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flag Paytm's low ESOP costs and shift to high-margin services fueled three profitable quarters and improved financial health.

flag Paytm’s employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) expenses were just 1.6% of revenue in the first half of fiscal year 2026, significantly lower than peers like PhonePe, Pine Labs, Urban Company, and Swiggy, according to a BofA Global Research report. flag This low cost reflects tighter financial control and contributes to Paytm’s return to profitability, with three consecutive profitable quarters and a net profit of ₹225 crore in Q3 FY25. flag The company has shifted toward higher-margin businesses—financial services, insurance, and broking—now making up 45% of revenue, improving operating leverage and margins. flag Despite ESOPs being a non-cash retention tool, Paytm’s lean expense structure and strong cash flow underscore its improved financial health and sustainable growth strategy.

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