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DABUR Diversified 01 Aug 2025

Dabur India Limited — Q1 FY26

Dabur's Q1 FY26 consolidated revenue grew only 1.7% YoY due to unseasonal rains impacting the seasonal portfolio (beverages, glucose).

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Revenue ₹3,405 Cr +1.7%
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PAT ₹508 Cr
EBITDA Margin
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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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Quarter Snapshot

Domestic Volume Growth (ex-seasonal) 3-3.5%
N/A

Volume growth for the ex-seasonal portfolio, indicating underlying demand recovery.

Toothpaste Market Share 16.6%
+14 bps YoY

Gained market share in oral care, driven by herbal segment tailwinds and strong Red franchise growth.

Hair Oil Volume Market Share 19%
+214 bps YoY

Highest ever market share in hair oils, outperforming category growth.

International Business Growth (constant currency) 13.7%
+13.7% YoY

Robust double-digit growth across key geographies, with MENA up 10%, Sub-Saharan Africa up 20%, UK/EU up 40%.

What Changed vs Last Quarter

Comparing Q1 FY26 vs Q4 FY25
3 new guidance2 dropped4 new risk3 risk resolved
NEW
Q2 double-digit growth expected

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.

NEW
Operating margin to improve significantly in FY26

Management targets a significant improvement in operating margin for the full year, supported by premiumization and cost initiatives.

NEW
M&A focus on wellness brands

Company is scouting for M&A targets in wellness foods and health, with a path to profitability equitative to base margins.

UPDATED
Full-year high single-digit revenue growth

Management expects high single-digit consolidated revenue growth for FY26, with Q2 likely double-digit due to a low base.

DROPPED
Sustainable double-digit CAGR by FY28

Dabur aims to achieve sustainable double-digit CAGR in both top line and bottom line by financial year 2028.

DROPPED
Exit from tea, diapers, and Vita categories

Management plans to exit tea, baby diapers, and Vita (MFD) categories, which are margin-dilutive and contribute less than 1% of revenue.

NEW RISK
Sustained inflation in edible oils

Management flagged ~8% inflation in edible oils, which could pressure gross margins if not fully mitigated by price hikes and savings.

NEW RISK
Competitive intensity driving higher trade spends

Increased competition from Colgate and in hair oils has led to higher BTL spending, netting off from top line and pressuring gross margins.

NEW RISK
Unseasonal rains impacting seasonal portfolio

Unseasonal rains and a short summer severely impacted beverages and glucose, leading to a ~30% decline in glucose and low single-digit beverage growth.

NEW RISK
Reduced disclosure transparency

Analysts raised concerns about reduced disclosures in the investor presentation, which may hinder detailed performance tracking.

RISK GONE
Competitive intensity in beverages

Beverage segment faces heightened competition from Campa Cola and others, with management expecting only low to mid-single-digit growth in FY26.

RISK GONE
Gross margin pressure from inflation and recycled plastic mandate

Inflation and inability to fully pass through price increases led to 240bps gross margin contraction. Upcoming recycled plastic regulations could further pressure margins.

RISK GONE
Slow recovery in healthcare and beverages

Healthcare sales remain at FY21 levels, and beverages face structural challenges. Recovery is expected to be gradual, with no quick turnaround.

🤫 Topics management stopped discussing

Competitive intensity from carbonated drinks in beverages

Mentioned in Q2 FY25, Q4 FY25

Beverage segment faces heightened competition from Campa Cola and others, with management expecting only low to mid-single-digit growth in FY26.

Currency depreciation in international markets

Mentioned in Q1 FY25, Q2 FY25

Currency depreciation in Egypt and Turkey caused a translation loss of INR 181 crore in H1, impacting reported international profitability.

H2 FY25 revenue growth of mid-to-high single digits

Mentioned in Q2 FY25, Q3 FY25

Management expects sequential improvement and mid-single-digit value growth in Q4, driven by price increases and volume recovery.

Home care portfolio to reach INR 1,000 crore in 2-3 years

Mentioned in Q1 FY25, Q2 FY25

Management expects the home care portfolio to grow from INR 700 crore to INR 1,000 crore in a two- to three-year time frame.

Sustained food inflation impacting urban demand

Mentioned in Q2 FY25, Q3 FY25

Urban consumption growth has moderated to ~5%, impacting categories like juices and healthcare supplements.

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Guidance and risk preview

Top guidance Full-year high single-digit revenue growth

Management expects high single-digit consolidated revenue growth for FY26, with Q2 likely double-digit due to a low base.

Top risk Sustained inflation in edible oils

Management flagged ~8% inflation in edible oils, which could pressure gross margins if not fully mitigated by price hikes and savings.

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