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📉 The Financial Deep Dive
Marico Limited has unveiled a robust Q3 FY26 performance, with consolidated revenue from operations leaping 27% year-on-year (YoY) to ₹3,537 crore. This significant top-line expansion was underpinned by an 8% volume growth in its core India business and a strong 21% constant currency growth internationally.
Profitability metrics showed an 11% YoY increase in EBITDA to ₹592 crore. However, the company experienced a notable margin compression, with EBITDA margins contracting by 234 basis points YoY to 16.7%. This was attributed to elevated material costs and increased investments in Advertising & Sales Promotion (A&P) spends, which rose 15% YoY. On a sequential basis, margins saw an approximate 90 bps improvement, aided by easing copra prices. Profit After Tax (PAT) grew by 12% YoY to ₹447 crore.
The India business was a key growth engine, contributing ₹2,681 crore in revenue, a 28% YoY increase. This growth was fueled by improved volume traction and strategic pricing interventions. Marico highlighted the strong performance of its key brands, with Parachute Rigids reporting 50% revenue growth and Value-Added Hair Oils (VAHO) gaining 170 basis points in market share. The Saffola Edible Oils saw flattish growth amidst a competitive pricing landscape, while the Foods portfolio expanded by 5% YoY.
Internationally, Marico continued its strong trajectory with 21% constant currency growth (CCG), with Bangladesh, Vietnam, MENA, and South Africa being significant contributors.
🚀 Strategic Analysis & Impact
In a significant strategic move, Marico announced its definitive agreement to acquire a 93.27% stake in Zea Maize Private Limited, the company behind the premium gourmet snacking brand '4700BC'. This acquisition marks Marico's deliberate expansion into the high-growth premium gourmet snacking market.
🚩 Risks & Outlook
Marico anticipates a gradual improvement in consumption trends, buoyed by favourable macroeconomic indicators. The company has projected over 25% consolidated revenue growth for FY26 and targets double-digit revenue growth in the medium term. Specific portfolio goals include the Foods portfolio growing at a 25%+ CAGR to approximately 8 times its FY20 revenues by FY27, and the Digital-first portfolio aiming to scale 2.5 times its FY24 ARR by FY27, with a focus on achieving double-digit EBITDA margins by FY27. Management expects progressive improvement in operating profit growth as input cost pressures moderate.