Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Limited (ABLBL) reported revenue growth of 4% Y-o-Y to INR2,038 crores in Q2 FY26, driven by a strong 7% Y-o-Y growth in Lifestyle Brands. EBITDA increased by 12% to INR338 crores, with margin expansion of 125 bps to 16.6%. Consolidated PAT stood at INR23 crores, compared to a loss of INR59 crores in the previous quarter. The company added 75-plus new stores, expanding its retail presence.
Financial Performance
Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Limited (ABLBL) announced its Q2 FY26 results, showcasing steady performance amidst a dynamic market environment:
- Revenue: Grew by 4% Y-o-Y to INR2,038 crores.
- EBITDA: Increased by 12%, reaching INR338 crores compared to INR301 crores in the same quarter last year.
- EBITDA Margin: Expanded by 125 bps to 16.6%.
- Consolidated PAT: Reported at INR23 crores, a turnaround from a loss of INR59 crores in the previous quarter.
Segment Highlights
Key observations across different segments include:
- Lifestyle Brands: Demonstrated strong growth with a 7% Y-o-Y increase in revenue.
- Emerging Businesses: Experienced a decline, primarily due to the closure of Forever 21 in the base period.
- Retail Like-to-Like Growth: Lifestyle Brands retail like-to-like grew by 12%.
Retail Expansion
ABLBL continued to expand its retail footprint during the quarter:
- Added over 75 new stores, increasing its presence to over 785 cities and towns.
- The company’s retail footprint now spans 4.7 million square feet with over 3,250 stores, including 550-plus stores in smaller towns.
First Half (H1 FY26) Performance
Key highlights for the first half of the fiscal year include:
- Revenue: Stood at INR3,878 crores, up 3% Y-o-Y.
- EBITDA: Grew by 7% to INR624 crores.
- EBITDA Margin: Improved by 50 bps to 16.1%, despite higher advertisement spending.
- PAT: Stood at INR48 crores.
Source: BSE
