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Bluestone delivered a strong Q4 FY26 with standalone revenue growth of 49.1% YoY to ₹2,441 crore for the full year, driven by resilient consumer demand, same-store sales growth of 34%, and successful recalibration of entry-level offerings amid rising gold p...
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Bluestone delivered a strong Q4 FY26 with standalone revenue growth of 49.1% YoY to ₹2,441 crore for the full year, driven by resilient consumer demand, same-store sales growth of 34%, and successful recalibration of entry-level offerings amid rising gold prices. The omni-channel model continues to gain traction, with 340 stores across 134 cities and repeat customer contributions rising. Management guided for ~20% annual store additions and plans to keep marketing spend at ~6% of revenue while shifting toward brand-building investments. Key risks include potential gold price volatility impacting consumer sentiment and inventory turns, which fell to 1.13x due to gold price inflation. The company remains confident in its design-led, vertically integrated model to capture market share in the underpenetrated jewelry market.
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Same-store sales growth (SSSG)
34%
+34pp YoY
Q4 FY26 SSSG was 34%, broad-based across months and store vintages, indicating strong demand recovery.
Store count
340
+65 stores YoY
Added 17 stores in Q4, total 340 stores across 134 cities; 67 are franchisee stores.
Studded share of revenue
55%
-13pp YoY
Studded mix declined from ~68% in FY25 to 55% in Q4 FY26 due to gold price-driven shift to plain gold.
Mature store inventory turns
1.7-1.9x
N/A
Stores older than 3-4 years achieve inventory turns of 1.7-1.9x, above company average of 1.13x.
What Changed vs Last Quarter
NEW
~20% annual store growth
Management plans to add approximately 20% more stores per year (about 68 stores in FY27) to expand distribution.
NEW
Marketing spend to remain at ~6% of revenue
Marketing spend will be maintained at around 6% of revenue in absolute terms, with incremental budget allocated to brand building.
NEW
ESOP charge to decline to ~₹28 crore in FY27
ESOP cost is expected to drop from ₹93 crore in FY26 to ₹58 crore in FY27 and further to ₹28 crore in FY28.
DROPPED
Store additions of ~70 in FY26
Management expects to add around 70 stores in FY26, consistent with historical run rate.
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A&P spend to remain around 6% of sales
Management guided that A&P as a percentage of sales will be pegged at approximately 6% going forward.
DROPPED
Q4 revenue expected between ₹620-630 crore
Based on current trends, Q4 revenue is estimated to be in the range of ₹620-630 crore, implying ~35% YoY growth.
NEW RISK
Franchisee store transition risk
Management plans to phase out franchisee stores (67 stores) by FY27-28, which could disrupt operations if not managed smoothly.
NEW RISK
Competitive pressure on inventory efficiency
Comparisons with peers show lower inventory turns; management attributes this to business model differences but it remains a concern.
RISK GONE
Lower revenue growth vs peers due to primary vs secondary sales reporting
Analyst noted BlueStone's reported growth (27.4%) was lower than peers; management attributed this to reporting only retail sales vs primary sales, but the gap may persist.
RISK GONE
Inventory MTM impact from gold price movements
Analyst raised concern about potential P&L impact from mark-to-market on hedge positions; management clarified hedging protects P&L, but complexity may cause investor confusion.
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Guidance and risk preview
Management plans to add approximately 20% more stores per year (about 68 stores in FY27) to expand distribution.
Sharp gold price increases have led to lower inventory turns (1.13x) and a shift in mix toward plain gold, pressuring gross margins.
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