DMart operator Avenue Supermarts posts Q1 net profit of ₹860.6 crore, up 11.3% YoY

Avenue Supermarts, which runs the DMart chain, reported consolidated Q1 net profit of ₹860.6 crore, an 11.3% year-on-year rise from ₹773 crore. The stock is among those in focus in the day's market watchlist alongside HCL Tech and HDFC Bank.

— Source publishedMon, 13 Jul, 2026, 07:43 IST·First seen Mon, 13 Jul, 2026, 07:50 IST·Source Mint · Markets

What happened

Avenue Supermarts, operator of DMart, reported consolidated Q1 net profit of ₹860.6 crore, up 11.3% YoY from ₹773 crore. DMart is among stocks in focus amid

Key facts

  • net profit ₹860.6 crore Q1
  • 11.3% YoY increase
  • ₹773 crore prior year

Why this matters

DMart's consistent profitability underscores the strength of its value-retail moat, reinforcing its position as a benchmark for organized grocery expansion in India.

What to watch

  • Gross margin and EBITDA margin trend vs prior quarters
  • Same-store sales growth (SSSG) disclosure
  • New store count and per-store revenue metrics
  • Quick-commerce competitive commentary from management
  • Analyst target price changes post-earnings
  • Watch brokerage revisions on margin and SSSG assumptions within 24-48h
  • Monitor management commentary on quick-commerce response and DMart Ready scaling
  • Track store addition guidance for FY momentum
  • Compare against Trent/Reliance Retail read-through for sector positioning