Hero MotoCorp Hits Record Revenue, EV Push Drives Strong Growth

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Hero MotoCorp Hits Record Revenue, EV Push Drives Strong Growth
Overview

Hero MotoCorp reported its highest-ever quarterly revenue of INR 12,328 Crores in Q3 FY'26, surging 21% year-on-year. EBITDA climbed 23% to INR 1,810 Crores, with normalized PAT up 20% to INR 1,489 Crores. The company highlights robust growth across ICE and EV segments, expanding market share in entry and scooter categories, and strong performance in global markets. Management anticipates double-digit industry growth for Q4 FY'26, while acknowledging potential moderation in H2 FY'27.

📉 The Financial Deep Dive

Hero MotoCorp has posted its highest-ever quarterly revenue for Q3 FY'26, reaching INR 12,328 Crores, a significant 21% year-on-year (YoY) increase. This performance underscores a robust operational quarter.

The Numbers:

  • Revenue: INR 12,328 Crores (+21% YoY)
  • EBITDA: INR 1,810 Crores (+23% YoY)
  • PAT: INR 1,349 Crores (+12% YoY)
  • Normalized PAT: INR 1,489 Crores (+20% YoY)
  • Overall EBITDA Margin: 14.7%
  • ICE Business EBITDA Margin: 17% (+100 bps YoY)
  • Average Selling Price (ASP): Increased by 4.2% YoY.
  • 9M FY'26 Revenue: INR 34,034 Crores (+10% YoY)
  • 9M FY'26 EBITDA: INR 5,015 Crores (+13% YoY)
  • 9M FY'26 PAT: INR 3,867 Crores (+10% YoY)
  • Exceptional Item: INR 119 Crores provision for the new labor code.

The Quality:
The company demonstrated healthy profitability improvements, with EBITDA margins expanding to 14.7% despite ongoing investments in the Electric Vehicle (EV) business. The ICE segment, in particular, saw its EBITDA margin grow by 100 basis points to 17%. Operating cash flow for the first nine months of FY'26 was strong at INR 7,045 Crores. The company implemented a price hike of INR 300 per vehicle in January to counter rising commodity prices like aluminum and precious metals.

The Forward View & Growth Drivers:
Management anticipates double-digit growth for the two-wheeler industry in the current quarter (Q4 FY'26) and high single digits for the full fiscal year 2027, though a moderation is expected in the second half of FY'27 due to a high base. Hero MotoCorp aims to outpace this industry growth by focusing on key segments: scooters, premium motorcycles, global markets, EVs, and parts & accessories. The recent launches, including the VIDA VX2, have received strong customer acceptance, with the VIDA EV portfolio capturing 10.8% market share. The entry segment has shown market share expansion for four consecutive quarters. The global business is a significant growth engine, with volumes up 41% YoY and market share at 7.5%, and the Colombia subsidiary has become profitable.

Risks & Outlook:
Key risks identified include volatile commodity prices (aluminum, precious metals) and foreign exchange impacts. The company is actively mitigating these through price adjustments, LEAP savings, product mix improvements, and operating leverage. Capacity expansion for the EV business is planned for FY'27, with efforts underway to qualify more models under the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. The new CEO, Mr. Harshavardhan Chitale, has emphasized a strategic focus on expanding in underrepresented, high-growth areas and strengthening value chain relationships.

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