Bikaji Foods International Limited (NSE:BIKAJI), known for its signature “Bikaneri Bhujia,” Bikaji is a prominent manufacturer of savory snacks, sweets, and other food products. The company on Tuesday reported a robust financial performance for the third quarter ended Dec. 31, 2025, driven by significant margin expansion and double-digit revenue growth.
The ethnic snacks major saw its quarterly net profit surge 122.3% year-on-year to 622 million rupees, supported by an 8.4% growth in underlying volumes.
Market Capitalization
The company’s market capitalization grew from INR 12,188 crore as of September 30, 2023, to INR 18,789 crore by December 31, 2025.
Key Financial Metrics for Q3 and 9M FY26
The company maintained strong momentum across both its quarterly and nine-month reporting periods:
- Q3 FY26: Revenue from operations rose 10.7% to 7,900 million rupees compared to the same period last year. EBITDA jumped 77.1% to 984 million rupees, with EBITDA margins expanding by 466 basis points to 12.5%.
- 9M FY26: For the nine months ended December 2025, revenue reached 22,730 million rupees, a 13.3% increase. Net profit for the period stood at 1,984 million rupees.
- EBITDA Margin: The EBITDA margin stood at 12.5% for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, a significant increase from 7.8% in the same quarter of the previous year.
- Profitability: Gross margins remained resilient at 34.7% for the quarter and 34.9% for the nine-month period, reflecting effective cost management and product mix.
- Operational Growth: The company achieved an underlying volume growth of 8.4% during this period.
- Earnings Per Share (EPS): Basic EPS for Q3 FY26 was INR 2.48, up from INR 1.15 in Q3 FY25.
Operations and Distribution Update
Bikaji continues to scale its manufacturing and distribution footprint to capture growing demand. As of Dec. 31, 2025, the company’s total installed capacity reached 325,320 metric tonnes, with Namkeen and Packaged Sweets being the largest categories.
The company has strategically located facilities in hubs like Bikaner, Guwahati (Kamrup), and Mumbai to enhance market responsiveness. Its distribution network now spans 13.93 lakh (1.39 million) total outlets, with a continued shift toward a direct distribution model to improve retail reach. The retail business specifically saw 86.6% revenue growth in Q3 as the store count increased to 23.
Marketing and Brand Strategy
Management highlighted the success of the “Bhujia Ho To Bikaji” campaign and regional initiatives like “Kya Baat Hai Ji” in Uttar Pradesh, featuring actor Pankaj Tripathi. To signal its next growth phase, the company unveiled a refreshed logo rooted in its Rajasthani heritage, symbolizing trust and legacy.
Analyst Commentary and Forecast
Internal commentary emphasized that the quarter’s performance was bolstered by an 11.1% value growth and strong volume gains. The company remains the market leader in the family pack segment, which accounts for 62.8% of its SKU mix.
While the company did not provide specific numerical guidance, management’s “forward-looking” outlook focuses on implementing growth strategies, responding to technological shifts, and navigating India’s competitive snacking environment. The stock has outperformed broader markets, delivering a 24% CAGR over the last two years compared to the BSE Sensex’s 14%.