Juniper Hotels' Q1 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• Juniper Hotels Ltd reported a 8.4% 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 11.0%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were down by 20.3% QoQ and up 0.3% YoY.
• The net profit decreased 80.7% QoQ and decreased 22.9% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of Juniper Hotels Ltd stood at 0.4 during Q1 FY 2025-26.

Financial Statments for Q1 FY 2025-26

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Company Overview

Juniper Hotels Ltd is an established entity within the hospitality industry, primarily engaged in providing accommodation services, food and beverage offerings, and other related hospitality services. As a key player in the hotel industry, Juniper Hotels Ltd caters to a diverse clientele, encompassing both leisure and business travelers. The company is known for its strategic locations in key cities and tourist destinations, offering a range of accommodations from premium to mid-range. While the company may have undergone recent developments or expansions, such information is not available in the current dataset.

Revenue

In the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 (Q1FY26), Juniper Hotels Ltd reported a total income of ₹227.25 crores. This reflects a decrease of 8.4% compared to the previous quarter (Q4FY25), where the total income stood at ₹248.18 crores. However, when compared to the same quarter in the previous year (Q1FY25), where the total income was ₹204.82 crores, there is a year-over-year increase of 11.0%. This indicates a growth in revenue over the year, despite a quarter-over-quarter decline.

Profitability

For Q1FY26, Juniper Hotels Ltd recorded a profit before tax of ₹17.86 crores, which marks a substantial increase of 160.0% from the previous quarter's figure of ₹6.87 crores. Compared to Q1FY25’s profit before tax of ₹13.09 crores, there is a year-over-year increase of 36.4%. The tax expense for Q1FY26 was ₹8.86 crores, which is a significant reversal from a negative tax figure reported in Q4FY25 (-₹39.88 crores) and a sharp increase from the ₹1.42 crores tax in Q1FY25, representing a year-over-year increase of 523.9%. Consequently, the profit after tax for Q1FY26 was ₹9.00 crores, down by 80.7% from ₹46.75 crores in Q4FY25, and a year-over-year decrease of 22.9% from ₹11.67 crores in Q1FY25. Earnings per share in Q1FY26 were ₹0.40, compared to ₹2.50 in Q4FY25 and ₹0.50 in Q1FY25, reflecting a quarter-over-quarter decline of 84.0% and a year-over-year decrease of 20.0%.

Operating Metrics

During Q1FY26, Juniper Hotels Ltd managed to reduce its total expenses to ₹192.24 crores, a significant decrease of 20.3% from ₹241.30 crores in Q4FY25. This slight increase from ₹191.72 crores in Q1FY25 represents a year-over-year change of 0.3%. The reduction in expenses contributed to the improvement in the profit before tax margin compared to the previous quarter. The financial data reveals significant fluctuations in tax expenses between quarters, which impacted the post-tax profitability. The earnings per share also experienced notable changes, decreasing both quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year. These metrics offer insights into the company's operational efficiency and its ability to manage costs amidst fluctuating income levels.