Kaveri Seed Reports Strong H1 FY26 Growth, Declares 5 Dividend Amidst Q2 Loss and Cotton Challenges
Kaveri Seed reported strong H1 FY26 revenue and profit growth, recommended a 5 dividend, but posted a Q2 loss. Maize sales surged, while cotton faced challenges. The company is bullish on maize, vegetables, and exports.
The strong H1 performance and dividend recommendation are positive signals. However, the Q2 net loss and ongoing challenges in the cotton segment, including inventory build-up and inability to pass on costs, temper the overall positive impact.
The company reported strong double-digit revenue and EBITDA growth for H1 FY26, a significant increase in maize volumes and revenues, and a positive outlook for the future growth of maize, vegetables, and exports. A 250% dividend was also recommended.
* For the first half (H1) of FY 2025-26, Kaveri Seed Company Limited reported a 17.09% increase in revenue from operations to 1,041.91 crore, up from 889.85 crore in H1 FY 2025. * EBITDA for H1 FY26 grew by 11.12% to 333 crore, compared to 299.68 crore in H1 FY25. * Net profit for H1 FY26 increased by 7.9% to 301.45 crore, from 279.41 crore in H1 FY25. * Cash-on-book stood at 363 crore, down from 559 crore previously. * For Q2 FY26, revenue from operations was 96.61 crore, with an EBITDA of 0.16 crore, and a net loss of 15.05 crore. * The Board recommended a 250% dividend, which is 5 per equity share on a face value of 2 per equity share. * Operational highlights include a 29.7% increase in maize volumes and a 56.76% rise in maize revenues, with management expecting continued growth for the next 3-5 years. * Cotton sales were impacted by increased illegal cotton seed usage, leading to a volume decline of over 20%. The company was unable to pass on increased production costs for cotton. * Hybrid rice volumes increased by 0.9%, and revenues grew by 21.48%. Selection rice volumes were up 2.6%, with revenues increasing by 11.07%. * Vegetable seed revenue saw a 31.06% increase, and the company remains optimistic about further growth in this segment. * Exports are projected to grow by 25-30% year-on-year, aiming for a range of 35 crore this year, primarily in Q3 and Q4. * R&D recurring expenses are between 15 crore to 20 crore per quarter, with new R&D facilities impacting depreciation. * Employee and other expenses are expected to rise by 12-15% due to increments and new headcount. * Inventory levels are higher due to anticipated sales and buffer stock, expected to normalize in 6-9 months. * Management expressed a bullish outlook for the upcoming Rabi season, particularly for maize, citing good moisture levels despite a delayed sowing period. * The company is de-risking its portfolio, with cotton now contributing less than 20% of revenues, down from over 70% previously.
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