DMart, operated by Avenue Supermarts, has announced its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, showing a modest increase in standalone profit.
DMart’s Q1 FY26 Performance Unpacked
Avenue Supermarts Limited, the company behind the popular DMart supermarket chain, recently released its earnings report for the quarter ending June 30, 2025. While the consolidated net profit saw a slight dip, the standalone net profit marked a positive growth.
For Q1 FY26, the company reported a total standalone revenue of Rs 15,932 crore, a jump from Rs 13,712 crore in the same period last year. The standalone Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) stood at Rs 1,313 crore, up from Rs 1,221 crore year-over-year. However, the EBITDA margin for standalone operations slightly decreased to 8.2% from 8.9%.
Crucially, the standalone net profit reached Rs 830 crore, showing a 2.1% increase compared to Rs 812 crore in Q1 FY25. The standalone PAT (Profit After Tax) margin was recorded at 5.2%, down from 5.9% a year ago. Basic Earnings Per Share (EPS) for standalone operations rose to Rs 12.75 from Rs 12.49.
Consolidated Results in Brief
Looking at the overall consolidated figures, Avenue Supermarts posted total revenue of Rs 16,360 crore for the quarter. This is an increase from Rs 14,069 crore reported in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Consolidated EBITDA was Rs 1,299 crore, with an EBITDA margin of 7.9%.
The consolidated net profit for Q1 FY26 was Rs 773 crore, a marginal decrease from Rs 774 crore in the same quarter last year. The consolidated PAT margin was 4.7%, down from 5.5% in Q1 FY25. Consolidated basic EPS stood at Rs 11.88.
DMart Share Price Movement
Following the results, shares of Avenue Supermarts Limited closed at Rs 4069 on Friday, July 11, marking a 2.40% decline. The company’s total market capitalization stood at Rs 2,64,783.29 crore.
Over the short term, the stock has faced headwinds, with negative returns of 4.63% in the last week and 5.73% over two weeks. In the past month, shares fell by 0.38%, and by 1.4% over three months. The last year has seen a significant 17.01% drop in share value.
However, the long-term outlook presents a different picture. Over two years, the shares have gained 6.20%, and over three years, they are up by 1.95%. Looking back five years, Avenue Supermarts has delivered substantial returns, rising by 75.01%.
Dividend and Bonus History
It’s worth noting that Avenue Supermarts Limited has a consistent policy of not issuing dividends or bonuses to its shareholders. This approach means any returns for investors primarily come from the appreciation of its share price.
- DMart’s standalone net profit increased by 2.1% year-over-year in Q1 FY26, reaching Rs 830 crore.
- Both standalone and consolidated revenues showed healthy growth for the quarter.
- EBITDA margins for both standalone and consolidated operations saw a slight decline.
- DMart shares experienced short-term declines but have shown significant long-term growth over five years.
- The company has historically not issued dividends or bonuses to shareholders.
These results provide a snapshot of DMart’s financial health and its market position as it continues to navigate the retail landscape.
