Shares of KRBL surged 13 percent to Rs 419 apiece on August 8 after the company posted robust results for the April–June quarter (Q1FY26).
So far in 2025, the rice miller’s stock has skyrocketed over 36 percent, leaving the benchmark Nifty 50’s modest 3 percent rise far behind.
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The company’s Q1FY26 net profit jumped 74 percent year-on-year to Rs 151 crore, compared to Rs 86 crore in the same period last year. Revenue also climbed 32 percent year-on-year to Rs 1,584 crore from Rs 1,199 crore in Q1FY25.
The earnings boost came largely from a 98 percent surge in export revenue, driven by stronger demand in private label sales. Domestic revenue also posted a healthy 15 percent growth during the quarter.
Operational performance was equally upbeat. EBITDA stood at Rs 193 crore, marking a 64 percent increase from Rs 117 crore a year ago. The EBITDA margin widened to 12.2 percent from 9.8 percent, underscoring improved realisations and a favourable sales mix.
KRBL has also fixed Wednesday, September 17, 2025, as the record date for determining shareholder eligibility for the final dividend for FY25.
On the balance sheet side, inventory levels dropped to Rs 2,953 crore as of June 30, 2025, compared with Rs 3,688 crore a year earlier. The company highlighted its strong global footprint, exporting to over 90 countries, and a solid domestic distribution network of more than 850 distributors. KRBL also boasts the largest contract farming network for rice in India.
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