lakh. Standalone earnings per share for the quarter was INR 26.59.
Key Risks
- Higher valuation multiples may increase share price sensitivity.
- Regulatory changes could affect the healthcare sector.
- Rising operating costs may influence future profitability.
- Market volatility may impact short-term stock performance.
Share Performance
Apollo Hospitals shares closed at INR 8,592.00 on Thursday, up 0.22% from the previous close of INR 8,573.50 after touching a fresh 52-week high of INR 8,693.50. The stock traded between INR 8,535.50 and INR 8,693.50, with 3.78 lakh shares changing hands and a traded value of INR 325.96 crore. The stock continued to outperform the NIFTY 50 across one-week, one-month, year-to-date, one-year, three-year and five-year periods.
Source: TradingView
Summary
Apollo Hospitals (NSE:APOLLOHOSP) ended Thursday's session with modest gains after reaching a fresh 52-week high during intraday trade. The company reported consolidated net profit of INR 55,130 lakh for the March 2026 quarter while maintaining a market capitalisation above INR 1.23 lakh crore. The stock continued to outperform the NIFTY 50 across multiple investment horizons.
FAQs
Q: Why was Apollo Hospitals stock in focus today?
A: The stock touched a fresh 52-week high of INR 8,693.50 before closing 0.22% higher at INR 8,592.00.
Q: What were Apollo Hospitals' March 2026 consolidated financial results?
A: The company reported consolidated total income of INR 6,64,940 lakh and consolidated net profit of INR 55,130 lakh.
Q: How has Apollo Hospitals performed compared with the NIFTY 50?
A: The stock has outperformed the benchmark across one-week, one-month, year-to-date, one-year, three-year and five-year periods.