Operational revenue jumped 30 percent during the July-September period to reach Rs 1,567.4 crore, supported by underlying revenue growth of 20.3 percent excluding commodity pass-through costs. Profitability was constrained as total expenses climbed by 32.34 percent alongside reduced earnings from the European market. Managing Director Hemant Bakshi affirmed that the business maintained underlying margins above 20 percent despite broad cost headwinds. Moving forward, the packaging firm anticipates bottom-line growth to rebound while sustaining its high-teens revenue targets.
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The company maintained underlying EBITDA margins above 20 percent through strategic prici…: The company maintained underlying EBITDA margins above 20 percent through strategic pricing adjustments across operational regions.
Management reaffirmed its near-term corporate guidance targeting high-teens revenue growt…: Management reaffirmed its near-term corporate guidance targeting high-teens revenue growth and an expected recovery in net earnings.
Consolidated total income for the first half of FY27 climbed 27.2 percent to hit Rs 2,968…: Consolidated total income for the first half of FY27 climbed 27.2 percent to hit Rs 2,968.9 crore.
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The company had logged a net profit of Rs 106.1 crore in the July-September period a year ago, according to a regulatory filing from EPL Ltd.
Revenue from operations was at Rs 1,567.4 crore in September quarter FY27 as compared to Rs 1,205.9 crore a year ago.
The company delivered strong revenue growth of 30 per cent, driven by broad-based momentum across categories and regions. Excluding commodity pass-through pricing, underlying revenue growth stood at 20.3 per cent , reflecting strong acceleration in core business performance, it said in earnings presentation.
The PAT growth was " impacted by higher depreciation (due to ahead-of-the-curve investments), higher ETR (due to lower Europe profit) and FX losses," it said adding that the growth is expected to recover in coming quarters.
Total expenses were at Rs 1,425.6 crore, up 32.34 per cent in the second quarter of FY27. Total income, which includes other income, was at Rs 1,577.4 crore, up 29.52 per cent.
During April-September FY27, total consolidated income of EPL was at Rs 2,968.9 crore, higher by 27.2 per cent.
The trading update provides vital clarity for market observers tracking the industrial and electronic products distributor. Management shared its interim performance metrics to outline current operational progress across key commercial territories. Stakeholders can now evaluate how the latest commercial numbers align with broader economic patterns.
Investor confidence in the outdoor advertising giant strengthened significantly following the release of its latest financial performance figures. The market's enthusiastic reaction underscores optimism regarding the company's forward-looking business projections and ongoing commercial expansion.