Noida, May 8 (APAC Media): Shares of Dabur India rose nearly 3% on Thursday after the FMCG major reported a strong increase in fourth-quarter profit and raised its growth outlook for its domestic business, driven by improving rural demand and higher volume growth.
The company posted a net profit of Rs 362 crore for the quarter ended March 31, compared with Rs 312.7 crore in the same period last year, according to its financial statement.
Revenue from operations grew 7.3% year-on-year to Rs 3,038 crore, up from Rs 2,830 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year.
The Board of Directors has recommended a final dividend of 550%, taking the total dividend for 2025–26 to 825%.
Dabur Q4 Profit Jumps 16% to Rs 362 Crore; Revenue Up 7%, Announces Rs 5.50 Dividend
“In line with our payout policy, the Board has proposed a dividend of Rs 5.50 per share, aggregating to Rs 975.50 crore,” Dabur India Ltd Group Director P.D. Narang said.
“Dabur India delivered 4QFY26 results slightly ahead of estimates, supported by 7% YoY revenue growth and 6% domestic volume growth,” said Systematix Institutional Equities.
“Management has issued a positive outlook, raising FY27 revenue growth guidance to high-single to low-double digits, driven by both volume and pricing,” the broking said.
“We delivered a resilient performance during the fourth quarter of 2025–26 on the back of proactive supply chain diversification by way of opening alternative supply routes to key geographies, disciplined cost controls, and calibrated price increases, combined with strong brand-led consumer engagement,” Dabur India Ltd Global CEO Mohit Malhotra said.
“In response to ~10% raw material inflation, Dabur has taken a 4% price hike and indicated further increases if required,” Systematix said.
“Systematix Institutional Equities has maintained a BUY rating on the FMCG sector, with Dabur India at a CMP of Rs 467 and a target price of Rs 565,” it said.
Dabur’s Hair Care portfolio grew around 27% during the quarter, led by a 28% rise in the hair oils segment, the company said.
The home care business posted over 24% growth, while the digestives segment ended the quarter with gains of approximately 15%. The Skin & Salon category grew more than 12%, and the toothpaste segment recorded growth of over 7%. The OTC and ethics businesses also registered an around 7% increase during the fourth quarter.
In terms of market share, the company said its hair oils segment gained 154 basis points during the period, while the digestives category saw a 233 basis points increase.
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