Varun Beverages Ltd's Q4FY25 Quarter Results
- 01 May 2025
Result Summary
- Varun Beverages Ltd reported a 15.9% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) increase in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Mar (Q4FY25). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a growth of 10.8%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were up by 3.8% QoQ and 8.4% YoY.
- The net profit increased 180.1% QoQ and increased 24.9% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of Varun Beverages Ltd stood at 4.1 during Q4FY25.
Financial Statments for Q4FY25
| (₹ crores) | Q4FY25 | Q3FY25 | Q4FY24 | QoQ (%) | YoY (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Income | 4325.67 | 3733.43 | 3903.11 | 15.9% | 10.8% |
Total Expenses | 3609.76 | 3478.60 | 3329.71 | 3.8% | 8.4% |
Profit Before Tax | 715.91 | 254.82 | 573.40 | 180.9% | 24.9% |
Tax | 167.77 | 58.49 | 134.80 | 186.8% | 24.5% |
Profit After Tax | 547.98 | 195.65 | 438.57 | 180.1% | 24.9% |
Earnings Per Share | 4.10 | 0.60 | 6.60 | 583.3% | -37.9% |
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Company Overview
Varun Beverages Ltd is a prominent player in the beverage industry, primarily engaged in the manufacturing, bottling, and distribution of carbonated soft drinks and non-carbonated beverages. The company is a major franchisee of PepsiCo, operating in various regions across Asia and Africa. It caters to a diverse consumer base with a wide range of products including popular brands like Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Tropicana, and Aquafina. Varun Beverages has been focusing on expanding its market reach and increasing production capacity to meet growing consumer demand. Recent developments in the company include efforts to enhance operational efficiencies and expand its product portfolio to include healthier beverage options, in line with global trends towards health-conscious consumption. Further specific information on recent major developments was not available.
Revenue
In Q4FY25, Varun Beverages Ltd reported a total income of ₹4,325.67 crores, reflecting significant growth compared to both the previous quarter and the same quarter last year. The quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) increase in total income was 15.9%, demonstrating a robust performance relative to Q3FY25, which recorded total income of ₹3,733.43 crores. Year-over-year (YoY), the total income increased by 10.8%, up from ₹3,903.11 crores in Q4FY24. This growth in revenue may be attributed to the company's strategic initiatives to expand its distribution network and enhance product offerings, which have likely contributed to higher sales volumes.
Profitability
The profitability of Varun Beverages Ltd showed a remarkable improvement during Q4FY25. The company reported a profit before tax of ₹715.91 crores, which marks a substantial increase of 180.9% on a quarter-over-quarter basis from ₹254.82 crores in Q3FY25. On a year-over-year basis, the profit before tax increased by 24.9% from ₹573.40 crores in Q4FY24. The profit after tax for Q4FY25 was ₹547.98 crores, reflecting a 180.1% increase QoQ from ₹195.65 crores in Q3FY25 and a 24.9% increase YoY from ₹438.57 crores in Q4FY24. These figures suggest that the company has effectively managed its cost structure and leveraged its revenue growth to enhance profitability.
Operating Metrics
The total expenses for Varun Beverages Ltd in Q4FY25 were ₹3,609.76 crores, representing a moderate increase of 3.8% QoQ from ₹3,478.60 crores in Q3FY25, and an 8.4% increase YoY from ₹3,329.71 crores in Q4FY24. Despite the increase in total expenses, the substantial growth in total income has supported the company's profitability margins. The earnings per share (EPS) for Q4FY25 stood at ₹4.10, showing a significant increase of 583.3% QoQ from ₹0.60 in Q3FY25. However, there was a decline of 37.9% YoY from ₹6.60 in Q4FY24. The company's tax expenses for Q4FY25 were ₹167.77 crores, marking an increase of 186.8% QoQ from ₹58.49 crores in Q3FY25, and a 24.5% increase YoY from ₹134.80 crores in Q4FY24. These metrics highlight the dynamic changes in the company’s financials over the evaluated periods.
