Marico’s Q1 growth prompts Jefferies to lift target price to ₹1,000

Marico reported 22.9% year-on-year revenue growth to ₹3,957 crore and a 25% rise in net profit to ₹630 crore in Q1 FY27. Jefferies retained its buy call after domestic volumes grew 11% and raised its target price from ₹960 to ₹1,000.

— Source publishedWed, 5 Aug, 2026, 09:18 IST·First seen Wed, 5 Aug, 2026, 09:57 IST·Source NDTV Profit

What happened

Marico beat Q1 FY27 expectations as revenue rose 22.9% and profit grew 25%, supported by 11% domestic volume growth, international demand and margin gains.

Key facts

  • Jefferies target price raised to Rs 1,000 from Rs 960
  • Q1 FY27 consolidated revenue rose 22.9% year-on-year to Rs 3,957 crore
  • Net profit rose 25% year-on-year to Rs 630 crore
  • EBITDA rose 25% to Rs 819 crore
  • EBITDA margin expanded to 20.7% from 20.3%
  • India business grew 21% year-on-year
  • Domestic volumes grew 11%, the highest in 20 quarters
  • International business grew 29%; 15% in constant currency

Why this matters

Marico’s strong Q1 performance strengthens its capacity to fund adjacent-category expansion or acquisitions, particularly in high-growth consumer segments that can leverage its domestic distribution network.

What to watch

  • Quarterly domestic volume growth remaining above 8-10%
  • Rural versus urban demand trends and distributor inventory commentary
  • Copra, safflower oil, crude derivatives and packaging-material inflation
  • Gross-margin trajectory, ad-spend intensity and EBITDA-margin guidance
  • Premium portfolio growth and contribution from foods and digital-first brands
  • Peer results from Hindustan Unilever, Dabur, Emami and Godrej Consumer Products
  • Marico may increase premiumisation launches and brand investment in foods, personal care and digital-first categories to defend volume momentum.
  • Management could use stronger cash generation for higher advertising spend, selective acquisitions or shareholder payouts.
  • Other FMCG stocks with rural and mass-market exposure may see renewed investor interest if Marico’s volume trend is corroborated by peers.
  • Brokerages may revise FY27-FY28 revenue, margin and EPS estimates upward following management commentary on demand, pricing and commodity costs.