CarTrade Q3FY26: Revenue Hits Record ₹228 Crore, EBITDA Soars 56% YoY
CarTrade Tech reported record Q3 FY26 revenue of ₹228 crore, up 18% YoY. EBITDA surged 56% to ₹78 crore with margins at 37%. PAT increased 35% to ₹62 crore. The company holds ₹1,145 crore in cash and expects continued growth.
The announcement details record financial performance, including revenue and EBITDA growth, and robust cash reserves, which are material to investors.
The company reported record revenues, significant EBITDA growth, and improved margins across its business segments. Management expressed strong optimism for future quarters.
CarTrade Tech Limited announced its Q3 FY26 financial results, reporting a record-high revenue of ₹228 crore, marking a significant year-on-year increase. The company's EBITDA surged by 56% to ₹78 crore, with margins expanding to 37%. Profit After Tax (PAT) grew by 35% year-on-year to ₹62 crore, although this figure was impacted by a ₹6.5 crore provision for the new Labor Code. Excluding this one-time item, PAT would have risen by 49%.
The consumer group demonstrated strong performance with a 27% revenue increase and a 55% rise in EBITDA, achieving a 43% EBITDA margin. The remarketing business saw a 12% revenue growth and a 68% profit increase, with margins crossing 30% for the first time. OLX recorded its highest-ever revenue in a quarter, up 18%, with PAT increasing by 37% and EBITDA margins reaching 37%.
For the nine-month period of FY26, CarTrade reported an 18% increase in consolidated revenue, a 56% jump in EBITDA, and a 35% rise in PAT. The company's cash reserves remain robust at ₹1,145 crore. Management expressed optimism about future performance, anticipating continued growth across all three business segments.
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