KSCL Q4 FY26 earnings call.
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Revenue
₹107 Cr
verified against source
Revenue YoY
16.24%
reported change
EBITDA
₹349.75 Cr
latest reported figure
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Kaveri Seed reported FY26 revenue of ₹133.77 crore (+16.24% YoY) with PAT of ₹283.26 crore (+6.81% YoY), though Q4 saw a net loss of ₹25.65 crore due to seasonal factors. Maize emerged as the standout performer with 40.17% revenue growth driven by 18.84% volume expansion, while new cotton hybrids jumped from 10.3% to 30.04% of cotton volumes. Export business delivered exceptional ~90% growth. Management targets 15-20% revenue growth and 20%+ volume growth in FY27, with margins expected to improve due to lower production costs. Key risks include elevated inventory levels in the system, illegal BT cotton persistence in Gujarat, and uncertain monsoon patterns amid El Nino concerns. The Seed Bill could be finalized soon, potentially impacting industry dynamics.
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Guidance to track
- Management expects revenue growth of 15-20% in FY27, with volume growth anticipated to outpace this at over 21%. Cotton is expected to outperform the company average, driven by new hybrid contributions.
- New cotton hybrids are expected to grow significantly, potentially reaching over 50% of total cotton business from current 30%, as these products gain market share.
- With production costs expected to be slightly lower than FY26 and no price increases planned, gross margins and EBITDA margins should expand compared to FY26 levels.
Risks flagged
- Inventory across all three crops (cotton, maize, rice) is reported as 'pretty high' in the system, particularly with companies. While management expects this to be absorbed by >15% growth, there is risk of pricing pressure or write-offs if demand falls short.
- Illegal BT cotton seed continues to be sold in Gujarat, which could impact legal seed sales in that market. Management acknowledges this but notes they are not directly competing with illegal seed as their new hybrids target different segments.
- Mixed opinions exist about monsoon patterns, and El Nino conditions could impact kharif planting. Fertilizer shortages have also been noted as an emerging concern. While seed demand is somewhat insulated, delayed or poor monsoon could affect crop patterns and demand timing.
- Management acknowledged that current sentiment for maize is 'not that great' due to higher yields last year, El Nino uncertainty, and fertilizer shortages affecting farmer sentiment. This could impact maize sales despite strong FY26 performance.
Key quotes
- Most of the growth what we anticipate this year should come from the new products. We have already seen the initial trend last year. So that will grow that will continue to grow.
- The sentiment of the farmers or the cash flow is a bit tight across the channels and even we have not insisted more on advances because the margins are getting shrunk.
- We are not competing with illegal cotton at all. We are competing with the normal legal BT cotton across. Our new hybrids have performed well last year, so we are anticipating a growth in those hybrids.
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