Blue Star's Q1 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• Blue Star Ltd reported a 10.2% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) decrease 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 3.8%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were down by 9.4% QoQ and up 6.4% YoY.
• The net profit decreased 24.4% QoQ and decreased 28.4% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of Blue Star Ltd stood at 5.9 during Q1 FY 2025-26.

Financial Statments for Q1 FY 2025-26

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Company Overview

Blue Star Ltd is a leading company in India's air conditioning and commercial refrigeration industry. It specializes in providing solutions for air conditioning, refrigeration, and related services. Blue Star is well-known for its wide range of products, including room air conditioners, commercial refrigerators, and water coolers. The company is also engaged in the installation of central air conditioning plants, packaged air conditioning systems, and cold storages. In recent times, Blue Star has been focusing on expanding its reach and enhancing its product portfolio to cater to a broader customer base. However, specific recent major developments within the company are not available from the provided data.

Revenue

During the first quarter of the fiscal year 2026 (Q1FY26), Blue Star Ltd reported a total income of ₹2998.32 crores. This represents a decrease of 10.2% compared to the preceding quarter (Q4FY25), where the total income was ₹3340.16 crores. When compared to the same quarter of the previous fiscal year (Q1FY25), which recorded a total income of ₹2889.14 crores, there is a year-over-year increase of 3.8%. The quarterly decline in income could be attributed to seasonal fluctuations or other operational factors that are not detailed in the available data.

Profitability

In terms of profitability, Blue Star Ltd's profit before tax (PBT) for Q1FY26 was ₹164.64 crores, marking a decline of 23.0% from the previous quarter's PBT of ₹213.78 crores. When compared to Q1FY25, where the PBT was ₹225.94 crores, there is a year-over-year decrease of 27.1%. The tax expense for Q1FY26 was ₹42.41 crores, a decrease from both Q4FY25 and Q1FY25, with reductions of 22.1% and 25.9%, respectively. The profit after tax (PAT) for Q1FY26 stood at ₹120.82 crores, which is 24.4% lower than the previous quarter and 28.4% lower than the same quarter last year.

Operating Metrics

The earnings per share (EPS) for Q1FY26 was ₹5.90, showing a decline of 24.4% from the previous quarter's EPS of ₹7.80. Compared to Q1FY25, where the EPS was ₹8.20, there is a year-over-year decrease of 28.0%. Total expenses for Q1FY26 were ₹2833.68 crores, reflecting a 9.4% decrease from Q4FY25's expenses of ₹3126.38 crores, and a 6.4% increase from Q1FY25's expenses of ₹2663.20 crores. The reduction in expenses quarter-over-quarter may be indicative of cost management efforts or changes in operational dynamics.