PC Jeweller shares gain 35% in a week as Q1 EBITDA rises 90%

PC Jeweller reported Q1 revenue of Rs 877 crore, up 21% year-on-year, while net profit rose 37.2% to Rs 222 crore. EBITDA climbed 90% to Rs 242 crore, expanding margin by 990 basis points to 27.5%.

— Source publishedWed, 9 Sept, 2026, 13:53 IST·First seen Wed, 9 Sept, 2026, 15:04 IST·Source NDTV Profit

What happened

Indian jewellery retailer PC Jeweller’s shares gained about 35% in a week after strong Q1 results: revenue rose 21%, net profit increased 37.2%, and EBITDA

Key facts

  • Share price rose as much as 3.99% to Rs 14.07
  • Shares gained around 35% over the past week
  • Q1 consolidated net profit rose 37.2% YoY to Rs 222 crore from Rs 162 crore
  • Q1 revenue rose 21% YoY to Rs 877 crore from Rs 725 crore
  • Q1 EBITDA surged 90% YoY to Rs 242 crore from Rs 127 crore
  • EBITDA margin expanded to 27.5% from 17.6%

Why this matters

PC Jeweller’s improved profitability and Rs 222 crore quarterly profit strengthen its position as a potential partner or consolidator in India’s fragmented jewellery market.

What to watch

  • Operating cash flow versus reported net profit and changes in inventory or receivables.
  • Net debt, interest expense, repayment milestones and any refinancing or equity-raising announcement.
  • Whether EBITDA margin stays above 20% in the next two quarters.
  • Revenue growth excluding gold-price effects and evidence of comparable-store demand recovery.
  • Management commentary on the source of the 990-basis-point margin expansion.
  • Auditor qualifications, regulatory/legal developments, promoter share pledges and governance disclosures.
  • Gold-price volatility, which can lift nominal revenue but pressure consumer volumes and working capital.
  • Prioritize debt repayment and demonstrate a sustained reduction in interest expense and leverage.
  • Publish clearer operating metrics, including same-store sales, store additions, inventory turnover, gross-margin drivers and operating cash flow.
  • Use improved equity-market sentiment selectively to strengthen the balance sheet rather than pursuing aggressive expansion.
  • Increase wedding, bridal and higher-margin diamond/studded-jewellery assortment to protect margins if gold prices remain elevated.
  • Competitors may intensify promotional activity and expansion in markets where PC Jeweller is regaining traction.