Dabur Q2 PAT seen up 13% at Rs 181 cr

Dabur India is likely to report a profit after tax of Rs 181 crore in the second quarter of FY12, a growth of 13% as compared to Rs 160.4 crore in the corresponding quarter of last fiscal.

Sales are seen going up by 29.5% to Rs 1,260 crore from Rs 972.8 crore year-on-year.

Operating profit margin is expected to be at 18.7% in July-September quarter of FY12 versus 20.85% in same quarter the previous year.

EBITDA is likely to go up at Rs 235 crore from Rs 202.8 crore during the same period.

Q2 expectations

* YoY topline growth led by consolidation with Namaste Group and Hobi Kozmetic

* Domestic volume growth expected at 7-8% (8.5% in Q1) + 3-10% hike across product categories (blended around 6%)

* Rise in raw material will be cushioned by price hike / lower advertisement spends will aid

* Subdued bottomline