Dodla Dairy Q1 FY27 Revenue Hits Record ₹1,197.9 Cr; Invests ₹11.6 Cr in Sid's Farm
Dodla Dairy reported a record Q1 FY27 revenue of ₹1,197.9 crore, up 19.0% YoY. Milk procurement hit 21.1 LLPD, up 13.0% YoY. VAP sales were ₹414.7 crore. The company will invest ₹11.6 crore for a 2% stake in Sid's Farm. EBITDA declined 21.3% YoY to ₹64.9 crore, and PAT fell 35.4% YoY to ₹40.6 crore.
The record revenue and strategic investment in a D2C brand are positive indicators for future growth. However, the decline in profitability due to rising costs and pricing pressures presents a short-term challenge. The overall impact is moderate, balancing growth initiatives with current financial pressures.
While the company achieved record revenue and procurement volumes, profitability metrics like EBITDA and PAT declined YoY due to increased procurement costs and operational expenses. The strategic investment in Sid's Farm is a positive development, but the overall financial performance shows mixed results.
Dodla Dairy Limited has announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of FY27, ending June 30, 2026. The company achieved its highest-ever quarterly revenue, reaching ₹1,197.9 crore, a 19.0% year-on-year increase from ₹1,006.9 crore in Q1 FY26. Milk procurement volume also reached a record high of 21.1 LLPD, marking a 13.0% YoY growth. Value-added product (VAP) sales contributed ₹414.7 crore, representing 34.6% of total sales, with strong performance in curd, ice cream, buttermilk, and lassi due to an extended summer.
Despite record revenues, EBITDA saw a 21.3% YoY decline to ₹64.9 crore from ₹82.5 crore, and Profit After Tax (PAT) decreased by 35.4% YoY to ₹40.6 crore from ₹62.9 crore. This was attributed to elevated milk procurement prices, which were passed on gradually to consumers, impacting gross profit margins. Increased employee costs due to new labor laws, transport, overhead, fuel, and packing material costs also affected profitability.
The Africa business demonstrated robust growth, with revenue increasing by 45.6% YoY and achieving its highest-ever EBITDA of ₹24.2 crore. The Orgafeed business also recorded strong revenue growth of 25.9% YoY, with an EBITDA margin of 10.5%.
In a strategic move, the Board of Directors approved a primary investment of ₹11.6 crore for a 2% stake in Sid's Farm Private Limited, a premium D2C dairy brand, at a pre-money valuation of ₹500 crore. This investment aims to provide exposure to the fast-growing premium D2C dairy segment.
Managing Director Mr. Dodla Sunil Reddy commented that the company banked on a strong procurement cycle to build inventory for upcoming quarters while maintaining market share. He expects prices to normalize from Q2 onwards. The company is progressing well with its expansion plans focused on capacity increase, geographic footprint expansion, and increasing the VAP mix to enhance margins and diversify its product portfolio.
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