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View Risks →Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Limited — Q3 FY26
ABLBL delivered a strong Q3 FY26 with revenue of ₹2,343 crore (+10% YoY) and EBITDA of ₹431 crore (+21% YoY), with margin expanding 180 bps to 18.4%.
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ABLBL delivered a strong Q3 FY26 with revenue of ₹2,343 crore (+10% YoY) and EBITDA of ₹431 crore (+21% YoY), with margin expanding 180 bps to 18.4%. PAT grew 66% YoY to ₹100 crore. Growth was driven by double-digit like-for-like retail sales, strong performance in emerging brands (Reebok +20%, innerwear double-digit), and disciplined cost management. Management expects double-digit revenue growth to sustain, with emerging brands targeting 25% of revenue in 4-5 years. Capex for FY26 is guided at ₹320-330 crore, with net debt reduction to ₹800 crore. Key risk: wedding calendar shifts and festive seasonality could cause quarterly volatility.
ABLBL ने वित्त वर्ष 2026 की तीसरी तिमाही में शानदार प्रदर्शन किया। कंपनी की कमाई ₹2,343 करोड़ रही, जो पिछले साल से 10% ज़्यादा है। कमाई पर खर्च घटाने के बाद बचा मुनाफा (EBITDA) ₹431 करोड़ रहा, जो 21% बढ़ा। मुनाफे की दर 18.4% हो गई, जो पिछले साल से 1.8% ज़्यादा है। कुल मुनाफा (PAT) 66% बढ़कर ₹100 करोड़ हो गया। यह वृद्धि दुकानों पर अच्छी बिक्री, रीबॉक और अंडरगारमेंट्स जैसे ब्रांडों के मजबूत प्रदर्शन और खर्च पर काबू से हुई। कंपनी को आगे भी दोहरे अंकों में कमाई बढ़ने की उम्मीद है। नए ब्रांड 4-5 साल में कुल कमाई का 25% हिस्सा बन सकते हैं। इस साल निवेश (Capex) ₹320-330 करोड़ रहेगा और कर्ज घटकर ₹800 करोड़ रह जाएगा। ध्यान रखें: शादियों और त्योहारों के कारण तिमाही नतीजों में उतार-चढ़ाव हो सकता है।
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Like-for-like growth (lifestyle brands)
5%
+5pp YoY
Sixth consecutive quarter of sustained like-for-like growth in lifestyle brands.
Reebok revenue growth
20%+
+20%+ YoY
Reebok delivered over 20% growth with strong profitability improvement.
Store count (total)
3,300+
+90 stores QoQ
Added 90+ stores in Q3; total footprint now 4.8 million sq ft across 785+ cities.
Emerging business like-for-like growth
16%
+16% YoY
Robust 16% like-for-like growth in emerging brands (Reebok, Van Heusen, American Eagle).
What Changed vs Last Quarter
NEW
Double-digit revenue growth expected to sustain
Management expects steady double-digit revenue growth and 11-12% EBITDA margins going forward.
NEW
Capex of ₹320-330 crore for FY26
Capital expenditure for the full year is guided at ₹320-330 crore, primarily for store expansions and renovations.
NEW
Net debt reduction to near zero in 3 years
Management reiterated target of reducing net debt to near zero over the next three years.
NEW
Emerging brands to reach 25% of revenue in 4-5 years
Emerging brands portfolio (Reebok, Van Heusen, American Eagle) expected to contribute one-fourth of overall revenue.
DROPPED
Double-digit medium-term growth for lifestyle brands
Management expects double-digit revenue growth for lifestyle brands in the medium term, driven by strong secondary sales and store expansion.
DROPPED
Steady net store additions going forward
With consolidation complete, the company expects a steady pace of net store additions in coming quarters.
DROPPED
Working capital normalization by Q3
Inventory build-up for festive season and Bangladesh supply concerns will normalize by end of Q3, reducing debt levels.
NEW RISK
Wedding calendar shifts and festive seasonality
December demand moderated due to wedding date shifts; festive season partly fell in previous quarter, impacting Q3 growth.
NEW RISK
GST rate changes net negative impact
GST cut on apparel below ₹2,500 and increase above ₹2,500 results in a small net negative for the company.
NEW RISK
Innerwear business profitability timeline uncertain
Management expects innerwear to become profitable only by FY28, with no specific margin target; losses halved but path to breakeven remains gradual.
RISK GONE
GST transition impact on consumer demand
Price increases on products above ₹2,625 (from 5% to 18% GST) may dampen consumer demand, especially in wedding and formal wear segments.
RISK GONE
Forever 21 phase-out drag on emerging business
The closure of Forever 21 continues to impact reported revenue growth for the emerging business segment, though the effect diminishes from Q3.
RISK GONE
Soft consumer environment and weak festive demand
Management noted that Diwali was 'okay' and overall consumption has not yet shown a visible uptick despite government measures.
RISK GONE
Innerware segment profitability challenges
The innerware business remains loss-making despite strong retail LFL, with management prioritizing growth over near-term profitability.
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Management expects steady double-digit revenue growth and 11-12% EBITDA margins going forward.
December demand moderated due to wedding date shifts; festive season partly fell in previous quarter, impacting Q3 growth.
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