Shoppers Stop Q3FY26: Sales Flat, Premium Brands Drive Growth; Beauty Segment Up 14%
Shoppers Stop reported flat sales for Q3FY26 due to market conditions, but premium brands grew 6% (LFL) contributing 69% of sales. The beauty segment sales rose 14% to ₹395 crore. ATV and ASP increased by 7% each, with customer entry up 5% LFL. The company opened 3 department stores, 3 INTUNE stores, and 1 HomeStop store.
The flat sales performance and decrease in EBITDA and PAT are moderately negative. However, the continued growth in premium brands and the beauty segment, along with strategic expansion and loyalty program strength, suggest potential for recovery and sustained business strategy. The impact is balanced between the current subdued performance and future outlook.
While sales were flat due to external factors, the company showed resilience by growing its premium brand contribution and key segments like beauty. The management commentary indicates a cautious but strategic approach for future growth, balancing current challenges with long-term priorities.
Shoppers Stop Limited announced its results for the third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025, reporting a stable performance. Overall sales for the quarter were flat, attributed to festive calendar shifts, uneven discretionary demand, and elevated pollution levels in Northern India. Despite these challenges, the company strengthened its premium portfolio, which saw a 6% year-on-year like-for-like growth and increased its contribution to total sales to 69%.
The beauty segment sales grew by 14% year-on-year to ₹395 crore, while the INTUNE value fashion format recorded sales of ₹77 crore, a 22% year-on-year increase. The Average Transaction Value (ATV) and Average Selling Price (ASP) both increased by 7% each, and customer entry grew by 5% on a like-for-like basis, marking the second consecutive quarter of growth.
In terms of financial highlights, GAAP sales for Q3FY26 stood at ₹1,321 crore, a 1% increase from ₹1,311 crore in Q3FY25. Gross margin was 39.4%, down from 40.7% in the previous year. EBITDA was ₹234 crore, an 11% decrease from ₹262 crore in Q3FY25, and Profit After Tax (PAT) was ₹14 crore, down from ₹49 crore.
For the nine months ended December 31, 2025 (9MFY26), GAAP sales were ₹3,590 crore, a 5% increase from ₹3,413 crore in 9MFY25. EBITDA for 9MFY26 was ₹583 crore, a 3% increase from ₹564 crore in 9MFY25, while PAT was a loss of ₹27 crore compared to a profit of ₹4 crore in the previous year.
The company's First Citizen loyalty program continued to be a key driver, contributing 84% of total revenue, with a member base expanding to 13.3 million. The Black Card segment increased its contribution to 21% of total sales. Shoppers Stop also expanded its retail network by opening 3 department stores, 3 INTUNE stores, and 1 HomeStop store during the quarter, with capital expenditure for the quarter at ₹35 crore.
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