UNITDSPR Q4 FY26 earnings call.
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United Spirits delivered a solid FY26 with EBITDA growth of 11.6% against NSV growth of 7.6%, demonstrating 1.5x operating leverage. The mid prestige and above segment grew at 17% in rest of India, which represents 80% of the national portfolio. Key wins include Smirnoff crossing 1 million cases and INR 350 crore NSV, Don Julio joining the INR 100 crore club, and McDonald's transformation launching in Uttar Pradesh with 30% more scotch content at the same price. EBITDA margin expanded 66bps to 18.4%. The main headwind remains Maharashtra's excise policy impact (2 more quarters of tough comps) and packaging material inflation of 4-5% in Q1. Management maintained confidence in delivering double-digit PNA growth in FY27. Karnataka's progressive policy (duty cut from 16% to 8%) should provide significant tailwind going forward.
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Guidance to track
- Management reaffirmed confidence in delivering double-digit growth for the prestige and above portfolio in FY27, even with Maharashtra and AP included, driven by Karnataka policy tailwinds and McDonald's relaunch.
- Smirnoff is on a clear trajectory to reach INR 500 crore NSV over the next 18 months from current INR 350 crore, supported by local flavor innovation.
- Transformed McDonald's bundle (30% more scotch, new packaging, 180ml PET) rolling out sequentially market-by-market starting May, completing by end August 2025.
Risks flagged
- Maharashtra's excise policy revision impact will persist for 2 more quarters (Q4 FY26 and Q1 FY27) as prior year comparatives remain unfavorable. Sequential deterioration is not expected.
- Packaging material costs inflating 4-5% above normal run rate in Q1, translating to 1.25-1.5% gross margin impact (~INR 35-40 crore) in April-June quarter, potentially doubling if geopolitical situation doesn't improve.
- Analyst raised concern about sequential share gaps over 6-7 quarters in lower prestige segment; management acknowledged losing share but attributed to strategic decision to go slow and fix McDonald's before relaunch.
- Analyst asked about Gen Z drinking less/better; management noted changing patterns including more binge drinking, single malt experimentation, and cocktail culture rise, with premiumization accelerating.
Key quotes
- We believe we have a clear line of sight on both opportunities and risk, backed by consumer-first strong innovation capability, differentiated liquid access, a national footprint and most importantly organizational agility.
- The combination of macro tailwinds, a young and expanding consumer base, rising incomes and increasing premiumization with significant category headroom creates a compelling opportunity that we are well positioned to capture.
- MacDonald's is the world's largest whiskey brand by volume built to reignite growth and win back its consumers.
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