Godfrey Phillips Q3 Results: Profit Up 49%, Revenue Rises 27%
Godfrey Phillips India Ltd. recorded a 49% surge in its net profit to Rs 315.9 crore for the third quarter of current fiscal 2025 as compared to Rs 212.4 crore for the same period last year.
The company's revenue soared to Rs 1,591.3 crore, representing a 27% rise for the October-December quarter as against Rs 1,249.7 crore for the year-ago period.
The tobacco maker's earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation grew to Rs 358.78 crore, denoting a 58% rise for the quarter under review from Rs 227.74 crore for the same period in the corresponding year.
Its margin widened to 22.5% for the quarter ended December as compared to 18.2% for the same period last year.
Godfrey Phillips Q3 Highlights (Consolidated, YoY)
Revenue up 27% to Rs 1,591.3 crore versus Rs 1,249.7 crore.
Ebitda up 58% to Rs 358.8 crore versus Rs 227.7 crore.
Margin expands to 22.5% versus 18.2%.
Net profit up 49% to Rs 315.9 crore versus Rs 212.4 crore.
Shares of Godfrey Phillips closed 8.48% lower at Rs 4,999.60 apiece on the NSE, compared to a 0.06% fall in the benchmark Nifty 50. The stock has risen by 100.71% in the last 12 months.
An analyst tracking the company suggests 'sell', according to Bloomberg data. The average of 12-month analysts' price targets implies a potential upside of 6.8%.
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