United Breweries Limited (UBL) is engaged in the business of manufacture and sale of beer and non-alcoholic beverages. Presenting below are its Q1 FY26 earnings.
Q1 FY26 Earnings Summary
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Revenue from Operations: ₹2,864 crore, up 15.7% year-over-year (YoY) from ₹2,473 crore in Q1 FY25.
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Net Profit (PAT): ₹184 crore, up about 6% YoY from ₹173.3 crore.
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EBITDA: ₹311 crore, up 9% YoY (Q1 FY25: ₹284.7 crore).
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EBITDA Margin: 10.8%, compared to 11.5% YoY.
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Gross Margin: 42.5%, down 50bps YoY, reflecting cost pressures.
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Sales Volume: Expanded 11% YoY; premium portfolio volume grew 46%, led by Kingfisher Ultra, Amstel Grande, and Heineken Silver.
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Earnings Per Share (EPS): ₹6.95, up from ₹6.56 in Q1 FY25.
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Capital Expenditure: ₹136 crore, mainly into commercial and supply chain projects, up ₹89 crore YoY.
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Strategic Moves: Closed Mangalore facility, expanded Mysore brewery to consolidate Karnataka operations and optimize supply chain.
Key Management Commentary & Strategic Highlights
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Management expressed confidence in continued growth, highlighting premiumization, volume gains, and market share increases as key strengths.
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CEO Vivek Gupta emphasized robust category momentum, with premium beers now 10% of sales (and growing over 30%), supporting improved margins and market leadership.
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The strong response to new launches like Amstel Grande and further expansion in high-growth states was noted.
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There is a continued focus on revenue management, cost initiatives, and brand building, aiming to support margin accretion and future profitability.
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The outlook remains optimistic, driven by rising consumer incomes, favorable demographics, and strategic investments to expand premium offerings and capacity.
Q4 FY25 Earnings Summary
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Revenue from Operations: ₹2,323 crore, up 8.9% YoY.
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Net Profit (PAT): ₹98 crore, up 20% YoY.
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EBITDA: ₹186.3 crore, margin at 8% (vs 6.7% in Q4 FY24).
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Volume Growth: 5% YoY (premium segment up 24%).
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Gross Margin: 42.1%, +37bps YoY.
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Capex: ₹254 crore focused on supply chain and future expansion.
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Dividend: Board recommended a final dividend of ₹10/share for FY25, up from ₹7.5 last year.
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Other Notes: Q4 challenged by duty increases and supply suspension in Telangana, but premiumization and margin expansion continue.
To view the company’s previous earnings, click here