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Revenue
₹3,405 Cr
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Revenue YoY
1.7%
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EBITDA
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Dabur's Q1 FY26 consolidated revenue grew only 1.7% YoY due to unseasonal rains impacting the seasonal portfolio (beverages, glucose). Ex-seasonal, growth was 7%. Domestic revenue grew 4.3% ex-seasonal, while international business delivered 13.7% constant currency growth. Operating profit and PAT grew ahead of revenue, supported by price increases and cost savings. Management expects high single-digit full-year growth, with Q2 likely double-digit due to a low base, though beverages remain under pressure. Key risks include sustained inflation in edible oils (projected ~8%) and competitive intensity requiring higher trade spends. The company is focusing on core brands, premiumization, and M&A in wellness to drive long-term growth.
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Guidance to track
- Management expects high single-digit consolidated revenue growth for FY26, with Q2 likely double-digit due to a low base.
- Due to a favorable base (5.5% decline last year), Q2 is expected to deliver double-digit growth, though beverages may be low single-digit.
- Management targets a significant improvement in operating margin for the full year, supported by premiumization and cost initiatives.
- Company is scouting for M&A targets in wellness foods and health, with a path to profitability equitative to base margins.
Risks flagged
- Management flagged ~8% inflation in edible oils, which could pressure gross margins if not fully mitigated by price hikes and savings.
- Increased competition from Colgate and in hair oils has led to higher BTL spending, netting off from top line and pressuring gross margins.
- Unseasonal rains and a short summer severely impacted beverages and glucose, leading to a ~30% decline in glucose and low single-digit beverage growth.
- Analysts raised concerns about reduced disclosures in the investor presentation, which may hinder detailed performance tracking.
Key quotes
- The quarter witnessed sequential improvement in domestic and international markets despite challenges posed by unseasonal rainfall and geopolitical headwinds.
- We have streamlined certain disclosures in the investor presentation, but this has been based on benchmarking with industry peers.
- We are working towards significant improvement of operating margin as compared to last year.
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