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View Risks →Arvind Fashions Limited — Q3 FY26
Arvind Fashions delivered a strong Q3 FY26 with revenue of ₹1,377 crore (+14.5% YoY) and EBITDA of ₹195 crore (+18.2% YoY), driven by 8.2% like-for-like retail growth and ~50% online B2C growth.
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Arvind Fashions delivered a strong Q3 FY26 with revenue of ₹1,377 crore (+14.5% YoY) and EBITDA of ₹195 crore (+18.2% YoY), driven by 8.2% like-for-like retail growth and ~50% online B2C growth. PAT (ex-wage code charge) surged 65% YoY to ₹44 crore, reflecting operating leverage. US Polo led with 25% growth, while Flying Machine showed early turnaround signs with 17% LFL. Management guided for 12-15% revenue growth and >15% EBITDA growth, with 1.5 lakh sq ft store expansion on track. Key risk: PVH brand disruption from GST hike and Bangladesh supply chain uncertainty may temper near-term momentum.
अरविंड फैशन्स ने तीसरी तिमाही में शानदार प्रदर्शन किया। कंपनी की कमाई ₹1,377 करोड़ रही, जो पिछले साल से 14.5% ज़्यादा है। मुनाफा (EBITDA) ₹195 करोड़ रहा, जो 18.2% बढ़ा। दुकानों से बिक्री 8.2% और ऑनलाइन बिक्री करीब 50% बढ़ी। खास मुनाफा (PAT) 65% बढ़कर ₹44 करोड़ हो गया। यूएस पोलो ब्रांड ने 25% और फ्लाइंग मशीन ने 17% बढ़ोतरी दिखाई। कंपनी को अगले साल 12-15% कमाई और 15% से ज़्यादा मुनाफा बढ़ने की उम्मीद है। वे 1.5 लाख वर्ग फुट नई दुकानें खोलेंगे। लेकिन जीएसटी बढ़ोतरी और बांग्लादेश से आपूर्ति में अनिश्चितता से कुछ ब्रांडों पर असर पड़ सकता है।
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Like-for-like retail growth
8.2%
+8.2pp YoY
Retail LFL growth of 8.2% driven by strong execution across brands.
Online B2C growth
~50%
+50% YoY
Online B2C grew nearly 50%, now 17% of sales with improved channel margins.
US Polo brand growth
>25%
+25% YoY
US Polo grew over 25% driven by product premiumization and retail expansion.
Adjacent categories growth
23%
+23% YoY
Adjacent categories (footwear, women's, kids) grew 23%, now ~25% of portfolio.
What Changed vs Last Quarter
NEW
Revenue growth of 12-15%
Management expects to maintain double-digit revenue growth in the 12-15% range for the near term.
NEW
EBITDA growth >15%
EBITDA is expected to grow faster than revenue, with operating leverage driving margin expansion.
NEW
Flying Machine D2C platform launch in FY27
Flying Machine will launch its dedicated D2C website in fiscal 2027 to directly engage Gen Z consumers.
UPDATED
Net store addition of 1.5 lakh sq ft in FY26
The company is on track to add 1.5 lakh square feet of retail space in the current fiscal year.
DROPPED
EBITDA margin expansion of 50-80 bps annually
Management expects to deliver EBITDA margin expansion in the range of 50-80 bps per year, though marketing investments may cause quarterly variation.
DROPPED
Footwear revenue to double in three years
Management expects footwear revenue to double over the next three years, driven by strong growth momentum post-BIS regulation normalization.
DROPPED
Direct channels (retail + online B2C) to reach 50-70% of sales
Aspiration to increase direct channel share from current ~50% to 50-70% over the next few years.
NEW RISK
PVH brand disruption from GST hike
GST on PVH brands increased from 12% to 18%, causing a temporary demand slowdown. Recovery is underway but may impact near-term growth.
NEW RISK
Bangladesh election supply chain risk
Inventory was built up to derisk potential disruptions from Bangladesh elections in February, as 15% of product comes from there. This elevated inventory levels.
NEW RISK
Flying Machine turnaround uncertainty
Flying Machine has been sub-scale (~₹400 crore) for years. Despite green shoots, profitability is still 2-3 quarters away, and brand revival may take longer.
NEW RISK
Employee cost growth outpacing revenue
Employee costs grew 23% YoY due to one-off welfare expenses and hiring for data/AI. If sustained, it could pressure margins.
RISK GONE
Wholesale channel destocking due to GST transition
Wholesale channel growth was minimally impacted in Q2 due to destocking from GST reforms; recovery expected in H2 but may be delayed.
RISK GONE
Employee cost overhang from management changes
Employee costs rose 18% QoQ partly due to one-time costs from management changes; normalization expected but may pressure margins.
RISK GONE
Competitive pressure and brand performance divergence
While US Polo grew 21%, other brands like Arrow and Flying Machine saw muted growth; turnaround may take longer than expected.
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Guidance and risk preview
Management expects to maintain double-digit revenue growth in the 12-15% range for the near term.
GST on PVH brands increased from 12% to 18%, causing a temporary demand slowdown.
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