Cantabil Retail India Limited Q1 FY27 Earnings Call Transcript Released
Cantabil Retail India Limited released its Q1 FY27 earnings call transcript. Revenue grew 13% to ₹178.8 crore, EBITDA rose 21% to ₹59.4 crore, and PAT increased 11% to ₹16.3 crore. Same-store sales growth was 4.04%. The company targets ₹1000 crore revenue for FY27 and plans to open 28-30 stores in Q2.
The announcement provides an update on financial performance and future outlook, which is of interest to investors and analysts. While positive, it does not contain significantly transformative news that would drastically alter the company's valuation in the short term.
The company reported positive financial results with growth in revenue, EBITDA, and PAT, alongside positive same-store sales growth. Management expressed confidence in achieving future targets and addressed investor concerns constructively.
Cantabil Retail India Limited has released the transcript of its Q1 FY27 Earnings Conference Call, which was held on August 6, 2026, at 02:30 PM IST. The call featured insights from key management personnel, including Mr. Vijay Bansal (Chairman and Managing Director), Mr. Deepak Bansal (Whole-Time Director), Mr. Basant Goyal (Whole-Time Director), and Mr. Shivendra Nigam (Chief Financial Officer).
During the call, the company highlighted a strong performance in Q1 FY27, with revenue from operations growing by 13% to ₹178.8 crore compared to ₹158.7 crore in Q1 FY26. EBITDA saw a 21% increase to ₹59.4 crore, and EBITDA margins improved to 33.2%. Profit After Tax (PAT) grew by 11% to ₹16.3 crore, with PAT margins at 9.1%. Same-store sales growth was reported at 4.04%. The company also mentioned its expansion plans, including opening approximately 28-30 stores in Q2 FY27 and a target of ₹1000 crore revenue for FY27, driven by new store openings and same-store sales growth.
Management addressed various investor queries regarding gross margins, which were attributed to a mix of factors and inflation correction, with a target to maintain an average annual margin of 60%. They also discussed employee costs, noting the impact of minimum wage hikes in certain states. Regarding a ₹25 crore loan given in March, INR 10 crore was recovered in Q1 FY27, with the remaining INR 15 crore expected to be returned by February. The company anticipates Q3 to see stronger volume growth, especially with the winter season and a later Diwali. Raw material prices have seen an approximate 10% increase, which the company is passing on to customers. The company also provided insights into inventory management, aiming to reduce inventory days and optimize the return on capital employed (ROCE). Store expansion continues, with an increasing average store size, and plans to enhance digital marketing strategies.
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