Honasa Consumer's Q2 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• Honasa Consumer Ltd reported a 9.8% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) decrease 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 15.8%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were down by 10.3% QoQ and 0.1% YoY.
• The net profit decreased 5.1% QoQ and decreased 311.1% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of Honasa Consumer Ltd stood at 1.2 during Q2 FY 2025-26.

Financial Statments for Q2 FY 2025-26

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Company Overview

Honasa Consumer Ltd is a notable player in the consumer goods industry. The company is primarily known for its range of personal care products, which include skin care, hair care, and baby care items. Honasa Consumer Ltd has gained recognition for its focus on natural and sustainable products, appealing to a growing segment of health-conscious consumers. While the provided data does not detail recent developments, such companies often engage in expanding product lines or entering new markets to sustain growth. However, specific recent developments for Honasa Consumer Ltd are not available within the provided data.

Revenue

In the second quarter of the fiscal year 2026 (Q2FY26), Honasa Consumer Ltd reported a total income of ₹558.20 crores. This represents a decline of 9.8% on a quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) basis from ₹619.14 crores in Q1FY26. On a year-over-year (YoY) basis, the total income increased by 15.8% from ₹481.84 crores in Q2FY25. The YoY increase reflects a substantial improvement in revenue generation compared to the same quarter of the previous year, indicating a potential recovery or growth trajectory in the company's revenue streams.

Profitability

The company's profitability metrics for Q2FY26 show a profit before tax of ₹52.75 crores, a decrease of 5.1% QoQ from ₹55.59 crores in Q1FY26. Conversely, there is a significant YoY increase of 316.5% from a loss of ₹24.37 crores in Q2FY25. The profit after tax for Q2FY26 stands at ₹39.23 crores, marking a decrease of 5.1% QoQ from ₹41.32 crores in Q1FY26. However, there is a remarkable YoY transformation from a loss of ₹18.58 crores in Q2FY25 to a profit, suggesting improvements in the company's cost structure or revenue management. Earnings per share (EPS) for Q2FY26 is ₹1.20, compared to ₹1.26 in Q1FY26 and a negative EPS of -₹0.57 in Q2FY25, reflecting similar trends in profitability.

Operating Metrics

The total expenses for Honasa Consumer Ltd in Q2FY26 were ₹505.46 crores, showing a decrease of 10.3% QoQ from ₹563.55 crores in Q1FY26. This reduction in expenses may have contributed to the relative stability in profitability despite the decrease in total income. On a YoY basis, expenses remained almost flat, decreasing by only 0.1% from ₹506.21 crores in Q2FY25. The tax expense for Q2FY26 was ₹13.52 crores, slightly lower than the ₹14.27 crores in Q1FY26, and a reversal from a negative tax amount of -₹5.80 crores in Q2FY25, reflecting changes in the company's tax liabilities or accounting adjustments. The financial data indicates significant YoY changes across all profitability metrics, contrasting with more modest QoQ variations.