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Marico Ltd — Q4 FY26
Marico delivered a strong Q4 FY26, with India business volume growth improving and international business constant currency growth reaching multi-year highs.
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Marico delivered a strong Q4 FY26, with India business volume growth improving and international business constant currency growth reaching multi-year highs. Key drivers include robust performance in value-added hair oils (low-20s volume growth), recovery in parachute coconut oil with copra prices down ~35% from peak, and continued scaling of foods and premium personal care portfolios. Management guided for FY27 consolidated revenue of ~₹15,000 crore (double-digit growth) and high-teen EBITDA growth, supported by ~300-400 bps gross margin expansion from copra tailwinds, partially offset by crude-linked inflation. Risks include geopolitical tensions in the Middle East impacting 4% of turnover and potential El Niño effects on rural consumption. Overall, the company's diversified portfolio and supply chain advantages position it well for sustained profitable growth.
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Parachute volume growth (ex-MLH)
Low single digit
Flat YoY
Parachute delivered low single-digit volume growth after adjusting for MLH changes in Q4.
Value-added hair oils volume growth
Low 20s%
+20% YoY
VAO portfolio grew 20% in FY26, led by mid and premium segments with double-digit volume growth.
Foods portfolio revenue
₹1,000+ crore
+16-17% YoY
Foods portfolio exited FY26 at over ₹1,000 crore revenue, with core Saffola foods growing double digits.
Digital-first premium personal care ARR
₹1,100+ crore
+20-25% YoY
Digital-first portfolio (including Beardo, Plix) exited FY26 at ₹1,100+ crore ARR, with improving profitability.
What Changed vs Last Quarter
NEW
FY27 consolidated revenue target of ₹15,000 crore
Management expects double-digit revenue growth to reach approximately ₹15,000 crore in FY27, driven by high single-digit volume growth in India and mid-teens constant currency growth in international business.
NEW
High-teen EBITDA growth in FY27
Subject to stable macros, Marico aims to deliver high-teen EBITDA growth, implying ~150 bps operating margin expansion, with gross margin expansion of 300-400 bps.
NEW
Digital business to exit FY27 at double-digit EBITDA margins
The digital-first portfolio (including Plix, Beardo) is expected to achieve double-digit EBITDA margins by FY27, progressing towards mid-teen margins by FY30.
NEW
New businesses share to reach 27% of India business by FY27
The combined revenue share of foods and premium personal care (including digital-first brands) is expected to expand to about 27% in FY27, up from 23% in FY26.
DROPPED
Digital brands revenue target of ₹4,000 Cr by FY30
All digital-first brands globally to collectively achieve at least ₹4,000 crore top line by FY30.
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Digital-first PPC EBITDA margin to reach double-digit by FY27, teens by FY30
The digital-first personal care portfolio is expected to achieve double-digit EBITDA margins by FY27 and teens by FY30.
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Food revenue to reach 9x FY20 levels next year
Food portfolio revenue expected to be 9 times FY20 levels in FY27.
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4700 BC to become EBITDA positive in 12-18 months
4700 BC is targeting EBITDA breakeven within 12-18 months, then mid-to-high single digit margins.
NEW RISK
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East
Supply chain disruptions in March impacted MENA sales, though the region is only 4% of total turnover. Management sees no immediate major concern but will monitor.
NEW RISK
Crude-linked input cost inflation
Vegetable oils and crude derivatives continue to exhibit upward bias due to geopolitical tensions, which could offset copra tailwinds and pressure margins.
NEW RISK
El Niño impact on rural consumption
A strong El Niño year could affect consumption in the back half of FY27, particularly in rural areas, which is a key monitorable for FMCG demand.
NEW RISK
Potential slowdown in Plix growth at scale
As Plix approaches ₹1,000 crore ARR, sustaining high growth rates may require channel expansion beyond online, though management is confident in 20-25% growth with profitability.
RISK GONE
4700 BC margin trajectory uncertainty
4700 BC currently has an EBITDA bleed; achieving profitability in 12-18 months depends on scaling and cost synergies.
RISK GONE
Execution risk in scaling new categories
Expanding 4700 BC beyond popcorn into nachos, pop chips, etc., may face competitive and operational challenges.
RISK GONE
Integration and cultural friction with founders
Balancing founder autonomy with Marico's operational discipline could create friction, though management emphasizes a proven playbook.
RISK GONE
Potential margin dilution from new brand investments
Investment phase for new acquisitions could pressure group margins, but management maintains mid-teens operating profit growth guidance.
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Management expects double-digit revenue growth to reach approximately ₹15,000 crore in FY27, driven by high single-digit volume growth in India and...
Supply chain disruptions in March impacted MENA sales, though the region is only 4% of total turnover.
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