Bajaj Consumer Care reported a strong Q1 FY27 with an 84.8% year-on-year increase in net profit to ₹70.7 crore. Revenue grew 28.3% to ₹341.4 crore, driven by domestic and international business performance. Margin expansion was also significant.
Bajaj Consumer Care Q1 FY27 Results: Profit Soars 84.8%
Net Sales Value: ₹341.4 crore (up 28.3% YoY) Profit After Tax (PAT): ₹70.7 crore (up 84.8% YoY) Reader Takeaway: Strong profit growth and margin expansion led by core brands and international recovery, but watch input cost volatility. ## What just happened Bajaj Consumer Care announced its financial results for the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2027 (ended June 30, 2026). The company reported a consolidated net sales value of ₹341.4 crore, marking a significant 28.3% increase compared to ₹266.2 crore in the same quarter last year. Net profit after tax (PAT) surged by 84.8% year-on-year, reaching ₹70.7 crore from ₹38.3 crore. ## Why this matters The substantial growth in both revenue and profit, coupled with a significant improvement in EBITDA and PAT margins, indicates strong operational performance and effective cost management. The recovery in the international business and continued strength in the domestic portfolio are positive signs for the company's future earnings potential. ## The backstory The company's flagship Almond Drops Hair Oil (ADHO) brand has been a consistent performer. The recent acquisition of Banjara's has been integrated, aiming to add to the growth portfolio. Performance in the previous year (FY26) saw revenue growth driven by price increases and volume recovery. ## What changes now With strong Q1 results and completed integration of Banjara's, Bajaj Consumer Care is poised for continued growth. The focus will be on sustaining volume growth in its core products, capitalizing on the recovery in international markets, and managing input cost pressures, particularly from Light Liquid Paraffin (LLP). ## Risks to watch Key risks include the volatility of input costs, especially the sharp increase in LLP prices (up over 40% sequentially) due to crude oil prices. Geopolitical disruptions, such as the West Asia crisis, also pose a threat to international operations. ## Peer comparison While specific peer results for Q1 FY27 are not yet available, Bajaj Consumer Care's performance suggests it is outperforming in a competitive FMCG market, particularly in the hair oil and personal care segments. ## Context metrics (time-bound) * Consolidated EBITDA margins improved to 24.7% in Q1 FY27 from 15.8% in Q1 FY26. * Consolidated PAT margins improved to 20.7% in Q1 FY27 from 14.4% in Q1 FY26. * Light Liquid Paraffin (LLP) prices increased over 40% sequentially in Q1 FY27. * Copra prices corrected by approximately 20% sequentially. ## What to track next Investors should monitor the trajectory of LLP prices, the sustained volume growth of the ADHO brand, and the performance of the newly integrated Banjara's portfolio and international business in the upcoming quarters.
