India Foods Organic Revenue Growth
14%
+14% YoY
India Foods organic revenue grew 14% YoY, driven by 10% volume growth and strong performance in salt and Sampann.
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31 Jul 2024
TATA CONSUMER PRODUCTS LIMITED — Q1 FY25
Tata Consumer Products reported a mixed Q1 FY25.
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Tata Consumer Products reported a mixed Q1 FY25. Consolidated revenue grew 16% to INR 4,352 crore, with organic growth of 10% and acquisitions adding 6%. EBITDA rose 23% to INR 671 crore, with margin expansion of 80 bps to 15.4%. India Beverages grew only 6% (1% organic) as intense summer hurt hot tea and out-of-home NourishCo volumes. India Foods continued strong momentum with 30% revenue growth (14% organic, 10% volume). International business grew 10% (8% constant currency) with EBIT up 46%. PAT fell 14% to INR 289 crore due to higher amortization (INR 55 crore) and interest costs from bridge financing. Management highlighted integration of Capital Foods and Organic India is on track, with combined gross margins of 48.4%. Growth businesses (including acquisitions) now form 29% of India portfolio. Key risk: sustained high tea and coffee prices could pressure margins if not passed through.
टाटा कंज्यूमर प्रोडक्ट्स की पहली तिमाही (Q1 FY25) में मिला-जुला प्रदर्शन रहा। कंपनी की कुल आय 16% बढ़कर 4,352 करोड़ रुपये हो गई। इसमें 10% अपने कारोबार से और 6% नई कंपनियों को खरीदने से आया। मुनाफा (EBITDA) 23% बढ़कर 671 करोड़ रुपये हुआ, और मार्जिन 0.80% सुधरकर 15.4% हो गया। भारत में पेय पदार्थों की बिक्री सिर्फ 6% बढ़ी, क्योंकि भीषण गर्मी ने चाय और नूरिशको की बिक्री को प्रभावित किया। खाद्य कारोबार ने 30% की मजबूत वृद्धि दर्ज की। अंतरराष्ट्रीय कारोबार 10% बढ़ा। शुद्ध लाभ 14% घटकर 289 करोड़ रुपये रहा, क्योंकि कर्ज पर ब्याज और एसेट्स का मूल्यह्रास बढ़ा। कंपनी ने कैपिटल फूड्स और ऑर्गेनिक इंडिया का विलय सही ढंग से कर लिया है। चिंता: चाय और कॉफी के ऊंचे दाम मार्जिन पर दबाव डाल सकते हैं।
Key Numbers
International EBIT Growth
46%
+46% YoY
International EBIT grew 46% YoY, driven by structural cost actions and pricing, with EBIT margin expanding 420 bps.
E-commerce Growth
61%
+61% YoY
E-commerce channel grew 61% YoY, with quick commerce contributing ~35% of e-commerce sales.
Starbucks Store Count
438
+17 stores QoQ
Starbucks opened 17 new stores in Q1, reaching 438 stores across 65 cities, though traffic was impacted by heatwave.
What Changed vs Last Quarter
NEW
Rights issue to repay bridge debt
The rights issue, expected to close on August 19, will be used to repay short-term bridge financing of INR 3,000 crore raised for acquisitions.
UPDATED
Growth businesses to reach 30% of India portfolio
Management reiterated commitment to grow the growth businesses (including acquisitions) from 20% to 30% of the India portfolio, with these businesses growing at 30% CAGR.
UPDATED
Organic India integration to complete in 100 days
Management committed to completing the integration of Organic India within 100 days from the April 16 closure, and is on track.
UPDATED
Capital Foods integration largely complete
Integration of Capital Foods, including channel inventory cleanup, is complete and run rate is trending as expected.
DROPPED
Rights issue to conclude by early Q2 FY25
The rights issue process is on track and expected to conclude by early Q2 FY25.
NEW RISK
Sustained high tea and coffee prices
North Indian tea prices are up 15-20% and coffee prices (Robusta) up ~50% from two quarters ago, which could pressure margins if not passed through.
NEW RISK
NourishCo underperformance due to heatwave and tactical missteps
NourishCo revenue grew only 7% due to intense summer impacting out-of-home consumption and delayed tactical pricing actions, raising concerns about the business's resilience.
NEW RISK
Integration disruptions at Organic India
Organic India deal closed on April 16, and inventory consolidation took longer than expected, potentially impacting near-term revenue and margins.
NEW RISK
Amortization and interest costs weighing on PAT
Quarterly amortization of INR 55 crore from acquisitions and higher interest costs from bridge financing are depressing reported PAT, with no near-term relief expected.
RISK GONE
Coffee price volatility impacting US margins
Rising Robusta and Arabica prices could pressure US coffee margins if not passed through quickly. Management claims agility but risk remains.
RISK GONE
NourishCo growth slowdown due to seasonality
NourishCo missed its INR 900-1000 crore guidance, ending at INR 825 crore, partly due to delayed summer. Size may become a growth constraint.
RISK GONE
Tea market share loss may be understated
Management disputes Nielsen data showing 7% industry growth, claiming they haven't lost share. If competitive data confirms loss, tea volumes could remain soft.
RISK GONE
Integration risks from multiple acquisitions
Simultaneous integration of Capital Foods and Organic India within 100 days each could strain resources and execution.
🤫 Topics management stopped discussing
Mentioned in Q3 FY24, Q4 FY24
Simultaneous integration of Capital Foods and Organic India within 100 days each could strain resources and execution.
Mentioned in Q2 FY24, Q3 FY24
Management remains confident of delivering INR 900-1,000 crore for NourishCo in FY24, despite Q3 being seasonally weak.
Mentioned in Q2 FY24, Q4 FY24
NourishCo missed its INR 900-1000 crore guidance, ending at INR 825 crore, partly due to delayed summer. Size may become a growth constraint.
Mentioned in Q2 FY24, Q4 FY24
Management disputes Nielsen data showing 7% industry growth, claiming they haven't lost share. If competitive data confirms loss, tea volumes could remain soft.
Mentioned in Q2 FY24, Q3 FY24
The U.S. coffee category is under demand pressure, and coffee prices remain volatile, impacting the branded coffee business.
Management Guidance
Growth businesses to reach 30% of India portfolio
Management reiterated commitment to grow the growth businesses (including acquisitions) from 20% to 30% of the India portfolio, with these businesses growing at 30% CAGR.
Management guidance growthOrganic India integration to complete in 100 days
Management committed to completing the integration of Organic India within 100 days from the April 16 closure, and is on track.
Management guidance otherCapital Foods integration largely complete
Integration of Capital Foods, including channel inventory cleanup, is complete and run rate is trending as expected.
Management guidance otherRights issue to repay bridge debt
The rights issue, expected to close on August 19, will be used to repay short-term bridge financing of INR 3,000 crore raised for acquisitions.
Management guidance otherKey Risks
Sustained high tea and coffee prices
North Indian tea prices are up 15-20% and coffee prices (Robusta) up ~50% from two quarters ago, which could pressure margins if not passed through.
high · management_commentaryNourishCo underperformance due to heatwave and tactical missteps
NourishCo revenue grew only 7% due to intense summer impacting out-of-home consumption and delayed tactical pricing actions, raising concerns about the business's resilience.
medium · analyst_questionIntegration disruptions at Organic India
Organic India deal closed on April 16, and inventory consolidation took longer than expected, potentially impacting near-term revenue and margins.
medium · management_commentaryAmortization and interest costs weighing on PAT
Quarterly amortization of INR 55 crore from acquisitions and higher interest costs from bridge financing are depressing reported PAT, with no near-term relief expected.
medium · data_observationNotable Quotes
Our consolidated revenue was 16% in quarter one. Organic growth was 10%. Two acquisitions contributed to 6% additional growth.
I would term this quarter as a quarter of learning. But like I said, we saw June almost normalize and come back to what we would expect the business to deliver going forward and therefore remain confident that we should be able to deliver the business case.
We do not break EBIT percentages for each and every category in India. We club it under the India business overall, and we report the EBIT numbers for India because that's the way we manage the business.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was TATA CONSUMER PRODUCTS's revenue in Q1 FY25?
TATA CONSUMER PRODUCTS reported revenue of ₹4,352 Cr in Q1 FY25, representing a +16% change compared to the same quarter last year.
What guidance did TATA CONSUMER PRODUCTS management give for FY26?
Growth businesses to reach 30% of India portfolio: Management reiterated commitment to grow the growth businesses (including acquisitions) from 20% to 30% of the India portfolio, with these businesses growing at 30% CAGR. Organic India integration to complete in 100 days: Management committed to completing the integration of Organic India within 100 days from the April 16 closure, and is on track. Capital Foods integration largely complete: Integration of Capital Foods, including channel inventory cleanup, is complete and run rate is trending as expected. Rights issue to repay bridge debt: The rights issue, expected to close on August 19, will be used to repay short-term bridge financing of INR 3,000 crore raised for acquisitions.
What are the key risks for TATA CONSUMER PRODUCTS in FY26?
Key risks include Sustained high tea and coffee prices — North Indian tea prices are up 15-20% and coffee prices (Robusta) up ~50% from two quarters ago, which could pressure margins if not passed through.; NourishCo underperformance due to heatwave and tactical missteps — NourishCo revenue grew only 7% due to intense summer impacting out-of-home consumption and delayed tactical pricing actions, raising concerns about the business's resilience.; Integration disruptions at Organic India — Organic India deal closed on April 16, and inventory consolidation took longer than expected, potentially impacting near-term revenue and margins.; Amortization and interest costs weighing on PAT — Quarterly amortization of INR 55 crore from acquisitions and higher interest costs from bridge financing are depressing reported PAT, with no near-term relief expected..
Did TATA CONSUMER PRODUCTS meet its previous quarter's guidance?
Of 3 tracked promises, management 0 met, 0 close, 3 missed.
Where can I read the full TATA CONSUMER PRODUCTS Q1 FY25 concall transcript?
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