Symphony sees stronger FY27 as inventories normalise and overseas businesses improve

Air-cooler maker Symphony reported 8% YoY consolidated revenue growth to ₹378 crore in April-June 2026, with EBITDA up 28% to ₹46 crore. Domestic sales rose 15% on volumes, alternate channels more than doubled and US business grew 35%, supporting a stronger FY27 outlook.

— Source publishedWed, 5 Aug, 2026, 14:16 IST·First seen Wed, 5 Aug, 2026, 14:20 IST·Source CNBC-TV18 · Companies

What happened

Symphony expects a stronger FY27 as company and trade inventories normalise, alternate channels accelerate and overseas operations improve. Domestic growth was

Key facts

  • Consolidated revenue rose 8% YoY to ₹378 crore in April-June 2026
  • EBITDA rose 28% to ₹46 crore
  • EBITDA margin improved to 12.2% from 10.3%
  • Net profit fell 5% to ₹40 crore
  • Domestic business grew 15%, entirely volume-led
  • Alternate channels grew more than 100%
  • US business grew 35%
  • BISP contributes 23% of standalone revenue and about 48% of consolidated revenue
  • Australia acquisition and working-capital loans of around ₹225 crore were fully repaid
  • Shares have fallen nearly 36% over the past year
  • Market capitalisation is around ₹4,497.98 crore

Why this matters

The accelerating US business and doubled alternate-channel sales make distribution partnerships and targeted international expansion attractive strategic priorities.

What to watch

  • Quarterly domestic volume growth versus reported revenue growth, indicating whether sell-through is sustaining replenishment.
  • Alternate-channel share of sales and whether its growth remains above the core domestic business.
  • US revenue growth, profitability, distributor additions and any tariff, freight or currency headwinds.
  • Inventory days at Symphony and dealer levels, especially after the summer selling period.
  • EBITDA margin progression versus the 28% EBITDA-growth run rate and changes in advertising, discounts or input costs.
  • Weather intensity and duration across key Indian markets during the next peak cooling season.
  • Competitive pricing and promotional activity from air-cooler, fan and air-conditioner brands.
  • Increase inventory replenishment and dealer/service readiness ahead of peak cooling seasons without rebuilding excess channel stock.
  • Allocate incremental sales and marketing investment toward high-growth alternate channels, including e-commerce, modern trade and institutional distribution.
  • Expand US distribution selectively, prioritising profitable regions, retailer relationships and local inventory availability.
  • Use stronger operating cash flow to improve product innovation, premiumisation and energy-efficient cooler launches.
  • Maintain pricing discipline and monitor channel incentives to protect EBITDA gains as volumes recover.