Cello World Limited Reports Audited Financial Results for Fiscal Year 2026
Cello World Limited, a key player in India’s consumerware market, has announced its audited financial results for the quarter and the full fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. The company operates across consumer houseware, writing instruments and stationery, moulded furniture and allied products, and consumer glassware categories.According to the announcement, the company reported a revenue from operations of Rs. 2,324 crores for the fiscal year 2026, marking a year-over-year growth of 9%.
Financial Performance Highlights
The financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared with the previous year, show material changes across key metrics. The detailed financial performance is presented below:| Particulars (in Rs. Crs.) | Q4 FY26 | Q4 FY25 | YoY | FY26 | FY25 | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue From Operation | 653.6 | 588.8 | 11.0% | 2,323.7 | 2,136.4 | 8.8% |
| Gross Profit | 305.0 | 305.6 | -0.2% | 1,156.2 | 1,104.9 | 4.6% |
| Gross Profit Margin (%) | 46.7% | 51.9% | 49.8% | 51.7% | ||
| EBITDA | 136.6 | 148.2 | -7.9% | 526.4 | 554.7 | -5.1% |
| EBITDA Margin (%) | 20.9% | 25.2% | 22.7% | 26.0% | ||
| Profit before Tax | 116.5 | 129.9 | -10.3% | 439.7 | 491.3 | -10.5% |
| Reported PAT | 90.1 | 96.2 | -6.3% | 331.5 | 364.6 | -9.1% |
| PAT Margin (%) | 13.8% | 16.3% | 14.3% | 17.1% |
Revenue and Profit Contribution by Segment
The revenue and gross profit breakdowns illustrate the performance across the three primary business verticals:Revenue Breakup (in Rs. Crs.)
| Particulars | Q4 FY26 | Q4 FY25 | YoY | FY26 | FY25 | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Ware | 433.9 | 404.7 | 7.2% | 1606 | 1460.4 | 10.0% |
| Writing Instruments | 128.2 | 78.3 | 63.6% | 368.7 | 308.6 | 19.4% |
| Moulded Furniture and Allied Products | 91.5 | 105.8 | -13.5% | 349 | 367.4 | -5.0% |
Gross Profit Breakup (in Rs. Crs.)
| Particulars | Q4 FY26 | Q4 FY25 | YoY | FY26 | FY25 | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Ware | 207.6 | 216.3 | -4.0% | 817.9 | 768.3 | 6.5% |
| Writing Instruments | 61.2 | 45.1 | 35.9% | 197.8 | 174.6 | 13.3% |
| Moulded Furniture and Allied Products | 36.2 | 44.2 | -18.1% | 140.5 | 161.9 | -13.3% |
Management Commentary
Mr. Pradeep Rathod, Chairman & Managing Director, Cello World Limited, provided commentary on the results.He noted that FY26 was characterized by evolving market conditions and softer demand in certain consumerware categories. Despite this challenging environment, the company generated revenue of Rs. 2,324 crore, achieving a 9% Year-over-Year growth. EBITDA stood at Rs. 526 crore, and PAT stood at Rs. 332 crore.
For Q4 FY26, the company reported its highest-ever quarterly revenue of Rs. 654 crore, an increase of 11% YoY. Corresponding EBITDA was Rs. 137 crore, and PAT was Rs. 90 crore. The growth in Q4 was primarily driven by the Writing Instruments segment, which benefited from additional revenues from the Cello stationery brand, a revival in the exports business, and contributions from new premium product launches. While the performance in the Hydration segment on the consumerware side was slower, the Glassware and Opalware categories showed steady performance.
The Board of Directors recommended a final dividend of Rs. 1.50 per equity share for the financial year 2025-26, subject to the shareholders' approval.
Cello World Limited highlighted that various strategic initiatives, including glassware and steel flasks capacity expansion, the addition of the Cello stationery brand, integration of Wimplast, and product portfolio rationalization, are anticipated to significantly contribute to the performance in FY27.
Cello World Limited maintains a strong presence in the consumer ware market, operating 14 manufacturing facilities across six locations in India. The company services a broad market through a robust PAN India distribution network comprising over 5,000 distributors and 1,80,000 retailers.
CELLO Stock Price Movement
Shares of Cello World Limited on Wednesday slipped by 1.75% to settle at ₹393.8, closing the session significantly lower. The stock experienced considerable trading activity, processing a total volume of 217,468 shares during the day.Disclaimer: Due care and diligence have been taken in compiling and presenting news and market-related content. However, errors or omissions may arise despite such efforts.
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