Dabur India Q2 Net Profit Surges 11.7% to ₹505 Crore, Revenue Up 11.6%
Dabur India reported Q2 FY27 results with consolidated revenue up 11.6% to ₹3,563 crore and net profit up 11.7% to ₹505 crore. The company declared an Interim Dividend of 350% (₹3.50 per share), totaling ₹620.88 crore. India FMCG grew 10.7% and International Business by 20%.
The announcement includes strong financial performance metrics (revenue and profit growth), positive business segment performance, and a significant shareholder return through an interim dividend, all of which are material to investors and the company's valuation.
The company reported strong double-digit growth in both revenue and net profit for the quarter, along with positive performance in its India FMCG and International businesses. The declaration of a substantial interim dividend also contributes to the positive sentiment.
Dabur India Limited announced its financial results for the second quarter ended September 30, 2026, reporting a consolidated revenue growth of 11.6% to ₹3,563 crore. The company's net profit saw a significant increase of 11.7%, reaching ₹505 crore, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of double-digit profit growth. For the first half (H1) of the fiscal year, consolidated revenue stood at ₹7,327 crore, an 11.1% increase, while net profit grew by 13.4% to ₹1,096 crore.
The India FMCG business demonstrated robust performance with a 10.7% growth, driven by 5.5% underlying volume growth. Dabur's premium portfolio continued its strong momentum, growing at four times the pace of regular brands and now constitutes 20% of the domestic business.
The international business also performed exceptionally well, with a 20% growth in INR terms during Q2, supported by strong contributions from key markets such as Bangladesh, Egypt, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Turkey. The first half saw international business grow by 19.4%.
The Home & Personal Care (HPC) segment grew by 10.9% in Q2, with notable contributions from hair care and home care categories. The Shampoo and Hair Oils businesses achieved high double-digit growth, while the Home Care category also saw double-digit expansion. The Skin & Salon business grew in high single digits, and Oral Care reported mid-single-digit growth.
The Healthcare business grew by 6.9%, with Digestives, OTC, and Ethicals categories showing strong double-digit growth. The Food & Beverages (F&B) business experienced a significant 17.4% growth, with both Foods and Beverages portfolios showing sequential recovery.
Commenting on the results, Dabur India Limited CEO, Mr. Herjit S. Bhalla, stated, "Our performance in Q2 reflects the strength of our brands and the sharper execution of our strategy. We delivered profitable growth despite operating in a challenging external environment marked by geopolitical uncertainty and elevated input-cost pressures. What gives me confidence is that the growth has been broad-based and backed by healthy underlying volumes."
He further added, "The evolving channel landscape continues to present significant opportunities for us. This quarter saw a marked resurgence in General Trade with the channel growing by mid to high single digit, supported by our continued efforts under Project Saksham. We remain focused on strengthening our brands and expanding our presence across channels to sustain growth momentum."
In a significant announcement for shareholders, the Board of Directors declared an Interim Dividend of 350% for the fiscal year 2026-27. Chairman Mr. Mohit Burman stated, "Continuing with our payout policy, the Board has declared an Interim Dividend of ₹3.50 per share, aggregating to a total payout of ₹620.88 Crore."
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