Patanjali Foods Q1 FY26: Sales Surge but Profitability Takes a Hit.

Patanjali Foods delivered a strong top-line growth in the June 2025 quarter, but profitability was dented due to margin pressures. Sales jumped 24% YoY to ₹8,900 crore, driven by higher volumes and robust demand in the edible oil and FMCG segments. EBIDT dropped 22% YoY to ₹321 crore from ₹410 crore, indicating rising input costs and weaker operating margins. Net profit fell 31% YoY to ₹180 crore, down from ₹263 crore last year. EPS also slid 31% to ₹4.98, compared to ₹7.26 in June 2024. At a stock price of ₹1,765, the company commands a market cap of ₹63,975 crore and trades at a PE of 52.5, signalling that the market still prices in growth potential despite the earnings pressure. Why the Profit Declined Despite Higher Sales? The company’s sales growth was offset by higher raw material prices, especially in edible oil imports, along with competitive pricing pressure in the FMCG segment. Additionally, operating expenses rose faster than revenue, squeezing EBIDT margins.