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Nestlé reported a strong set of Q4FY26 earnings, with consolidated net profit rising 27% YoY to Rs 1,111 crore
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Nestlé India reported a strong set of Q4FY26 earnings, with consolidated net profit rising 27% year-on-year to Rs 1,111 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared with Rs 873 crore in the same period last year.
Revenue from operations grew 23% to Rs 6,748 crore, up from Rs 5,504 crore a year ago.
The company also recommended a final dividend of Rs 5 per equity share for FY26 and fixed July 10 as the record date to determine shareholder eligibility.
Both profit and revenue came in ahead of Street expectations, which had pegged net profit at Rs 926 crore and revenue at Rs 6,196 crore.
The standalone performance was powered by double-digit volume growth, driven by over 50% increase in advertising spends, whilst delivering a healthy EBITDA margin of 26.3%, said , chairman and managing director, Manish Tiwary.
“Total sales and domestic sales for the quarter increased by 23.4% and 23.1%, respectively. Encouragingly, all product groups contributed to this performance,” Tiwary added.
The maker of Kitkat said that its confectionery product group grew at a high double-digit pace in both value and volume underpinned by strong underlying transaction growth across its powerhouse brands.
It also noted high double-digit growth in its powdered and Liquid Beverages product group, driven by increased coffee penetration, accelerated premiumization, and deeper category relevance across consumer segments, supported by strong brand equity and an expanded footprint.
“We continued to execute an omni-channel strategy aligned to the evolving retail ecosystem, scaling e-commerce and quick commerce, strengthening modern trade and chain pharmacy, and sustaining growth through general trade across semi-urban and rural markets,” Tiwary added.
Commenting on the coffee prices, the company said it expects prices to continue to trend lower, supported by a favourable crop in Vietnam and the forthcoming crop in Brazil. However, it pointed to higher edible oil prices, in tandem with global crude oil prices, supported by increased diversion to biodiesel. Meanwhile, unseasonal rains have impacted the wheat production, resulting in a delayed harvest and lower quantity and quality, the company added.
April 21, 2026, 2:58 PM IST
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