ABDL Q4 FY26 Earnings Call: Transcript Released, Dividend of ₹5.4 Recommended
Allied Blenders and Distillers reported strong FY26 results with income from operations at ₹3,949 crore (up 11.5%) and adjusted PAT at ₹266 crore (up 36.3%). The company recommended a 270% dividend (₹5.4 per share). Key growth drivers include premiumization and backward integration projects. The Q4 FY26 call transcript is now available.
The announcement includes detailed financial results, strategic updates, and a dividend recommendation, all of which are material information for investors and significantly impact the company's valuation and stock performance.
The company reported strong year-on-year growth in revenue, EBITDA, and PAT, along with significant margin expansion. The recommended dividend and positive outlook for future growth contribute to a positive sentiment.
Allied Blenders and Distillers Limited (ABDL) has announced the release of the transcript for their Q4 and FY26 earnings conference call, which was held on Friday, May 15, 2026. The company reported a strong financial performance for FY26, with income from operations reaching ₹3,949 crores, a 11.5% year-on-year growth. EBITDA stood at ₹568 crores, a 25.8% increase, and EBITDA margin expanded to 14.4%. Profit After Tax (PAT) was ₹220 crores, or ₹266 crores on an adjusted basis, reflecting a 36.3% increase over the previous year.
The standalone business also saw significant growth, with income from operations up 10.4% to ₹3,909 crores and EBITDA increasing by 33.4% to ₹604 crores. The standalone EBITDA margin improved to 15.5%, and PAT grew by 34.1% to ₹268 crores.
Key strategic initiatives driving this performance include accelerated premiumization, with Prestige & Above (P&A) contributing 47.2% of volume and 57.3% of value in FY26. The ABD Maestro platform strengthened the super-premium and luxury segment. Backward integration projects are progressing as planned to enhance supply chain security and cost efficiency.
For Q4 FY26 specifically, income from operations was ₹1,020 crores (9.1% YoY growth), and EBITDA increased by 21.2% to ₹182 crores, with EBITDA margin expanding to 17.9%. P&A category sales grew by 20.5% in volume during the quarter.
Reflecting its strong performance, the Board of Directors has recommended a dividend of 270% (₹5.4 per equity share of ₹2 each) for FY26, subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM).
The company also provided insights into its future outlook, expecting mid-teens top-line growth in FY27, driven by premiumization and the expansion of its P&A portfolio. EBITDA margins are anticipated to be maintained at FY26 levels, with potential upside from backward integration benefits and favorable market conditions. The company is also progressing with its backward integration capex initiatives, including a Malt Distillery project expected to be operational in H1 FY27 and an ENA distillery expansion in Maharashtra by H1 FY28.
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