Dabur India Q4 Results: Profit Tanks 8.4%; Dividend Of Rs 5.25 Per Share

Dabur India Ltd.'s net profit declined in the fourth quarter of financial year 2024-25, missing analyst estimates.

The company's consolidated bottom line fell by 8.4% to Rs 320.13 crore in the January-March quarter, compared to Rs 349.53 crore in the year-ago period, as per an exchange filing on Wednesday. This is lower than the consensus estimate of Rs 324.1 crore of the analysts tracked by Bloomberg.

For the full year, profit declined 4% to Rs 1,767.63 crore.

Revenue during the quarter under review rose marginally by 0.6% to Rs 2,830.14 crore from Rs 2,814.64 crore. The topline in fiscal 2025 rose 1.3% to Rs 12,563 crore.

The company said the demand environment remained challenging with high food inflation and a surge in cost of living continuing to limit urban spending. "FMCG demand trends remained subdued during the fourth quarter and full year 2024-25," a press release said.

Dabur India Q4FY25 Highlights (Consolidated, YoY)

• Revenue up 0.6% to Rs 2,830 crore versus Rs 2,815 crore. (Bloomberg Estimate: Rs 2,845.8 crore)

• Net profit down 8.4% to Rs 320 crore versus Rs 349 crore. (Bloomberg Estimate: Rs 324.1 crore)

• Ebitda down 8.6% to Rs 427 crore versus Rs 467 crore. (Bloomberg Estimate: Rs 438.1 crore)

• Margin at 15% versus 16.6%. (Bloomberg Estimate: 15.4%)

Business Internals

During the reported period, Dabur India's consumer care business demonstrated positive growth, with revenue increasing by 1.9% to reach Rs 2,254.98 crore. However, the food business experienced a downturn, with revenue declining by 5.2% to Rs 500.48 crore.

The retail business also saw a significant decrease in revenue, falling by 20.5% to Rs 24.56 crore.

Conversely, the company's other segments showed strong growth, with revenue increasing by 25.1% to Rs 39.81 crore.

The company recorded market share gains across 90% of its portfolio, as per a press statement.

Dabur India's board recommended a final dividend of Rs 5.25 per equity share for fiscal 2025, subject to approval of shareholders in the ensuing Annual General Meeting. The dividend aggregates to up to Rs 930.47 crore.

"Information regarding book closure/ record date and dividend payment date will be informed in due course of time," the filing said.

The FMCG company previously paid Rs 2.75 per share in interim dividend in FY25.

Before the quarterly results were declared, shares of Dabur India closed 0.05% higher at Rs 480.85 on the BSE, compared to a 0.13% gain in the benchmark Sensex. The stock has fallen 14% in the last 12 months and by 6% so far this year.