Coal India Dividend: Key Dates and Payout Details for February 2026

Coal India has officially set February 18, 2026, as the record date for its third interim dividend. Shareholders will receive ₹5.50 per equity share (with a face value of ₹10) for the 2025–26 financial year.

Eligible investors can expect the dividend to be credited to their accounts on or before Friday, March 13.

Important Deadlines for Investors

To qualify for this payout, you must own the stock before the record date. Since India follows a T+1 settlement cycle, shares must be in your portfolio by the end of today, February 17. If you purchase shares on or after the record date (February 18), you will not be eligible for this specific dividend.

Coal India’s Dividend History and Yield

Coal India is well-known for sharing profits with its investors. At the current market price of roughly ₹419.20, the stock offers a solid dividend yield of approximately 6.30%.

The company has a consistent track record of payouts:

November 2025: Second interim dividend of ₹10.25 per share.
August 2025: Final dividend of ₹5.15 per share.
Past 12 Months: Total dividends have reached ₹20.90 per share.

Since 2011, Coal India has declared 33 dividends, making it a popular choice for those seeking regular income along with potential long-term growth.

Q3 Results 2026: A Look at the Financials

Last week, the company shared its financial results for the December quarter. Here are the key highlights:

Net Profit: Reported at ₹7,165 crore, down 16% from ₹8,491 crore in the same period last year. This was slightly lower than what many analysts expected.
Revenue: Consolidated revenue from operations fell by 4.7% year-on-year to ₹30,818 crore.
Quarterly Growth: Despite the year-on-year drop, net profit actually jumped 68% compared to the previous September quarter (₹4,264 crore).
Challenges: Higher operating costs and a one-time charge for executive pay revisions impacted the bottom line. Average coal prices also dipped slightly compared to last year.

Analyst Outlook

Following these results, domestic brokerage JM Financial maintained a ‘Reduce’ rating on the stock, setting a target price of ₹401. Analysts noted that while the dividend remains attractive, the company faces pressure from rising costs and a slight dip in coal production targets.

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