LT Foods Reports Q1 FY27 Results: Consolidated Revenue Rises 26% YoY as International Markets Drive Growth

LT Foods Reports Q1 FY27 Results: Consolidated Revenue Rises 26% YoY as International Markets Drive Growth

LT Foods Reports Q1 FY27 Results: Consolidated Revenue Rises 26% YoY as International Markets Drive Growth​

LT Foods Limited announced its Investor Presentation for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, highlighting strong growth across consolidated revenue and profitability. The company reported that consolidated revenue grew by 26% year-over-year (YoY) to ₹3,161 Cr. Gross Profit increased by 19%, while EBITDA saw a 20% YoY rise. Profit After Tax (PAT) also improved, rising 9% YoY to ₹183 Cr.

The company maintained its Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) at 21.1%. Furthermore, the Net Debt to EBITDA ratio declined significantly to 0.48x from 0.59x.

International Markets and Domestic Performance​

A key driver of this performance was the international segment, which contributed 71% of the total revenue. North America experienced robust growth at 49% YoY, while the Middle East and Rest of the World markets grew by 44% YoY.

In India, the company maintained a focused domestic strategy, with Indian revenue contributing 29% of the overall mix. Market share in the domestic segment stood at 23.1% (as of March 2026) for MAT Jun'26. Household penetration in the Indian market reached 64.4 Lacs as of Mar'26, an increase from 45.6 Lacs recorded in Mar'23, supported by leadership across e-commerce and quick commerce platforms.

Segment Deep Dive​

The Basmati & Other Specialty Rice segment performed strongly, with revenue reaching ₹2,845 Cr and growing 34% YoY. This growth was underpinned by a volume increase of 11%, and branded volume grew by 10%. The EBITDA margin for this segment remained steady at 13%.

The Organic Foods & Ingredients segment saw revenue decline by 13% YoY to ₹254 Cr, attributed to the remodeling of the organic business. This segment maintained an EBITDA margin of 4%, down from 10%. In contrast, the Ready-to-Heat (RTH) and Ready-to-Cook (RTC) segment showed strong growth, with revenue reaching ₹53 Cr and a 42% rise in Biryani Kits YoY. The portfolio in this area has expanded approximately 2.5 times since FY21.

Operational and Financial Highlights​

The company demonstrated improvements across several operational metrics during Q1 FY27 compared to Q1 FY26. These key financial performance indicators are summarized below:

Key MetricsQ1 FY26Q1 FY27
Inventory Days221187
Trade Payable Days5543
Trade Receivable Days3026
Working Capital Days195170
Return on Capital Employed %21.1%21.1%
Return on Equity %17.1%15.9%
Interest Coverage (times)8.97.2
Net Debt / EBITDA0.590.48
Net Debt / Equity0.180.15

Brand and Strategy Updates​

The company reported continued brand momentum through the fifth edition of Daawat World Biryani Day, which garnered over 10 Cr impressions. Additionally, various SRK-led campaigns were executed across the US, Middle East, and Far East.

On a regulatory note, the company provided an update regarding the CVD rate for Ecopure's organic soyabean meal exports to the US, noting that the rate was revised down from 340% to 75%, and an appeal has been filed.

The company maintains its global presence, with an established network in over 85 countries. Market capitalization as of June 30, 2026 exceeded INR 12,700 crores, with shares outstanding reported at 34.7 crore.

LTFOODS Stock Price Movement​

Today, LT Foods Limited shares surged in the market, closing at ₹397.1 after rallying 4.94% on a buoyant day. The stock traded significantly within its daily range, testing a low of ₹375 and hitting a high of ₹403.4.
 

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This news article was written and created by Deepali, and published on IST.
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