Bajaj Consumer Care Q1 FY27 profit jumps 84% to ₹70.75 cr on Almond Drops strength
Revenue rose 25% to ₹341.57 cr and EBITDA doubled to ₹84.4 cr as Almond Drops Hair Oil posted ~30% domestic growth, with Nepal and Bangladesh delivering double-digit gains. Despite the beat, the stock fell 4.4% to ₹658.50.
What happened
Bajaj Consumer Care's Q1 FY27 net profit rose 84% to ₹70.75 cr, revenue up 25% to ₹341.57 cr on strong Almond Drops Hair Oil sales; Nepal and Bangladesh posted
Key facts
- net profit ₹70.75 cr
- profit up 84% YoY
- revenue ₹341.57 cr
- revenue up 25%
- EBITDA up 101% to ₹84.4 cr
- ADHO domestic growth ~30%
- stock down 4.4% to ₹658.50
Why this matters
Heavy reliance on Almond Drops for the profit surge underscores the case for portfolio diversification via acquisition, while the cross-border traction hints at appetite for regional expansion plays.
What to watch
- Q2 FY27 guidance on volume vs price-led growth
- Raw material cost inflation signals
- New product launch announcements
- Rural demand recovery data in domestic FMCG
- Promoter/institutional holding changes
- Watch for management commentary on portfolio diversification beyond Almond Drops
- Monitor input cost (edible/light liquid paraffin) trajectory for margin sustainability
- Track brokerage target revisions post-results
- Assess distribution expansion in export markets