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📉 The Financial Deep Dive
Dev Accelerator Limited has announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025, revealing a challenging quarter marked by a shift to net loss despite robust revenue expansion.
The Numbers:
Consolidated Performance: For Q3 FY26, consolidated revenue from operations grew a significant 19.0% YoY to ₹5,919.80 lakhs, up from ₹4,974.74 lakhs in Q3 FY25. Total income increased by 16.7% YoY to ₹6,071.75 lakhs. However, the company reported a consolidated net loss of ₹(101.28) lakhs for the quarter, a stark contrast to the profit of ₹69.47 lakhs in the prior year period. Consequently, diluted EPS fell to ₹(0.15) from ₹0.98 YoY.
Over the nine months ended December 31, 2025, consolidated revenue saw a 52.7% YoY increase to ₹16,666.30 lakhs. The net profit for this period, however, declined by 19.0% YoY to ₹88.01 lakhs from ₹108.70 lakhs. Diluted EPS for the nine months stood at ₹0.13.
Standalone Performance: Standalone revenue from operations surged by 60.2% YoY to ₹4,349.62 lakhs in Q3 FY26. Total income grew 46.8% YoY to ₹4,570.18 lakhs. Despite this top-line growth, the standalone net loss was ₹(88.89) lakhs, compared to a profit of ₹71.06 lakhs in Q3 FY25, with diluted EPS at ₹(0.15) against ₹0.11 YoY.
For the nine months, standalone revenue rose 49.6% YoY to ₹12,395.61 lakhs. Net profit for the period decreased by 20.7% YoY to ₹86.53 lakhs from ₹109.17 lakhs, with diluted EPS at ₹0.11.
The Quality:
An exceptional item of ₹(132.66) lakhs was recognised in both consolidated and standalone results for the quarter, attributed to the cessation of operations at one centre and accounting for lease termination gains/losses. This exceptional charge contributed to the quarterly net loss, but the underlying operational performance warrants further scrutiny given the revenue growth.
IPO Utilization:
Following its IPO completion on September 17, 2025, the company raised net proceeds of ₹12,738.00 lakhs. As of December 31, 2025, ₹8,744.00 lakhs have been utilized. The remaining ₹3,994.00 lakhs is primarily earmarked for Capital Expenditure (Capex) for fitouts in proposed new centres.
The Grill:
No specific future financial guidance or outlook was provided by the management in this announcement, leaving investors to interpret the path forward based on the reported results and the strategic moves.
🚩 Risks & Outlook
Specific Risks: The primary risk is the inability to convert strong revenue growth into profitability, as evidenced by the net loss in the current quarter. The execution of planned Capex for new centres and the impact of the divestment on the associate company's performance will be critical. The lack of forward guidance adds an element of uncertainty.
The Forward View: Investors will be keen to monitor the utilization of the remaining IPO funds for Capex and assess if it leads to improved operational efficiencies and profitability in the coming quarters. The success of the divestment and its impact on the company's overall strategic positioning in the co-working space will also be closely watched.