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DABUR Consumer 20 Jan 2026

Dabur India Ltd — Q3 FY26

Dabur India reported consolidated revenue growth of 6.1% YoY for Q3 FY26, with domestic FMCG growing 6% on 3% volume growth.

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Revenue ₹3,559 Cr +6.1%
EBITDA +7.7%
PAT ₹554 Cr +10.1%
EBITDA Margin
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Dabur India reported consolidated revenue growth of 6.1% YoY for Q3 FY26, with domestic FMCG growing 6% on 3% volume growth. Operating profit rose 7.7% and PAT grew 10.1% (7.2% adjusted for one-time labor law provision). Growth was driven by strong HPC performance (hair oil +19.1%, toothpaste +10%), rural outperformance, and market share gains in hair oils (193 bps) and juices (650 bps). International business grew 11% in INR terms. Management expects high single-digit revenue growth in Q4 with EBITDA margin expansion, targeting a return to 20% operating margin. Key risks include volatile commodity prices (coconut oil softening) and competitive intensity in oral care.

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Quarter Snapshot

Hair Oil Market Share 20%
+193 bps YoY

Overall volume market share in hair oils reached an all-time high of 20%.

Juices Market Share Gain 650 bps
+650 bps YoY

Gained 650 bps market share in the juices category.

Herbal vs Non-Herbal Growth Gap 530 bps
+530 bps YoY

Herbal segment grew 530 bps ahead of non-herbal in oral care.

Air Freshener Market Share Gain 131 bps
+131 bps YoY

Gained 131 bps market share in the air freshener category.

What Changed vs Last Quarter

Comparing Q3 FY26 vs Q2 FY26
3 new guidance2 dropped3 new risk2 risk resolved
NEW
Q4 EBITDA margin expansion YoY

Management anticipates EBITDA margin expansion in Q4 compared to last year, despite Q4 being a lower margin quarter.

NEW
FY27 high single-digit to low double-digit revenue growth

Targeting high single-digit to low double-digit revenue growth for FY27, with volume growth being the primary driver.

NEW
Return to 20% operating margin

Management aims to return to 20% operating margin through cost savings and proactive price increases.

UPDATED
Q4 FY26 high single-digit revenue growth

Management expects Q4 revenue growth to be high single-digit, in line with or slightly above Q3's 6.1%.

DROPPED
EBITDA growth to outpace revenue growth for full year

Management indicated margins will be better than top line, supported by cost savings of ~INR 60 crore in H1 and continued initiatives.

DROPPED
Dabur Ventures: INR 500 crore allocation over next few years

Capital allocation of INR 500 crore for minority/majority stakes in digital-first brands within existing categories (HPC, healthcare, foods).

NEW RISK
Coconut oil price volatility

Coconut oil prices have softened but remain volatile; further declines could impact revenue growth as price-driven growth subsides.

NEW RISK
Competitive intensity in oral care

Competition in oral care, especially in modern trade, remains high; management noted abatement but not sustained.

NEW RISK
Beverage season dependency

Juice and glucose businesses are highly dependent on favorable summer weather; unfavorable season could hurt growth.

RISK GONE
Inverted duty structure from GST rate cuts may pressure margins

CFO highlighted a 1.25-1.5% gap between output and input GST rates, which could require price increases or cost renegotiations.

RISK GONE
Geopolitical risk in Nepal and US tariffs

Nepal business declined 15% due to political disturbance; US tariffs impacted Badshah exports. Management noted these as unforeseen headwinds.

🤫 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.

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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Top guidance Q4 FY26 high single-digit revenue growth

Management expects Q4 revenue growth to be high single-digit, in line with or slightly above Q3's 6.1%.

Top risk Coconut oil price volatility

Coconut oil prices have softened but remain volatile; further declines could impact revenue growth as price-driven growth subsides.

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