R R Kabel Reports Strong Q1 FY26 Results with 13.9% Revenue Growth and 50% EBITDA Jump
The announcement contains detailed Q1 FY26 financial results, future growth guidance (volume and margins), and significant capital expenditure plans. This information is crucial for investor evaluation of the company's current performance and future prospects.
The company reported strong Q1 FY26 financial performance with double-digit revenue growth, significant EBITDA and PAT increases, and improved margins. Management provided an optimistic outlook for FY26 with robust volume growth and margin expansion targets, alongside plans for substantial capex.
R R Kabel Limited reported robust financial results for Q1 FY26, with Managing Director Mr. Mahendrakumar Kabra addressing the earnings call for the first time in his new role. * Key financial highlights for Q1 FY26 include: * Revenue from operations grew 13.9% year-on-year to ₹2,058.6 crore, up from ₹1,808.1 crore in Q1 FY25. * EBITDA surged 50% to ₹143.1 crore, compared to ₹95.4 crore in the previous year, with EBITDA margin expanding to 7% from 5.3%. * Profit After Tax (PAT) increased 39.4% to ₹89.8 crore, from ₹64.4 crore in Q1 FY25. * Segmental performance: * The Wires and Cables segment revenue rose 16.2% to ₹1,833.5 crore, with segment profit at ₹139.1 crore. Overall volume growth was 6.5%, driven by approximately 10% growth in wires and 2% in cables. Domestic cable growth was subdued due to spill-over orders to Q2. * The FMEG segment narrowed its loss significantly to ₹7.1 crore from ₹20.7 crore in Q1 FY25, despite a marginal revenue decline to ₹225.1 crore. The company aims for FMEG to be EBIT positive on a yearly basis within FY26 and expects 20-25% growth, with premium products contributing 20% to FMEG revenue. * Outlook and Guidance: * The company maintains its FY26 guidance of 18% overall volume growth and 100 basis points improvement in EBIT margins. * Volume growth is projected to be around 10-12% for wires and 25% for cables. * The market outlook for the wire and cable sector is highly positive, expected to outpace GDP growth, supported by government initiatives and infrastructure development. * Capex and Capacity: * R R Kabel plans a capital expenditure of ₹1,200 crore over the next three years, with approximately ₹300 crore planned for FY26. * Cable manufacturing capacity is being doubled from its end-of-2023 levels, with further doubling planned over the next three years. Current capacity utilization is 92-95% for cables and 70-75% for wires. * Exports: * Exports saw good growth in Q1, primarily to Europe and the Middle East. The company acknowledges potential challenges in the US market due to proposed tariffs but notes its diversified presence across many countries.
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