Emami Q4 profit slips 11.7% to ₹143 crore as weak summer, West Asia drag revenue

Emami's Q4FY26 net profit fell 11.7% YoY to ₹143.17 crore on a 3.9% revenue decline, hurt by a soft summer season and West Asia disruptions. Gross margin expanded 250 bps to 68.4%, non-summer domestic business grew 11%, and A&P spend rose 12%. Board declared a ₹10/share interim dividend totalling ₹436.5 crore.

— Source publishedThu, 21 May, 2026, 20:49 IST·First seen Thu, 21 May, 2026, 20:58 IST·Source The Hindu BusinessLine

What happened

Emami's Q4FY26 net profit fell 11.7% to ₹143.17 crore on 3.9% revenue decline, hit by weak summer season and West Asia disruptions. Gross margins expanded 250

Key facts

  • net profit ₹143.17 crore
  • down 11.72% YoY
  • revenue down 3.9%
  • gross margin 68.4%
  • +250 bps
  • international -5%
  • non-summer domestic +11%
  • A&P spend +12%
  • interim dividend ₹10/share
  • payout ₹436.5 crore

Why this matters

Continued West Asia disruption and rising A&P intensity (+12%) point to a window for bolt-on acquisitions in non-seasonal personal care categories to reduce summer dependency.