MAHLOG Q3 FY26 earnings call.
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Revenue
₹1,898 Cr
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Revenue YoY
19%
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EBITDA
₹102.8 Cr
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Mahindra Logistics reported a landmark Q3 FY26 with revenue of 1,898 crore (+19% YoY) and EBITDA of 102.8 crore (+40% YoY), marking the end of 11 consecutive quarters of losses. The turnaround was driven by disciplined pricing actions, customer portfolio optimization, and improved operational rigor across all segments. The 3PL business delivered 20% revenue growth with 27% gross margin expansion, while freight forwarding grew 33% in revenue with 36% gross margin improvement. The B2B express business posted 19% volume growth and is near break-even. Management flagged last-mile delivery as the only segment with persistent pricing pressure, expecting improvement from Q4 onward. They remain committed to eliminating white space by September 2026 and anticipate continued margin expansion in the near-to-medium term. Key risks include execution challenges in last-mile economics, exposure to auto sector concentration (62% of revenue), and the absence of a formal medium-term vision following leadership changes. The JV with Kono is in early scaling stages with no material revenue yet.
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Guidance to track
- CFO Isha Daral stated that with ongoing cost interventions, customer selection discipline, and rate renegotiations, margins are expected to keep expanding in the near to medium term. Approximately 50% of price correction work across the customer base is complete.
- Management indicated they are very close to achieving break-even in the express (MEPL) business, with gross margin improving from ₹0.2 crore to ₹2.4 crore between Q2 and Q3. Multiple operational levers including volume growth, lane utilization, and yield improvement are being deployed.
- CEO Hman Sika reiterated full commitment to reducing white space by approximately 95% by September 2026, stating they are slightly ahead of the quarterly glide path. Specific progress metrics were not disclosed to avoid pricing pressure.
- The JV with Japanese logistics company Kono has its management team in place and is in active discussions with large Japanese companies in India. Management expects to show some wins in the next year as deal cycles with Japanese clients typically take longer.
Risks flagged
- Despite being recognized for quality delivery with awards from major e-commerce players, last-mile profitability declined significantly (gross margin down from ₹7.3 crore to ₹2.7 crore). Management acknowledged this is a zero-entry business with persistent pricing pressure and expects improvement discussions with customers to take multiple quarters.
- Analyst questioned the impact of the SML-Mahindra acquisition on volumes. Management indicated they have started engagement but require about one more quarter for network planning and optimization before pricing discussions, implying the revenue benefit is not imminent.
- With 62% of revenue from auto sector (including tractors, trucks, two-wheelers) and 58% from Mahindra group specifically, the company is highly exposed to one customer's performance and the broader auto cycle. Management acknowledged they cannot control this mix as it depends on customer growth.
- Individual investor Navnit asked about the company's long-term vision which was removed from presentations after CEO change. Management acknowledged they will share a new vision after stabilizing the turnaround performance over the next couple of quarters, creating uncertainty about strategic direction.
Key quotes
- This quarter marks an important inflection point for Mahindra Logistics. After 11 consecutive quarters of losses, we have turned profitable. A milestone that reflects the decisive actions we took over the past few months.
- We have witnessed a 19% year-on-year growth in delivered volumes along with steady yields resulting out of multiple actions that we have taken. Volume leverage and scale have resulted in a corresponding increase in unit economics.
- We remain committed to reducing our white space by 95% by September. We are absolutely on track. In fact we are slightly better on our glide path quarter-on-quarter on this.
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