Britannia Industries Ltd. Q2FY25 Result First Cut – Revenue & PAT misses street expectations

– Revenue stood at Rs. 4,668 crores in Q2FY25 (up 5.3% YoY / up 9.8% QoQ), unable to beat market expectations of Rs. 4,769 crores due to tepid consumer demand caused by severe commodity inflation.
– EBITDA declined 10.2% YoY / up 3.9% QoQ to Rs. 783 crores, below market consensus of Rs. 895 crores on account of higher raw material prices.
– The EBITDA margin stood at 16.8% (down 290 bps YoY / down 95 bps QoQ) in Q2FY25.
– Profit after Tax stood at Rs. 532 crores (down 9% YoY / up 5% QoQ) in Q2FY25, lower than street estimates pegged at Rs. 630 crores.
– The PAT margin stood at 11.4% in Q2FY25 compared to 13.2% in Q2FY24.
– Over the past year, the company has revamped its distribution strategy to improve product range availability and streamline outlet servicing. Initial results from pilot initiatives across 25 cities, encompassing over 50,000 outlets, indicate positive outcomes.

Views of by Akriti Mehrotra, Research Analyst, StoxBox:
Britannia Industries reported a modest 5% revenue growth for Q2FY25, driven by high single-digit volume growth despite weak consumer demand in most FMCG categories, which was further impacted by severe commodity inflation. The rise in prices of key commodities such as wheat, palm, and cocoa led to a 290 basis point decline in operating margins. However, the company demonstrated resilience by implementing targeted pricing actions and identifying cost optimization opportunities across its value chain, enabling it to maintain a healthy operating margin of approximately 16.8%. This performance underscores Britannia’s strategic focus on market share growth through continued investments in brand development, product innovation, and excellence. The company is also expanding its distribution network and enhancing product offerings to better cater to regional preferences, positioning itself to benefit from the expected rise in rural consumption. Looking ahead, Britannia will remain vigilant of commodity price volatility, particularly in light of geopolitical uncertainties. With a strong emphasis on long-term growth and market positioning, Britannia is well-equipped to navigate the fluctuating economic landscape and capitalize on emerging opportunities.