Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands' Q2 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Ltd reported a 10.5% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) increase in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Sep (Q2 FY 2025-26). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a growth of 3.7%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were up by 10.5% QoQ and 3.1% YoY.
• The net profit decreased 2.6% QoQ and decreased 139.9% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Ltd stood at 0.19 during Q2 FY 2025-26.

Financial Statments for Q2 FY 2025-26

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Company Overview

Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Ltd is a reputed entity within the lifestyle and retail sector, known primarily for its extensive range of apparel and lifestyle products. While details specific to recent major developments for the company are not provided, Aditya Birla Group, its parent company, is a well-established conglomerate with a strong presence in various industries including textiles and apparel, cement, metals, telecommunications, and financial services. The lifestyle brands segment typically focuses on delivering value through innovative fashion products and a broad retail network, with an emphasis on high-quality customer service and brand recognition.

Revenue

In Q2FY26, Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Ltd reported a total income of ₹2059.02 crores, which represents a 10.5% increase from the previous quarter (Q1FY26), where the total income was ₹1863.11 crores. When compared to the same quarter in the previous year (Q2FY25), there is a 3.7% increase in total income, which was ₹1985.29 crores. This indicates an upward trend in revenue generation on both a quarterly and yearly basis, suggesting effective strategies in revenue acquisition or improved market conditions. The increase in total income from Q1FY26 to Q2FY26 reflects the company's ongoing efforts to enhance its financial performance.

Profitability

The company recorded a profit before tax of ₹31.07 crores in Q2FY26, which marks a 10.3% growth compared to ₹28.17 crores in Q1FY26. However, on a year-over-year basis, there is a significant improvement from a loss of ₹80.57 crores in Q2FY25. After accounting for taxes, the profit after tax for Q2FY26 amounted to ₹23.44 crores, slightly down by 2.6% from ₹24.06 crores in the preceding quarter, Q1FY26. However, it marks a notable recovery compared to the loss of ₹58.77 crores recorded in Q2FY25. The earnings per share (EPS) for Q2FY26 stood at ₹0.19, a minor decline from ₹0.20 in Q1FY26, yet a substantial uplift from an EPS of -₹0.58 in Q2FY25, demonstrating a return to profitability.

Operating Metrics

The total expenses for Q2FY26 were ₹2027.95 crores, reflecting a 10.5% increase from Q1FY26 expenses of ₹1834.94 crores. Year-over-year, total expenses increased by 3.1% from ₹1967.53 crores in Q2FY25. The tax expense saw a marked rise of 85.6% from ₹4.11 crores in Q1FY26 to ₹7.63 crores in Q2FY26, while it represented a substantial turnaround from a negative tax figure of -₹21.80 crores in Q2FY25. These figures suggest that the company is operating with increased costs, which are aligned proportionally with the revenue growth, maintaining the operational balance. The rise in tax expense also indicates the company's improved profitability and tax obligations.