Allied Blenders Reports 48% Drop in Q4 Profit Despite Revenue Growth
Allied Blenders Q4 PAT drops 48% YoY to Rs 41 cr
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Allied Blenders and Distillers (ABD) reported a 47.90% year-on-year decline in consolidated net profit to ₹40.97 crore for Q4 FY26, while revenue from operations increased by 9.36% to ₹1,006.89 crore. The company also announced a ₹5.40 final dividend per share and plans to raise up to ₹1,000 crore through various fundraising methods.
- 01Profit before exceptional items and tax decreased to ₹102.22 crore from ₹105.93 crore in Q4 FY25.
- 02EBITDA rose by 21.2% to ₹182 crore, with an improved EBITDA margin of 17.9%.
- 03For FY26, consolidated net profit increased by 17.17% to ₹228.32 crore.
- 04The board has set 26 June 2026 as the record date for the final dividend eligibility.
- 05ABD plans to raise funds up to ₹1,000 crore through various instruments, pending approvals.
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Allied Blenders and Distillers (ABD) reported a 47.90% decline in consolidated net profit to ₹40.97 crore for Q4 FY26, compared to ₹78.64 crore in the same quarter last year. Despite the profit drop, revenue from operations rose by 9.36% to ₹1,006.89 crore. The profit before exceptional items and tax slightly decreased to ₹102.22 crore, while the company recorded an exceptional loss of ₹0.34 crore due to the New Labour Code. EBITDA for the quarter increased by 21.2% to ₹182 crore, with an improved EBITDA margin of 17.9%. For the full financial year FY26, ABD's consolidated net profit rose by 17.17% to ₹228.32 crore, and revenue grew by 11.44% to ₹3,922.78 crore. Managing Director Alok Gupta emphasized that FY26 was a defining year for ABD, marked by record annual profits and consistent quarterly performance post-listing. The board has recommended a final dividend of ₹5.40 per equity share, subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming AGM. Additionally, ABD plans to raise up to ₹1,000 crore through various fundraising methods.
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The decline in profit could affect shareholder sentiment, while the proposed dividend may provide some financial relief to investors. The fundraising plan could enhance the company's growth prospects.
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