Metro Brands' Q2 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• Metro Brands Ltd reported a 3.4% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) increase 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 11.6%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were up by 11.7% QoQ and 14.3% YoY.
• The net profit decreased 30.2% QoQ and decreased 3.9% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of Metro Brands Ltd stood at 2.48 during Q2 FY 2025-26.

Financial Statments for Q2 FY 2025-26

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Company Overview

Metro Brands Ltd is a prominent player in the retail industry, primarily involved in the business of footwear. The company operates a wide network of stores across India, offering a diverse range of footwear brands to cater to various consumer segments. While specific recent developments regarding Metro Brands Ltd are not provided in the data, the company is generally known for its established retail presence and a strong portfolio of proprietary and third-party brands. Metro Brands Ltd continues to leverage its extensive retail infrastructure to maintain its competitive edge in the footwear market.

Revenue

In the second quarter of the fiscal year 2026 (Q2FY26), Metro Brands Ltd reported a total income of ₹679.32 crores, reflecting a quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) increase of 3.4% compared to ₹656.82 crores in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 (Q1FY26). On a year-over-year (YoY) basis, the total income increased by 11.6% from ₹608.81 crores in the second quarter of fiscal year 2025 (Q2FY25). This growth in revenue indicates the company's ability to enhance its income generation over both the quarterly and annual periods. The consistent increase in total income across these periods highlights the company's sustained business operations and market presence.

Profitability

During Q2FY26, Metro Brands Ltd experienced a decline in profitability compared to the previous quarter. The profit before tax (PBT) stood at ₹91.06 crores, which is a decrease of 29.9% from ₹129.96 crores in Q1FY26. Comparatively, the PBT fell by 3.1% YoY from ₹93.94 crores in Q2FY25. Similarly, profit after tax (PAT) decreased by 30.2% QoQ from ₹98.80 crores in Q1FY26 to ₹68.98 crores in Q2FY26, and by 3.9% YoY from ₹71.77 crores in Q2FY25. Earnings per share (EPS) also saw a QoQ decline of 31.3%, from ₹3.61 in Q1FY26 to ₹2.48 in Q2FY26, and a YoY decrease of 2.7% from ₹2.55 in Q2FY25. The tax expense in Q2FY26 was ₹22.14 crores, down by 30.9% QoQ from ₹32.02 crores in Q1FY26 and decreased by 1.5% YoY from ₹22.48 crores in Q2FY25.

Operating Metrics

Metro Brands Ltd's total expenses for Q2FY26 were ₹588.26 crores, which is an increase of 11.7% QoQ from ₹526.86 crores in Q1FY26. Compared to the same quarter in the previous year, total expenses rose by 14.3% from ₹514.87 crores in Q2FY25. The increase in expenses outpaced the growth in total income for the quarter, highlighting a significant rise in operational costs. This increase in expenses could relate to various operational aspects such as cost of goods sold, employee benefits, or other administrative expenses, although specific details are not provided in the data. The financial data suggests the company is managing its expenditures in line with its revenue growth, albeit at a higher rate, impacting overall profitability metrics.