LT Foods Reports Strong Q1 FY'27 Results; Revenue Jumps 26% to Rs. 3,161 Cr.

LT Foods Reports Strong Q1 FY'27 Results; Revenue Jumps 26% to Rs. 3,161 Cr.​

LT Foods Ltd., a global FMCG company in the consumer food space, has reported its unaudited consolidated financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026. The company posted a robust performance period characterized by disciplined and profitable growth across multiple markets.

Consolidated revenue grew by 26% year-on-year (YoY), reaching Rs. 3,161 crores. EBITDA saw a healthy increase of 20%, totaling Rs. 363 crores. Profit After Tax (PAT) stood at Rs. 183 crores, reflecting a 9.0% rise YoY and a 35.5% jump QoQ.

Ashwani Arora, Managing Director & CEO of LT Foods, noted that the results reflected strong brand equity associated with flagship brands like Royal® and disciplined execution across operations. The company continues to invest in premiumization, innovation, and operational excellence to drive growth.

Key Segment Performance Highlights​

The Basmati and Other Specialty Rice business remained central to the company's success, growing 34% YoY, generating revenue of Rs. 2,845 crores. The Ready-to-Eat (RTE) and Ready-to-Cook (RTC) segment reported revenue of Rs. 53 crores in Q1 FY'27, marking a 13% increase YoY as the company deepens its presence in the convenience food market.

The Indian business maintained a strong upward trajectory, achieving 23% value growth and 12% volume growth. The company's market share stood at 23.1%, up from 22.4% reported a year prior. Furthermore, Kari Kari® expanded its reach during the quarter by onboarding onto IndiGo Airlines.

Global Market Expansion and Strength​

North America continues to serve as an anchor market for LT Foods, recording a 49% growth (normalized growth was 27%, including Golden Star). The flagship brand Royal® maintained over 60% market share in this region, while Golden Star solidified its position as the No. 1 Jasmine Rice brand in the U.S. The company further strengthened its North American distribution network with the groundbreaking of a new 156,000 sq. ft. distribution warehouse in Missouri City, Texas, which is scheduled for completion in January 2027.

In Europe and the UK, LT Foods is currently focused on an investment phase, expanding its portfolio to include three new South Indian rice varieties: Idli Rice, Ponni Rice, and Matta Rice. The Middle East saw expansion into Oman, where Extra Long Grain Basmati and Rozana were launched across major modern trade outlets in June 2026.

The Rest of the World business experienced a significant growth of 50%, with the Pacific region, Indonesia, and Mainland Asia identified as key drivers for this growth. The Organic Business Arm, Nature Bio Foods Ltd., also made progress by strengthening its European operations through advanced machinery and infrastructure investments.

Financial Snapshot (Q1 FY'27)​

The unaudited financial metrics for Q1 FY'27 are detailed below:

Financial Metrics and Outlook​

During the quarter, the Return on Capital Employed stood at 21.1%, matching Q1 FY'26 figures. Net Debt-Equity ratio improved to 0.15 in Q1 FY'27 from 0.18 in Q1 FY'26, while Net Debt-EBITDA was 0.48 compared to 0.59 in the previous year.

Looking ahead, LT Foods remains committed to strengthening its position in the core Basmati and Specialty Rice Segment in India. The company is also focused on scaling its Organic Food & Ingredients business and expanding its RTE and RTC portfolio. Sustainability and digital transformation are key priorities as the company strives for a more diversified and future-ready product ecosystem.

LTFOODS Stock Price Movement​

Today, LT Foods Limited shares edged higher, closing the trading session at ₹397.10 after gaining 4.94%. The equity saw steady activity throughout the day, with a total traded volume of 7.67 million shares.