Sapphire Foods India's Q3 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results
- 07 Feb 2026
Result Summary
- Sapphire Foods India Ltd reported a 9.2% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) increase in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Dec (Q3 FY 2025-26). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a growth of 7.0%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were up by 5.8% QoQ and 8.4% YoY.
- The net profit decreased 49.1% QoQ and decreased 151.1% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of Sapphire Foods India Ltd declined at 0.15 during Q3 FY 2025-26.
Financial Statments for Q3 FY 2025-26
Total Income | 820.89 | 751.69 | 767.04 | 9.2% | 7.0% |
Total Expenses | 813.08 | 768.26 | 750.23 | 5.8% | 8.4% |
Profit Before Tax | -3.35 | -16.58 | 16.82 | -79.8% | -119.9% |
Tax | 1.46 | -3.79 | 4.09 | -138.5% | -64.3% |
Profit After Tax | -6.51 | -12.79 | 12.73 | -49.1% | -151.1% |
Earnings Per Share | -0.15 | -0.40 | 0.37 | -62.5% | -140.5% |
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Company Overview
Sapphire Foods India Ltd is a prominent player in the food and beverage industry, primarily operating in the quick-service restaurant sector. The company is known for managing and operating well-known international restaurant brands in India, including KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell. These brands are renowned for their diverse offerings that cater to a wide range of consumer preferences. Sapphire Foods India Ltd has established a strong presence across the country with numerous outlets, which contribute to its substantial market reach. While specific recent developments for the company are not available, its consistent brand performance and expansion efforts have been a focal point in its business operations.
Revenue
During the third quarter of the fiscal year 2026 (Q3FY26), Sapphire Foods India Ltd reported a total income of ₹820.89 crores. This reflects a quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) increase of 9.2% from ₹751.69 crores in Q2FY26. Year-over-year (YoY), the total income grew by 7.0% compared to ₹767.04 crores in Q3FY25. These changes indicate a positive trend in revenue generation over both the recent quarter and the year. The company's ability to maintain and grow its revenue stream is integral to its financial health and operational sustainability.
Profitability
The profitability metrics for Sapphire Foods India Ltd reveal a challenging quarter with a reported profit before tax of ₹-3.35 crores in Q3FY26. This is a significant improvement from the previous quarter, where the company reported a loss of ₹-16.58 crores in Q2FY26, representing a QoQ improvement of 79.8%. However, when compared to the same quarter in the previous year, where the profit before tax was ₹16.82 crores, there is a YoY decline of 119.9%. The profit after tax for Q3FY26 stood at ₹-6.51 crores, which is an improvement from the ₹-12.79 crores recorded in Q2FY26, a QoQ change of 49.1%. Conversely, this reflects a YoY decrease of 151.1% compared to a profit of ₹12.73 crores in Q3FY25. The company's earnings per share (EPS) for Q3FY26 was ₹-0.15, improving from ₹-0.40 in Q2FY26, yet declining from ₹0.37 in Q3FY25.
Operating Metrics
In terms of operating metrics, the total expenses for Sapphire Foods India Ltd in Q3FY26 were ₹813.08 crores, an increase from the ₹768.26 crores recorded in Q2FY26, showing a QoQ rise of 5.8%. Compared to Q3FY25, where total expenses were ₹750.23 crores, there is a YoY increase of 8.4%. These figures suggest that while the company has managed to grow its income, its expenses have also risen, which impacts the overall profitability. The tax expense for Q3FY26 was recorded at ₹1.46 crores, a significant reversal from a tax credit of ₹-3.79 crores in Q2FY26, marking a drastic QoQ change of 138.5%. Compared to a tax expense of ₹4.09 crores in Q3FY25, there is a YoY decrease of 64.3%. This fluctuation in tax expenses could be attributed to various factors affecting the company's financial strategies and external economic conditions.