
LT Foods Reports Strong Fiscal Year Results: Revenue Reaches INR 11,023 Crores
LT Foods, a global Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) company in the consumer food space, announced its audited consolidated financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended March 31, 2026. The company reported significant business resilience, with full-year consolidated revenue crossing INR 11,023 crores, marking a 26% growth over the previous year.Ashwani Arora, Managing Director & CEO of LT Foods, highlighted that the strong performance was underpinned by broad-based momentum across all geographies and business segments. The Basmati and Specialty Rice segment was a major contributor, achieving 29% growth for the year, generating revenue around Rs. 9,742 Crores, demonstrating the sustained strength of the brand equity.
Segment Performance and Growth Drivers
The Organic Foods and Ingredients segment recorded revenue of Rs. 1,016 crores in FY'26, reflecting a 9% growth, building on the company's more than 30 years of pioneering Indian organic exports. The Ready-to-Eat (RTE) and Ready-to-Cook (RTC) business showed substantial growth, reaching INR 187 crores in FY'26, attributed to increasing consumer demand for convenient and healthy meal solutions.In India, the business maintained a strong trajectory, achieving 10% value and 12% volume growth. The growth in quick commerce and e-commerce channels was particularly notable, growing in excess of 45%, solidifying the company's position on key digital platforms. Furthermore, the premium segment grew at twice the pace of the overall consumer portfolio, fueling an increase in the Gross Margin.
Key Geographical Markets
North America remains the largest market for the company, contributing 48% of the revenue mix in FY'26. This market delivered 53% growth, or 9% on a normalized basis, excluding the impact of US tariffs. The flagship brand, Royal®, maintains over 60% market share, and Golden Star continues its status as the number one Jasmine rice brand in the USA.Europe also continued its expansion, achieving 34% revenue growth in FY'26. In the Middle East, LT Foods strengthened its presence, expanding its branded footprint in Saudi Arabia with Rs. 23 Crores in revenue during the last year, alongside the successful launch of Mazza Basmati Rice.
Financial Highlights and Normalised Margins
To provide a clear comparison, the company provided a detailed view of the reported versus normalized margin profile for FY'26 and Q4 FY'26. Normalization adjusted for one-time factors like the zero-margin US tariff pass-through.Below is a comparison of key financial metrics (₹ in Crore):
| Particulars | Q4 FY'26 Reported | Q4 FY'26 Normalised | Q4 FY25 | FY'26 Reported | FY'26 Normalised | FY'25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | 2,938 | 2,260 | 11,023 | 10,462 | 8,770 | |
| Growth (%) | +30% +19.8% | - | +26% | +19.3% | - | |
| Gross Profit | 915 | 974 | 828 | 3,693 | 3,746 | 3,030 |
| GP Margin | 31.1% | 36.0% | 36.6% | 33.5% | 35.8% | 34.5% |
| EBITDA | 300 | 300 | 290 | 1,236 | 1,236 | 1,067 |
| EBITDA Margin | 10.2% | 11.1% | 12.8% | 11.2% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| PAT | 136 | 136 | 161 | 625 | 625 | 612 |
| PAT Margin | 4.6% | 5.0% | 7.1% | 5.7% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
Strategic Outlook
The company highlighted that premiumization, category expansion, and route-to-market excellence are expected to remain the primary growth drivers. LT Foods also emphasized its commitment to sustainability, noting that it achieved an ESG Rating Score of 72, resulting in a 'Leader' classification by NSE Sustainability Ratings & Analytics Ltd.LTFOODS Stock Price Movement
Today, LT Foods Limited shed 0.74% of its value to settle at ₹411, marking a down day for the stock. Trading saw a total volume of 194,599 shares.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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