Emami shares surged 9% on Wednesday, hitting the day's high of ₹506.4 following the announcement of its December quarter results. According to The Economic Times, the stock demonstrated strong investor confidence with the 9% surge reflecting positive market sentiment toward the FMCG major's quarterly performance. The company's revenue from operations stood at ₹1,151.8 crore in Q3FY26, up 10% over ₹1,049.5 crore posted in the corresponding period of the last financial year.
The company demonstrated strong operational metrics during the quarter, with volume growth of 9% compared to the same period last year. As reported by The Economic Times, revenue for the quarter grew nearly 10% year-on-year to ₹1,151.8 crore from ₹1,049.5 crore in the previous year. This revenue growth was supported by the company's seasonal strength, with Winter accounting for 60% of Emami's total sales. The company also reported sequential improvement with revenue up 44% versus ₹799 crore in Q2FY26. Consolidated sales grew 11% during the quarter, with domestic volumes rising 9% and international markets adding 9% growth, showing the company's ability to handle both policy changes and market challenges effectively.
EBITDA for the quarter increased to ₹384.2 crore, representing a growth of 13.4% from the year-ago period. According to The Economic Times, EBITDA margin remained stable at 33.4% compared to 33.3% in the previous year, with EBITDA margins expanding by 110 bps. The company's net profit for the quarter grew by 14.5% year-on-year to ₹319.5 crore from ₹279 crore, despite facing a ₹10.2 crore impact due to the labour code. Gross margins improved to 70.6% in Q3, up 30 bps from the previous period, indicating enhanced operational efficiency.
The board of Emami declared a second interim dividend of ₹6 per share for the financial year 2025-26. As reported by The Economic Times, the company has set the record date on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, and the interim dividend will be paid by March 6, 2026. The board meeting held on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:25 PM inter alia considered and approved the declaration of the second interim dividend. This dividend declaration adds to the positive investor sentiment following the strong quarterly performance and seasonal benefits from the winter sales period, with rural demand continuing to be resilient and urban demand showing gradual improvement as inflation eased. Rural demand stayed steady thanks to stable agricultural incomes, while urban buyers gradually increased spending as inflation eased.
Quick commerce emerged as a major growth driver for Emami, with this channel doubling its sales in Q3FY26 and now representing 20% of the company's e-commerce business. According to The Economic Times, this ultra-fast delivery service has become a key strategy for the FMCG major to meet today's fast-moving consumer expectations, combining speed, convenience, and wider access. The company is also expanding in organised retail, which now accounts for 32% of domestic revenue. New product launches including Kesh King Gold Hair Serum, BoroPlus Lip Balm, and Brillare Rosemary Oil Shots are keeping the portfolio fresh and relevant for modern consumers, supporting the company's strategic focus on meeting evolving consumer preferences through innovative distribution channels.
