LT Foods Q4 profit slips 16% as margins compress, but revenue surges 30%

The Daawat basmati maker reported a 16% YoY drop in Q4 net profit on margin pressure, even as revenue jumped 30% YoY. Board declared a dividend; EBITDA margin specifics not disclosed in available text.

— FiledThu, 14 May, 2026, 16:37 IST·First seen Thu, 14 May, 2026, 16:46 IST·Source CNBC-TV18 · Companies

What happened

LT Foods, the basmati rice and packaged foods major (Daawat brand), posted Q4 net profit down 16% YoY on margin compression while revenue grew 30%. Board

Key facts

  • Q4 net profit -16% YoY
  • Revenue +30% YoY

Why this matters

Sustained category demand validates basmati and specialty rice expansion theses, making bolt-on sourcing or branded-foods tuck-ins more attractive while peer multiples reset on margin worries.