United Spirits Ltd's Q4FY25 Quarter Results
- 21 May 2025
Result Summary
- United Spirits Ltd reported a 17.4% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) decrease in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Mar (Q4FY25). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a growth of 14.8%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were down by 13.7% QoQ and up 7.5% YoY.
- The net profit decreased 28.1% QoQ and increased 134.4% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of United Spirits Ltd stood at 3.4 during Q4FY25.
Financial Statments for Q4FY25
| (₹ crores) | Q4FY25 | Q3FY25 | Q4FY24 | QoQ (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Income | 2894.00 | 3505.00 | 2520.80 | -17.4% | 14.8% |
Total Expenses | 2551.00 | 2957.00 | 2372.10 | -13.7% | 7.5% |
Profit Before Tax | 312.00 | 483.00 | 130.70 | -35.4% | 138.7% |
Tax | 71.00 | 145.00 | 27.50 | -51.0% | 158.2% |
Profit After Tax | 241.00 | 335.00 | 102.80 | -28.1% | 134.4% |
Earnings Per Share | 3.40 | 4.70 | 1.40 | -27.7% | 142.9% |
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Company Overview
United Spirits Ltd is a prominent name in the alcoholic beverages industry, primarily operating in the production and distribution of spirits. The company is a part of the larger multinational group, Diageo, and is known for its wide range of products, including whiskey, brandy, rum, vodka, and gin, catering to diverse consumer preferences. United Spirits Ltd has established a significant footprint in the Indian market, leveraging its extensive portfolio of popular brands. As of the latest information available, the company continues to focus on expanding its market reach and enhancing its product offerings. However, specific recent developments or strategic initiatives undertaken by the company are not available in the provided data.
Revenue
In the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2025, United Spirits Ltd reported a total income of ₹2894.00 crores. This represents a decrease of 17.4% compared to the previous quarter (Q3FY25), where the total income was ₹3505.00 crores. Despite this quarter-over-quarter decline, there is a notable year-over-year increase of 14.8% when compared to the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024, which had a total income of ₹2520.80 crores. The company’s revenue performance suggests a fluctuating trend over the quarters, with an annual increase indicating potential growth in sales or pricing adjustments over the year.
Profitability
United Spirits Ltd's profitability metrics for Q4FY25 reflect a mixed performance. The Profit Before Tax (PBT) was ₹312.00 crores, showing a significant decrease of 35.4% from the previous quarter’s PBT of ₹483.00 crores. However, when compared year-over-year, there is a substantial increase of 138.7% from the Q4FY24 PBT of ₹130.70 crores. The Profit After Tax (PAT) for Q4FY25 was ₹241.00 crores, down 28.1% from the previous quarter, but up 134.4% from the same quarter in the previous year. The earnings per share (EPS) also followed a similar trend, decreasing to ₹3.40 from ₹4.70 in the prior quarter, yet increasing substantially from ₹1.40 in Q4FY24. These metrics underscore the company's improved annual profitability despite quarterly challenges.
Operating Metrics
Examining the operating expenses of United Spirits Ltd, the total expenses for Q4FY25 were ₹2551.00 crores, down 13.7% from ₹2957.00 crores in Q3FY25. Year-over-year, there is an increase of 7.5% from Q4FY24’s expenses of ₹2372.10 crores. The tax expense in Q4FY25 was ₹71.00 crores, reflecting a significant quarter-over-quarter decrease of 51.0% from ₹145.00 crores in the preceding quarter, yet a year-over-year rise of 158.2% from ₹27.50 crores in Q4FY24. These operating metrics highlight changes in the company's cost structure and tax obligations, impacting its net profitability. Furthermore, while the exact financial ratios such as P/E ratio, debt-to-equity ratio, and current ratio are not provided in the data, the available figures indicate notable year-over-year changes in profitability and expenses.