Mumbai, January 30: Shares of One 97 Communications, the parent entity of fintech leader Paytm, experienced a decline of 2.41 per cent during morning trade on Friday. The stock's performance followed the company's release of its third-quarter financial results for the period ending December 31, 2025, which showed a significant return to profitability.

The scrip opened at INR 1,164.90 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and touched an intra-day low of INR 1,115.60. Market observers noted that the drop appeared to be driven by profit-booking after the company met high earnings expectations, leading to a "sell on news" reaction among some traders. Hind Copper Share Price Today, January 30: Stock Slides Nearly 7% Despite Global Copper Rally.

Paytm Share Price, Q3 Results Performance

Paytm reported a consolidated net profit of INR 225 crore for the December quarter, a sharp turnaround from the INR 208 crore loss recorded in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year. This marks the company's third consecutive profitable quarter, following profits of INR 123 crore and INR 21 crore in the first and second quarters of FY26, respectively.

Revenue from operations grew 20 per cent year-on-year to INR 2,194 crore. This growth was primarily attributed to increased payment transaction volumes, higher merchant device subscriptions, and the continued expansion of financial services distribution.

Strategic Business Growth and Outlook

The company's financial services revenue grew by 34 per cent year-on-year, reaching INR 672 crore. The merchant subscription base reached 1.44 crore devices, including Soundbox and POS machines, which is an increase of 27 lakh devices from the previous year.

Operating efficiency also showed marked improvement, with EBITDA (before ESOP costs) turning positive at INR 156 crore. Management highlighted that AI-led product innovations and a focused merchant acquisition strategy have been key drivers in improving unit economics and overall profitability.

Paytm Market Valuation Concerns

Despite the positive earnings report, the stock remains below its recent 52-week high of INR 1,381.80. Analysts point to cautious sentiment regarding retail user acquisition following previous regulatory shifts, though the company’s monthly transacting users (MTU) grew to 7.6 crore during the quarter. Stocks to Buy or Sell Today, January 30, 2026: Voltas, Vedanta, and RBL Bank Among Shares That May Remain in Spotlight on Friday.

Paytm maintains a healthy liquidity position with a cash balance of INR 12,882 crore as of December 2025. The company recently appointed Vijay Shekhar Sharma as the CEO of its subsidiary, Paytm Payment Services Limited (PPSL), which received final RBI approval to operate as an online payment aggregator in late 2025.

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