Radico Khaitan enters the first quarter of FY27 looking to build on its strong premiumisation momentum, with investors closely watching how the company balances input cost volatility against its aggressive growth targets. The print will focus on the interplay between softening grain prices and rising packaging costs, alongside updates on the company's path to becoming net-debt-free by the first half of the fiscal year.
| Results date | July 28, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Quarter | Q1 FY 2026-2027 |
| Previous quarter revenue | Rs. 1,503.7 Cr |
| Previous quarter PAT | Rs. 175.16 Cr |
| Previous quarter EBITDA margin | 19.0% |
| Net debt (latest quarter) | Rs. 244.1 Cr |
| Market cap | Rs. 54481.66 Cr |
| CMP | Rs. 4065.3 |
The board meeting is scheduled for July 28, 2026, to consider the Q1 FY27 unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results.
The Q1 FY2027 earnings call is scheduled for July 29, 2026, with dial-in details provided to investors.
Management's core premiumisation thesis remains the primary driver for the quarter, supported by the strong performance of Magic Moments Vodka, which recorded 3.25 million cases in Q1 FY27, a 43% YoY increase. While softening maize prices provide a tailwind to ENA costs, the company faces a 15-20% inflation in glass bottle prices which acts as a material headwind to margin expansion. The company continues to track toward its FY27 guidance of ~20% P&A volume growth and a 25% increase in the luxury and semi-luxury portfolio, with the latter benefiting from recent excise policy shifts in Karnataka. Investors will look for clarity on the net-debt-free target for H1 FY27 and the impact of the After Dark Blue premium redesign launched in June 2026 across its initial rollout states.
Performance vs Guidance Tracking: Tracking progress against key FY27 financial and operational targets.
Operating metric trajectory: Monitoring volume trends and brand performance across key segments.
Strategic execution and capex: Updates on infrastructure and portfolio scaling initiatives.
Risks and headwinds to monitor: Management-flagged risks impacting the current quarter.
Net debt was Rs. 244.1 Cr at the end of FY26, down from Rs. 573.6 Cr in FY25. Management has guided toward becoming net-debt-free by the first half of FY27.
Management confirmed the Sitapur plant provides a pre-tax benefit of Rs. 6-7 per litre, which could rise to Rs. 8-9 if grain prices soften. The plant is currently operating at 95% utilization.
The reform, which passed duty to the wholesaler, has improved working capital efficiency. The CFO noted this benefit is reflected in reduced interest costs.
The company achieved sales of approximately Rs. 475 Cr in FY26 and has guided for 25% growth in FY27. The long-term goal is to scale this portfolio to Rs. 1,000 Cr.
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