Stove Kraft Q3FY26 Investor Presentation: Revenue dips 6.4% to ₹378.4 Cr, PAT down 65.8%
Stove Kraft's Q3 FY26 revenue declined 6.4% to ₹378.4 crore, with PAT dropping 65.8% to ₹4.1 crore. For 9MFY26, revenue grew 4.9% to ₹1,192.9 crore, but PAT fell 3.0% to ₹35.9 crore. One-time expenses and forex losses impacted results. The Pigeon brand showed strong growth, and retail expansion continued with 17 new stores.
The decline in revenue and profit, coupled with one-time expenses and forex losses, could impact investor confidence and the company's short-term financial outlook. However, the continued growth of the Pigeon brand and retail expansion offer some positive aspects.
The company reported a significant year-on-year decline in both revenue and profit for the third quarter of FY26, indicating a negative financial performance for the period.
Stove Kraft Limited has released its investor presentation for the third quarter and the first nine months of fiscal year 2026. The company reported a consolidated revenue of ₹378.4 crore for Q3 FY26, a decrease of 6.4% year-on-year. Profit After Tax (PAT) saw a significant decline of 65.8% to ₹4.1 crore in the same quarter.
For the nine-month period ended 31 January 2026 (9MFY26), revenue increased by 4.9% year-on-year to ₹1,192.9 crore. However, PAT for 9MFY26 decreased by 3.0% to ₹35.9 crore. The company also incurred one-time expenses of ₹1.24 crore for gratuity provision and leave encashment due to the new labor code, along with a forex loss of ₹1.90 crore in Q3 FY26.
Despite the sluggishness in the export business, the company's flagship brand, Pigeon, recorded a 9.7% CAGR growth over the last three years. Pigeon retail outlets expanded with 17 new stores added in Q3 FY26, bringing the total to 313 stores across 21 states and 130 cities. The company also focused on debt reduction, initiating significant debt reduction to ₹806 million during the quarter.
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