India · Delayed Price · Currency is INR Dabur India Earnings Call Transcripts
Fiscal Year 2026
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Q4 saw 7.3% revenue growth year-over-year, led by strong double-digit gains in haircare, home care, and premium beverages, while international growth was muted due to Middle East disruptions. Margin expansion is targeted for FY27 through pricing and cost initiatives.
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Q3 saw 6.1% revenue growth and double-digit PAT increase, driven by strong hair oil, oral care, and premium beverage performance. Margin expansion is expected to continue, with FY27 growth led by volumes and premiumization, despite ongoing risks from seasonality and commodity prices.
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Revenue grew 5.4% year-over-year, with operating profit and PAT rising over 6%. GST reforms caused short-term disruption but are expected to boost long-term demand, while premiumization and rural expansion drive growth. INR 500 crore allocated to Dabur Ventures for digital-first brands.
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Sequential improvement in both domestic and international markets drove 7% ex-seasonal sales growth, with strong gains in oral care, home care, and international segments. Margins held steady despite inflation, and full-year guidance targets high single-digit growth with margin improvement.
Fiscal Year 2025
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FY2025 saw 3.6% revenue growth, with strong international performance offsetting a 3.4% India decline. Strategic focus is on premiumization, portfolio rationalization, and M&A, targeting high single-digit to near double-digit growth in FY2026.
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Q3 FY25 saw modest revenue and profit growth amid challenging conditions, with rural outperforming urban and strong gains in oral care, hair oils, and international business. Strategic focus is on premiumization, cost savings, and margin improvement, with McKinsey engaged for a three-year vision.
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Q2 FY25 saw a 5.5% revenue decline due to a one-time inventory correction, but underlying business metrics like market share and secondary sales remained strong. Rural growth outpaced urban, and normal growth is expected to resume in H2, with margin recovery anticipated.
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Revenue grew 9.8% in consumer currency and 7% in INR, with strong rural recovery and market share gains in 95% of the portfolio. Gross margin expanded 120 bps, operating profit rose 8.3%, and digital A&P spend exceeded 30%.