Ather Energy up ~200% in a year on record FY26 sales, doubled retail network

FY26 sales hit 262,942 units (+69%) with total income of Rs 3,823 crore (+66%). Retail footprint nearly doubled to 700 Experience Centres and 548 service centres, backed by 6,000+ charging points. Adjusted gross margin rose to 25% from 18%, though EBITDA stayed negative at -2.5%. A new Maharashtra plant adds 42,000 units/month by FY27.

— FiledSat, 4 Jul, 2026, 09:33 IST·First seen Sat, 4 Jul, 2026, 09:32 IST·Source Financial Express · BrandWagon

What happened

Ather Energy stock up ~200% in a year amid India's EV two-wheeler surge. FY26 saw record sales of 262,942 units, revenue Rs 3,823 crore, and retail network

Key facts

  • nearly 200% stock surge in 1 year
  • up 35% in 2026
  • 52-week high Rs 1,069
  • 52-week low Rs 318.60
  • Q4FY26 sales 83,418 vehicles
  • 76% YoY jump
  • Q4 revenue Rs 1,214 crore
  • adjusted gross margin 25% from 18%
  • EBITDA loss Rs 30 crore
  • EBITDA margin -2.5%
  • FY26 sales 2,62,942 units up 69%
  • total income Rs 3,823 crore up 66%
  • 700 Experience Centres from 351
  • 548 service centres
  • 6,000+ charging points
  • 63% EV penetration jump in May
  • 42,000 units/month new capacity by FY27

Why this matters

Ather's rapidly expanding distribution, growing capacity, and improving unit economics make it a strengthening EV two-wheeler platform worth tracking for partnership, supply, or investment angles as it scales toward breakeven.

What to watch

  • Quarterly EBITDA margin trajectory toward positive
  • Monthly VAHAN registration/market-share data
  • FAME/subsidy policy changes and state EV incentives
  • Battery/component input cost trends affecting gross margin
  • Any equity dilution or debt raise to fund expansion
  • Watch for capacity ramp guidance and utilization at the new Maharashtra plant
  • Track same-store throughput at the doubled Experience Centre network for productivity signs
  • Monitor competitor pricing responses from Ola Electric, Bajaj, TVS
  • Expect analyst upgrades/downgrades debating path to EBITDA breakeven