Berger Paints India's Q1 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• Berger Paints India Ltd reported a 27.3% 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 3.3%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were up by 22.3% QoQ and 4.1% YoY.
• The net profit increased 41.5% QoQ and decreased 11.0% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of Berger Paints India Ltd stood at 2.7 during Q1 FY 2025-26.

Financial Statments for Q1 FY 2025-26

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## Company Overview
Berger Paints India Ltd is a prominent player in the Indian paint industry, specializing in the manufacturing and sale of a diverse range of paints and coatings. The company offers products for both decorative and industrial applications, catering to a broad customer base that includes homeowners, architects, and industrial companies. As of the latest information, Berger Paints has been actively expanding its market presence and product offerings, although specific recent major developments are not available at this time. The company's extensive distribution network and focus on innovation have been key to its market position.

## Revenue
For the first quarter of the fiscal year 2026 (Q1FY26), Berger Paints India Ltd reported a total income of ₹3,229.22 crores. This marks a significant increase of 27.3% compared to the previous quarter (Q4FY25) where the total income was ₹2,536.16 crores. Additionally, there was a year-over-year increase of 3.3% from Q1FY25, when the company recorded a total income of ₹3,127.34 crores. The growth in revenue indicates a strong quarterly performance with a positive trend over the past year.

## Profitability
In terms of profitability, Berger Paints' profit before tax for Q1FY26 was ₹411.60 crores, showing a substantial quarter-over-quarter increase of 57.1% from ₹262.03 crores in Q4FY25. However, there was a year-over-year decline of 9.8% from the ₹456.36 crores reported in Q1FY25. The profit after tax for Q1FY26 stood at ₹315.04 crores, which represents a 41.5% increase from the previous quarter's ₹222.62 crores and an 11.0% decrease compared to ₹354.03 crores in Q1FY25. The earnings per share also followed a similar pattern, with a QoQ increase of 42.1% and a YoY decline of 10.0%.

## Operating Metrics
The total expenses for Berger Paints in Q1FY26 amounted to ₹2,780.81 crores, a 22.3% rise from Q4FY25's ₹2,274.13 crores, and an increase of 4.1% from ₹2,670.98 crores in Q1FY25. The tax expense for the quarter was ₹107.73 crores, up by 50.8% from the previous quarter's ₹71.43 crores, yet down by 3.8% from ₹111.95 crores a year ago. These figures reflect the financial adjustments and operational costs incurred by the company over the period. The operating metrics demonstrate the company's financial activity and adjustments over the quarters, indicating how the firm has managed its operational expenses relative to its income.