# Just Dial shares surge 14% as profit climbs to Rs 166 crore Company's Q1 profit reaches Rs 166 crore - **Source:** [Economic Times](https://brifing.si/source/37791137-c35a-4ffe-b6a9-fe103afc9e48) - **Published:** 2026-07-13 - **Topic:** [Finance](https://brifing.si/c/finance) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/e0476821-974b-4bdd-b024-201bd654cbae ## Just Dial shares hit record high Just Dial shares soared up to 14% to Rs 645 on the BSE following the announcement of its Q1 2026 financial results. This surge was driven by the company's net profit reaching Rs 166.2 crore and a 9.9% increase in revenue. ## Steady growth in revenue and profit Just Dial reported Rs 327.5 crore in revenue for Q1 2026, showing growth both annually and quarterly. EBITDA rose to Rs 87.4 crore, marking a 1.1% increase. The company's EBITDA margin remained robust at 26.7%. ## Impact of technological investments Just Dial highlighted that its investments in technology and AI integration have boosted operational efficiency. AI-powered voice assistants are enhancing buyer-seller matching by better understanding user intent and optimizing sales processes. ## Increase in traffic and listings The company recorded 192.9 million unique visitors in Q1. Active listings grew by 13% to 56.1 million. Geocoded listings and listing images also saw significant increases. ## Optimistic remarks from management Just Dial's management stated that FY27 started strong, with revenue posting the fastest quarterly growth in a decade. Artificial intelligence is emerging as a key growth driver for customer experience and operational efficiency. ## Hopes for the future Just Dial aims to maintain its leadership as a local search platform while continuing to grow through technological innovations. However, shares have fallen 31% annually, presenting an intriguing opportunity for investors. ## Sources covering this story - https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/just-dial-shares-rocket-14-as-profit-rises-to-rs-166-crore-revenue-grows-10-yoy/articleshow/132356592.cms — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._