Campus Activewear FY26 Annual Earnings Summary
3 quarters covered · ₹1,388 Cr revenue · ₹130 Cr PAT · 18.2% average EBITDA margin.
Quarter-by-quarter progression
Management promises made during the year
Current-quarter commentary contains related risk or weakness, so the promise appears not to have been delivered yet.
Q3 FY26Current-quarter commentary contains related risk or weakness, so the promise appears not to have been delivered yet.
Q3 FY26Current-quarter commentary contains related risk or weakness, so the promise appears not to have been delivered yet.
Q4 FY26Current-quarter commentary contains related risk or weakness, so the promise appears not to have been delivered yet.
Q4 FY26Risks flagged during the year
Prolonged geopolitical tensions could disrupt demand recovery; management acknowledged that sustained conflict makes forecasting difficult.
Q1 FY26 · mediumThe warehouse consolidation and SAP implementation caused a 15-20 day disruption, impacting online sales. Further operational hiccups could affect near-term performance.
Q1 FY26 · mediumManagement acknowledged aggressive price cutting by unorganized players, which could pressure volumes and margins in the mass segment.
Q1 FY26 · mediumDespite guidance, Q1 volume decline and macro headwinds raise questions about the pace of demand recovery, especially in the online channel.
Q3 FY26 · mediumManagement noted that overall industry demand has not picked up as anticipated, which could cap growth.
Q3 FY26 · mediumAnalyst raised concern about inverted GST duty; management said they are filing refunds but impact not quantified.
Q4 FY26 · mediumThe recent price hikes (first week of April) may lead to temporary demand resistance, though management noted a positive start in April.
Q4 FY26 · mediumEVA and PU prices have risen sharply due to crude-linked inflation; while management believes the peak has passed, any reversal could pressure margins.
Q3 FY26 · lowQ4 typically sees higher mix of open footwear, which may pressure ASP and margins.
Q4 FY26 · lowManagement expects full BIS compliance by July 31, 2026, but any delay or relaxation chatter could create uncertainty in the market.
What changed through the year
Q1 FY26 · Double-digit revenue growth for FY26
Management reaffirmed double-digit revenue growth guidance for the full year, despite Q1 disruption.
Q1 FY26 · EBITDA margin aspiration of 17-19%
Management aspires to return to 17-19% EBITDA margins over the medium term, but did not commit to a specific timeline.
Q1 FY26 · Sneaker category growth trajectory
Sneaker sales are expected to grow 15-20% quarter-on-quarter from the current base of ~550K pairs per quarter.
Q3 FY26 · Gross margin improvement target for FY26
Management targets gross margin improvement versus last year on a full-year basis, driven by product and channel mix.
Q3 FY26 · Athleisure apparel pilot expansion
Apparel launched in 60+ EBOs and online; plans to expand to more EBOs after adding trial rooms.
Q3 FY26 · EBO profitability focus before expansion
EBO count kept stable; focus on unit economics and profitability before resuming store additions.
Q4 FY26 · EBITDA margin band of 17-19% for FY27
Management reiterated its aspirational EBITDA margin range of 17-19% for FY27, despite inflationary pressures.
Q4 FY26 · EBO store expansion of 60-80 stores in FY27
After a year of store rationalization, Campus plans to open 60-80 new exclusive brand outlets in FY27, with a 40:60 COCO-franchisee mix.
Q4 FY26 · Sneaker capacity target of 8-9 lakh pairs per month by FY27-end
Current monthly sneaker output of ~2 lakh pairs is expected to double by end of FY27, with total capacity reaching 8-9 lakh pairs per month.
Q4 FY26 · Price hikes to cover raw material inflation
Management stated that recent price increases across the range are sufficient to cover peak raw material inflation, with no further hikes anticipated.