Bajaj Consumer Care's Q1 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd reported a 9.1% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) increase in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Jun (Q1 FY 2025-26). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a growth of 6.8%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were up by 10.1% QoQ and 8.1% YoY.
• The net profit increased 6.6% QoQ and increased 2.2% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd stood at 2.8 during Q1 FY 2025-26.

Financial Statments for Q1 FY 2025-26

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Company Overview

Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd is a company primarily engaged in the production and sale of personal care products, with a strong focus on hair care. The company operates within the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry, offering a variety of products that cater to hair nourishment and styling. Bajaj Consumer Care is known for its flagship product, Bajaj Almond Drops Hair Oil, which has established a significant market presence in India. The company has been looking to expand and innovate within its product lines to capture a broader customer base. While specific recent developments are not provided, companies in this sector typically face competitive pressures and are influenced by consumer trends and economic conditions.

Revenue

In the first quarter of the financial year 2026 (Q1FY26), Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd reported a total income of ₹274.51 crores. This represents a quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) growth of 9.1% from the previous quarter (Q4FY25), where the total income was ₹251.64 crores. Furthermore, on a year-over-year (YoY) basis, the total income increased by 6.8% compared to the first quarter of the financial year 2025 (Q1FY25), when the income was ₹256.94 crores. This growth in revenue suggests that the company has been able to enhance its income streams over both the quarterly and annual periods, reflecting its operational performance in the current market environment.

Profitability

Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd's profitability metrics for Q1FY26 reveal a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of ₹45.50 crores, showing a 4.5% increase QoQ from ₹43.56 crores in Q4FY25, and a slight YoY increase of 0.8% from ₹45.14 crores in Q1FY25. The company also reported a Profit After Tax (PAT) of ₹37.93 crores for Q1FY26, marking a 6.6% improvement QoQ from ₹35.58 crores, and a YoY increase of 2.2% from ₹37.12 crores. The tax expenses decreased slightly both QoQ and YoY, contributing to the rise in net profits. Earnings per share (EPS) for Q1FY26 was ₹2.80, a 12.0% increase QoQ from ₹2.50, and a 7.7% increase YoY from ₹2.60, indicating an enhancement in shareholder value over the periods.

Operating Metrics

The company's total expenses for Q1FY26 were reported at ₹229.01 crores, reflecting a 10.1% increase QoQ from ₹208.08 crores in Q4FY25, and an 8.1% increase YoY from ₹211.80 crores in Q1FY25. The rise in expenses, while indicative of increased operational costs, is accompanied by a corresponding increase in revenue, leading to a positive overall financial performance. The tax expenses for Q1FY26 stood at ₹7.86 crores, a decrease of 1.4% from Q4FY25 and 2.0% from Q1FY25, which positively impacted the net profitability of the company. These metrics collectively provide insights into the company's cost management and operational efficiency over the reported periods.