Godfrey Phillips India Ltd. reported a robust 55.9% year-on-year rise in its net profit for Q1 FY26.
The cigarette maker reported a consolidated bottom line of Rs 356 crore, compared to Rs 229 crore in the same quarter last year, according to an exchange filing on Monday.
Godfrey Phillips Q1 Highlights (Consolidated, YoY)
Revenue up 36.5% to Rs 1,486 crore versus Rs 1,088 crore
Net Profit up 55.9% to Rs 356 crore versus Rs 229 crore
Ebitda up 25.1% to Rs 338 crore versus Rs 270 crore
Margin at 22.7% versus 24.8%
The board of directors of the company has approved issuance of 2:1 bonus equity shares along with announcing the record date for the final dividend announced in FY25.
The quarterly earnings were shared aftermarket hours. The stock settled 2.35% higher at Rs 8,983.50 apiece on the NSE, compared to a 0.64% advance in the benchmark Nifty 50.
Godfrey Phillips' shares have risen 114.75% in the last 12 months and 71.84% year-to-date.
The one analyst tracking the company maintains a 'sell' rating, according to Bloomberg data.
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