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📉 The Financial Deep Dive
LT Foods Limited reported a robust third quarter for FY26, with consolidated revenue from operations reaching ₹2,809.20 Cr, a significant 23.58% increase year-on-year from ₹2,274.81 Cr in Q3 FY25. Profit After Tax (PAT) for the consolidated entity saw a 8.23% growth, standing at ₹1,573.52 Cr, up from ₹1,453.85 Cr in the prior year's comparable quarter.
On a quarter-on-quarter basis, revenue expanded by 1.57% from ₹2,765.74 Cr, while PAT experienced a marginal decrease of 3.97% from ₹1,638.54 Cr. For the nine months ended December 31, 2025, consolidated revenue was ₹8,038.85 Cr, and PAT stood at ₹4,897.10 Cr.
Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS) for Q3 FY26 were ₹4.53, a notable increase from ₹4.13 reported in Q3 FY25, indicating a 9.44% YoY growth.
🚩 Risks & Outlook
The company faces two significant developments that introduce considerable uncertainty. Firstly, the U.S. Department of Commerce has made a preliminary determination of a 340.27% countervailing duty (CVD) on organic soybean meal exports from its subsidiary, Ecopure Specialities Limited, impacting approximately ₹50 Cr in exports. While LT Foods states Ecopure has a strong legal position and expects no material impact, this duty poses a significant risk to that segment's profitability and export viability.
Secondly, a long-standing insurance claim litigation involving subsidiary Daawat Foods Limited has seen the Insurance Company deposit ₹2,650.35 Cr. This amount has been received and is accounted for as a liability pending the High Court's final verdict. Management is confident of recovery, but the differential excess amount of ₹1,500.33 Cr remains unrecognized due to legal uncertainties. This large, contingent sum could materially impact future results depending on the final ruling.
📈 Other Key Developments
LT Foods Americas Inc. has completed the acquisition of the remaining 49% stake in Golden Star Trading Inc. for USD 15 million (₹128.50 Cr), making it a wholly-owned subsidiary. A provisional gain of ₹5.62 Cr was recognized on this remeasurement.
The company also declared its second interim dividend of ₹1 per equity share for FY25-26. The Board also approved the resignation of M/s Protiviti India Member Private Limited as Internal Auditors and appointed Ms. Neha Sharma, assisted by EY, as the new Internal Auditor until the end of FY2026-27.
The announcement did not provide specific future financial guidance or outlook, leaving investors to monitor the resolution of the aforementioned risks.