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LT Foods Q2 Results: Net profit rises 10% on 17% revenue growth; margin falls - Published OnOct 27, 2026 | 16:57 IST - Last Updated OnOct 27, 2026 | 23:32 IST Strong double-digit revenue expansion propelled net profit upward during the quarter, even as operating margins compressed amid rising input pressures. Discover how management plans to protect profitability across key global markets. Global FMCG company LT Foods Ltd on Tuesday (October 27) reported a 9.9% year-on-year (YoY) increase in net profit to ₹180 crore for the second quarter, compared with ₹164 crore in the year-ago period. Revenue grew 16.8% YoY to ₹3,231 crore from ₹2,766 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) rose 8.7% YoY to ₹336 crore, compared with ₹309 crore a year ago. EBITDA margin declined to 10.4% from 11.2% in the year-ago quarter. LT Foods Ltd’s revenue and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) for the first half of FY27 increased 22% and 17%, respectively, year-on-year (YoY), driven by growth across segments and geographies, along with higher brand investments. ALSO READ | US slashes duty on LT Foods arm's organic soybean exports; liability drops ₹163 cr The basmati and other specialty rice business grew 27% YoY in H1 FY27, supported by demand across geographies. The Organic Foods and Ingredients segment, however, reported an 11% de-growth due to business remodelling. Revenue from the ready-to-heat (RTH) and ready-to-cook (RTC) segments increased 8% YoY during the period. These include Daawat Quick Cooking Brown, Black and Red Rice on the health platform, Royal Ready-to-Heat in the US, Daawat Cuppa Rice, Daawat Biryani Kit and Kari Kari Japanese rice snacks. Gross profit increased 15% YoY to ₹2,087 crore in H1 FY27, while the gross profit margin declined 190 basis points to 32.5% due to a change in shipment terms with related parties from cost, insurance and freight (CIF) to cost and insurance (C&I). EBITDA rose 17% to ₹721 crore, although the EBITDA margin contracted 50 basis points to 11.2%, due to the remodelling of the organic segment and higher brand investments. ALSO READ | LT Foods cancels Global Green Group acquisition following Hungary's rejection Profit after tax (PAT) increased 9% YoY to ₹364 crore in H1 FY27, while the PAT margin declined 60 basis points to 5.7%. The return on capital employed stood at 22.4% in H1 FY27, compared with 22% in the year-ago period. Return on equity declined to 15.7% from 16.5%. The interest coverage ratio improved to 13.8 times from 11.8 times, while the current ratio stood at 1.85, compared with 1.93 in H1 FY26. Ashwani Arora, Managing Director and CEO, LT Foods, said, “We delivered a strong performance in the first half of FY’27, reflecting the strength of our brands, the resilience of our diversified global business and disciplined execution across markets. For H1 FY’27, our consolidated revenue grew 22% year-on-year to ₹6,414 crores (Normalised Growth 18% including Golden Star®), EBITDA increased 17% to ₹721 crores, and PAT grew 9% to ₹364 crores. This performance reflects our continued focus on building strong consumer-focussed brands, driving premiumisation and innovation, and strengthening operational efficiencies across the business. ALSO READ | LT Foods hit a 52-week high with extraordinary volumes The Standalone Revenue of LT Foods stood at ₹2,417 crore, growing by 14.1% YOY for H1 FY’27. EBITDA stood at ₹223 crore, up by 33.5%, and PAT was ₹134 crore, up by 23.9%. Our Basmati & Other Specialty Rice continues to be at the heart of our growth story. For H1 FY’27, it reported a growth of 27% year-on-year (Normalised Growth 22% including Golden Star®). The Organic Food & Ingredients, which is currently undergoing a strategic remodelling, reported revenue of ₹520 crores. The Ready-to-Eat (RTE), Ready-to-Cook (RTC) and Ready-to-Heat (RTH) segment delivered 8% growth with revenue at ₹102 crores. In Q2 FY’27, consolidated revenue stood at ₹3,253 crores, growing 17% year-on-year and 3% sequentially. EBITDA stood at ₹358 crores, up 13% year-on-year, while PAT increased by 10% year-on-year to ₹180 crores." Shares of LT Foods Ltd ended at ₹391.00, up by ₹9.60, or 2.52%, on the BSE.
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