FMCG company Jyothy Labs Limited disclosed a 12.33% decrease in its net profit for the fourth quarter of FY26, with profits dropping to Rs 67.5 crore from Rs 77 crore year-on-year. Despite the profit decline, revenue from operations surged by 7.7% to Rs 717 crore compared to the previous year, as per the company’s regulatory filing.
Operating performance faced challenges during the quarter, with EBITDA falling by 14% year-on-year to Rs 96.7 crore from Rs 112.3 crore in the prior fiscal year. The EBITDA margin also shrank to around 13%, down from nearly 17% in the same period last year, as reported by the FMCG firm.
In addition to the quarterly results, Jyothy Labs announced a final dividend of Rs 3.50 per equity share, with June 29 set as the record date for dividend eligibility determination. The dividend distribution is scheduled for on or after July 14.
Chairperson and Managing Director of Jyothy Labs Limited, M. R. Jyothy, commented on the financial performance of Q4 FY26, noting challenges in demand and costs throughout the year. She highlighted a notable improvement in the second half, with strong volume growth in Q4 across the company’s portfolio.
Jyothy mentioned that Fabric Care and Personal Care segments led the recovery, while Dishwash volumes remained stable despite market price competition and increased grammage offerings. She also pointed out a rise in input costs towards the end of the year due to crude-linked inflation and developments in West Asia.
Calibrated pricing adjustments have been implemented, although the full impact is yet to materialize, potentially keeping margins under pressure in the short term.
