- Britannia plans price hikes in Q1 of fiscal year 2026-27
- The company reported 21.2% net profit growth in Q4 FY 2025-26
- Britannia shares fell by up to 4.99% after earnings announcement
FMCG giant Britannia Industries is planning to hike prices in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026-27, the company said in its earnings call on Friday, May 8.
The biscuit maker announced January to March quarter earnings for fiscal year 2025-26 on Thursday, May 7, reporting 21.2% growth in net profit at Rs 678 crore. Britannia shares fell up to 4.99% trading at Rs 5,524 apiece.
The price hike announcement comes as FMCG major Dabur India also plans to increase prices by up to 4% and cut down grammage in smaller packs to offset rising input costs due to the ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
Britannia, however said, there will be no impact of the US-Iran War in Q1FY27.
The consolidated revenue of the FMCG giant jumped 6.5% year-on-year for the three months ended March at Rs 4,719 crore against Rs 4,432 crore in the corresponding period last year. Operating income, or earnings before interest and taxes rose 5.9% to Rs 853 crore from Rs 805 crore. Margins contracts marginally to 18.1% from 18.2% in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025.
Britannia Industries Dividend
Britannia Industries on Thursday has announced dividend of Rs 90.50 per equity share for the fiscal 2026 as its profit surges. The company announced distribution of nearly Rs 407.88 crore to shareholders.
The record date to determine the entitlement of final dividend for fiscal 2026 has been set as July 31. According to the exchange filing the final dividend is subject to approval of the Members of the company at the ensuing annual general meeting. The payment for the dividend will be done within the statutory timeline after deduction of applicable taxes.
Britannia Industries Q4 Result Highlights (Cons, YoY)
- Net Profit rises 21.1% at Rs 678 crore versus Rs 560 crore.
- Revenue grows 6.5% to Rs 4,719 crore versus Rs 4,432 crore.
- Ebitda increases 5.9% to Rs 853 crore versus Rs 805 crore.
- Ebitda margin at 18.1% versus 18.2%.
- Company announces final dividend of Rs 90.5 per share
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