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Allied Blenders and Distillers FY26 Annual Earnings Summary

3 quarters covered · ₹3,042 Cr revenue · ₹165 Cr PAT · 14.6% average EBITDA margin.

Total annual revenue: ₹3,042 Cr
Annual PAT: ₹165 Cr
Average margin: 14.6%
Promise delivery: Building

Quarter-by-quarter progression

QuarterRevenuePATMarginSentiment
Q2 FY26₹995 Cr₹63 Cr13.1%bullish
Q3 FY26₹1,040 Cr₹64 Cr13.6%bullish
Q4 FY26₹1,007 Cr₹38 Cr17.0%bullish

Management promises made during the year

Promise tracking available after 2+ quarters of coverage.

Risks flagged during the year

Q2 FY26 · high

Total dues from Telangana government ~₹700 crore; only ₹100 crore received in October. No clear timeline for full recovery.

Q3 FY26 · high

Policy-driven price changes in Maharashtra have impacted consumer affordability and buying behavior, leading to a high double-digit volume decline in the state. Management expects the market to remain at lower levels in Q4.

Q2 FY26 · medium

Retail licensing changes in Telangana caused a 5% degrowth in mass premium segment; pipeline correction expected to normalize by Q3.

Q2 FY26 · medium

Maharashtra's MML policy led to 20% decline in IMFL volumes; impact on ABD's mass premium segment is being assessed.

Q2 FY26 · medium

Iconic White contributes >50% of PNA volumes; any slowdown could materially impact overall growth.

Q3 FY26 · medium

The retail license auction process in Telangana caused a 6-8 week disruption in Q3, impacting mass-premium volumes. While normalization is expected in Q4, any delay could affect growth.

Q3 FY26 · medium

With Imperial Blue's new owner, competition may intensify. Management has proactively strengthened trade and consumer programs, but the impact remains uncertain.

Q3 FY26 · medium

The India-UK FTA, expected to add 200 bps to margins, may be delayed beyond Q2 FY27, as the UK parliament has yet to approve it.

Q4 FY26 · medium

West Asia war and rising glass/fuel costs may pressure margins in H1 FY27, as acknowledged by management.

Q4 FY26 · medium

While a price increase is expected, the timing is uncertain; management plans conservatively for H2, but any delay could impact margin recovery.

Q4 FY26 · medium

Large capex projects (ENA, malt, bottling) may face delays or cost overruns, impacting margin expansion timelines.

Q4 FY26 · low

Iconic White's rapid growth may cannibalize sales of OC Blue and Sterling Reserve B7, though management sees aggregate market share gains.

What changed through the year

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Q2 FY26 · PNA mix target of 50% by FY28

Management targets PNA segment to reach 50% of sales by FY28; currently at 47.1%, may revise guidance upward.

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Q2 FY26 · International footprint to reach 35 countries by FY26

Company expanded from 14 to 30 countries in 18 months and targets 35 countries by end of FY26.

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Q2 FY26 · Single malt launch in 2029

Single malt distillery in Rangapur to start production in Q4 FY26; first single malt whiskey expected in 2029.

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Q2 FY26 · Capex of ~₹527 crore over three years

Total capex of ₹527 crore: 25% spent in FY25, 60% in FY26, 15% in FY27. PET plant already operational.

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Q3 FY26 · Double-digit revenue growth in Q4 FY26

Management expects double-digit revenue growth in Q4 FY26, driven by Telangana normalization, new brand launches, and ABD Maestro portfolio scaling.

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Q3 FY26 · EBITDA margin target of 17-18% by FY28

EBITDA margin guidance of 17-18% by FY28, backed by 300 bps gross margin expansion from backward integration and potential 200 bps from India-UK FTA.

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Q3 FY26 · ABD Maestro revenue to double in Q4 FY26 and double again in FY27

ABD Maestro portfolio run rate of ₹40 crore in Q3 is expected to double to ₹80 crore in Q4 and double again in FY27.

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Q3 FY26 · Capex of ₹700 crore announced for backward integration

Total capex commitment of ₹700 crore, including phase 1 (₹550 crore) and phase 2 (₹150 crore), with projects expected to be operational by Q3-Q4 FY27.

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Q4 FY26 · Mid-teens topline growth in FY27

Consolidated revenue growth expected in mid-to-high teens, driven by PNA (high teens) and mass premium (low-to-mid single digit).

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Q4 FY26 · EBITDA margin to hold at FY26 level in FY27

Management expects FY27 EBITDA margin to be broadly in line with FY26's 14.4%, with H1 pressure from geopolitical costs offset by H2 benefits from UK FTA, Telangana price hike, and backward integration.

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Q4 FY26 · 300 bps gross margin expansion by FY28 from backward integration

Phase 1 backward integration projects expected to contribute ~300 bps to EBITDA margin by FY28, with an additional ~100 bps from Phase 2 by FY29.

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Q4 FY26 · ABD Maestro to cross ₹100 crore revenue in FY27

The luxury portfolio ABD Maestro is expected to achieve annual revenue of ₹100 crore or more in FY27, with a path to CM3 neutrality in three years.