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Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Reports Q1 FY27 Net Profit Expansion to ₹29 Crore; Revenue Up 11% YoY to ₹2,046 Crore

Posted On : 2026-08-02 19:54:36( TIMEZONE : IST )

Apparel and retail giant Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Limited (ABLBL) has announced its unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026 (Q1 FY27).

The company delivered its third consecutive quarter of double-digit top-line expansion, driven by strong retail like-to-like (LTL) store growth, momentum across e-commerce platforms, and rapid scaling within its emerging business portfolio.

Consolidated Financial Highlights

On a consolidated basis, Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands recorded well-rounded performance across its revenue and profitability metrics:

Revenue from Operations: Stood at ₹2,045.74 crore (reported as ₹2,046 crore in key performance highlights), marking an 11.15% YoY increase compared to ₹1,840.58 crore in Q1 FY26. Sequentially, operational revenue stood at ₹2,174.16 crore in Q4 FY26.

Other Income: Totaled ₹18.46 crore, against ₹22.53 crore in Q1 FY26 and ₹22.35 crore in Q4 FY26.

Total Income: Reached ₹2,064.20 crore, up 10.79% YoY from ₹1,863.11 crore in Q1 FY26.

EBITDA & Margins: Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) reached ₹327 crore, expanding 14% YoY from ₹286 crore in Q1 FY26. EBITDA margin expanded by approximately 50 basis points YoY to 16.0%.

Profit Before Tax (PBT): Rose 39.05% YoY to ₹39.17 crore (up from ₹28.17 crore in Q1 FY26).

Net Profit (PAT): Surged 20.62% YoY to ₹29.02 crore (reported as ₹29 crore), compared to ₹24.06 crore in Q1 FY26. Sequentially, net profit stood at ₹54.52 crore in Q4 FY26.

Total Comprehensive Income: Totaled ₹25.43 crore in Q1 FY27, compared to ₹21.28 crore in Q1 FY26 and ₹56.33 crore in Q4 FY26.

Earnings Per Share (EPS): Basic and diluted consolidated EPS for the quarter stood at ₹0.24 per share (face value ₹10/- each), compared to ₹0.20 in Q1 FY26 and ₹0.45 in Q4 FY26.

Standalone Operational Breakdown

The standalone results closely mirrored overall group performance:

Revenue from Operations: Reached ₹2,048.86 crore, up 11.32% YoY relative to ₹1,840.47 crore in Q1 FY26.

Total Income: Reached ₹2,066.51 crore, against ₹1,862.93 crore in Q1 FY26 and ₹2,175.76 crore in Q4 FY26.

Total Expenses: Stood at ₹2,024.73 crore, up from ₹1,834.34 crore in Q1 FY26. Major standalone cost items included:

Cost of Materials Consumed: ₹316.64 crore

Purchases of Stock-in-Trade: ₹483.79 crore

Changes in Inventories: ₹14.45 crore

Employee Benefits Expense: ₹237.49 crore

Finance Costs: ₹81.21 crore

Depreciation & Amortization: ₹202.07 crore

Rent Expense: ₹192.54 crore

Other Expenses: ₹496.54 crore

Profit Before Tax (PBT): Stood at ₹41.78 crore, up 46.13% YoY from ₹28.59 crore in Q1 FY26 and ₹32.92 crore in Q4 FY26.

Net Profit (PAT): Reached ₹31.20 crore, marking a 45.79% YoY increase over ₹21.40 crore in Q1 FY26.

Basic & Diluted EPS: Stood at ₹0.26 per share.

Key Financial Ratios & Balance Sheet Strength

A summary of standalone financial indicators for Q1 FY27 demonstrates stable liquidity and debt metrics:

Operating Margin: Stood at 6.00%, compared to 6.05% in Q1 FY26 and 5.43% in Q4 FY26.

Net Profit Margin: Stood at 1.52%, compared to 1.16% in Q1 FY26.

Debt Equity Ratio: Improved to 0.47 times, relative to 0.50 times in Q1 FY26.

Interest Service Coverage Ratio (ISCR): Stood at 2.41 times, up from 1.89 times in Q1 FY26.

Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR): Stood at 2.39 times, against 1.87 times in Q1 FY26.

Debtors Turnover (Annualized): 6.83 times.

Inventory Turnover (Annualized): 3.47 times.

Current Ratio: 1.23 times.

Net Worth: Reached ₹1,422.38 crore as of June 30, 2026, compared to ₹1,301.18 crore in Q1 FY26 and ₹1,393.11 crore in Q4 FY26.

Paid-Up Equity Share Capital: Stood at ₹1,220.52 crore (face value ₹10/- each).

Segmental & Channel Operational Highlights

1. Lifestyle Brands Portfolio

The core Lifestyle Brands segment-comprising Louis Philippe, Van Heusen, Allen Solly, Peter England, and Simon Carter-delivered broad-based growth across all brand concepts:

Revenue: Expanded 10% YoY to ₹1,725 crore.

EBITDA & Margins: EBITDA grew 12% YoY, yielding an EBITDA margin of 18.5% (up ~40 bps YoY).

Retail Growth: Retail LTL growth stood at 7%, supported by elevated store experiences, consistent new product introductions, and a sharper merchandise mix.

2. Emerging Businesses Segment

The Emerging Business division-comprising American Eagle, Reebok (sportswear), and Van Heusen Innerwear-demonstrated multi-fold profitability gains:

Revenue: Surged 19% YoY, anchored by an 11% LTL growth rate and e-commerce expansion exceeding 30%.

EBITDA & Margins: EBITDA jumped 170% YoY, with EBITDA margins expanding by 240 bps YoY to 4.3%.

Footprint Expansion: The store footprint for the emerging business segment crossed 400 retail locations.

3. Retail Channel & E-Commerce Metrics

Omnichannel Retail: Overall retail channel revenue grew 10% YoY, with overall like-to-like (LTL) sales expanding 8%. This marks seven consecutive quarters of strong retail LTL growth.

E-Commerce Growth: Digital commerce revenues grew over 20% YoY, led by strong marketplace sales and a recovery in direct-to-consumer own-platform channels.

Store Network Footprint: The company added more than 65 gross stores during the quarter, bringing total footprint to 3,362 stores spanning approximately 5 million square feet.

Strategic Outlook

Management highlighted that Q1 FY27 provided a solid baseline for the rest of the fiscal year, with momentum backed by disciplined execution across sales channels. Going forward, Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands plans to leverage its supply chain capabilities, agile retail rollout strategy, and focused investments in brand salience to navigate near-term market cost dynamics and foster sustainable profitability.

Shares of Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Limited was last trading in BSE at Rs. 94.57 as compared to the previous close of Rs. 94.50. The total number of shares traded during the day was 34796 in over 417 trades.

The stock hit an intraday high of Rs. 95.88 and intraday low of 94.45. The net turnover during the day was Rs. 3300736.00.