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Revenue
₹48.24 Cr
verified against source
Revenue YoY
42.5%
reported change
EBITDA
₹14.32 Cr
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Chatterbox Technologies reported FY26 revenue of ₹84.22 crore, up 42.5% YoY, driven by deeper wallet share from existing clients, new campaign wins, and international expansion. EBITDA grew to ₹14.32 crore but margin contracted to 17% (down 360bps YoY) due to investments in talent, platform capabilities, and new verticals. PAT stood at ₹9.2 crore (margin 10.9%). Management highlighted strong momentum in Chatter Social (24.5% of revenue) and the Dubai subsidiary as key growth levers. No formal FY27 guidance was provided, but management expressed optimism about sustaining healthy growth. Risks include margin compression from continued investment and potential dilution from M&A or the planned AG app launch.
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Guidance to track
- Management expects to maintain strong revenue growth driven by deeper client relationships, scaling of Chatter Social, and international expansion, though no specific percentage was given.
- CFO stated they are targeting higher margins than the current 10.9%, with active work on streamlining operations.
- The AG app (entertainment + learning) development was paused for IPO; management plans to resume and launch it in the current fiscal year.
- Dubai subsidiary will serve as a gateway to the Middle East, with plans to expand into Southeast Asia and LATAM selectively.
Risks flagged
- EBITDA margin fell 360bps YoY to 17% due to investments in talent, platform, and new verticals; further investment could pressure margins.
- An analyst raised the possibility of a merger with QU Media; management did not rule it out, which could lead to shareholder dilution.
- Trade receivables stood at ₹26 crore, with ~₹17.5 crore not yet due; any slowdown in collections could impact cash flow.
- The AG app is still in early stages; monetization is unproven and may require significant investment before generating revenue.
Key quotes
- We believe the opportunity ahead is significantly larger than where we are today. The creator economy is growing at a CAGR of 25 to 30% globally.
- Our strategy isn't just to acquire more clients; it's to become more valuable to every client we already serve.
- We are always looking at ways to increase shareholder value.
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