Dabur Q4 FY26 Results: Profit Jumps 16% To ₹362 Cr; Shares Rally Over 2%

Dabur India reported a steady March-quarter performance, helped by growth across its domestic FMCG portfolio despite inflationary pressures and disruptions in parts of its international business.

The FMCG major posted a consolidated net profit of ₹362 Cr for Q4 FY26, compared with ₹312.7 Cr in the same quarter last year. Consolidated revenue for the quarter increased 7.3% year-on-year to ₹3,038 Cr from ₹2,830 Cr.

Dabur India shares rose over 2% on 8 May 2026 and were trading at ₹480.75 at 11:25 am IST after the company’s Q4 FY26 results announcement.

What Supported Dabur’s Q4 FY26 Growth?

The company’s India FMCG business grew 9.5% during the quarter, supported by strong execution across domestic categories. India's FMCG operating profit increased 12.5%, while underlying volume growth stood at 6%.

Rural demand continued to remain stronger than urban markets during the quarter. According to the company, rural consumption outpaced urban growth by 350 basis points, although the gap narrowed compared with December 2025.

Within urban markets, modern trade and online channels continued to see faster growth.

• E-commerce business grew 49%

• Modern trade expanded 19%

• Quick commerce recorded 54% growth

• The food business grew 30% during Q4

The company also launched SIENS, its direct-to-consumer nutraceutical brand focused on online channels.

Which Categories Performed Well During The Quarter?

Dabur reported broad-based growth across several product categories during Q4 FY26.

The hair care portfolio emerged as one of the strongest performers, rising about 27% during the quarter. The hair oil business alone grew 28%.

Other key segments also reported healthy growth:

• Home care business grew by over 24%

• Digestives segment rose around 15%

• Skin and salon business increased by over 12%

• Toothpaste category grew more than 7%

• OTC and ethicals business reported around 7% growth

Dabur also reported market share gains across 95% of its portfolio.

Among category-wise market share movements:

• Hair oils market share increased by 154 basis points

• Digestives category share rose 233 basis points

• Fruit nectars category gained 250 basis points

• 100% juices category share improved by 136 basis points

• Air freshener category gained 166 basis points

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What Is Dabur Seeing In International Markets And Demand Trends?

Dabur said its international business grew 2.5% during the quarter despite pressure in Middle East markets.

Growth was supported by:

• Sub-Saharan Africa business, up 20%

• Bangladesh, up 22%

• UK and EU markets, up 10%

• US business (Namaste) grew 6.2%

Management said inflation and freight costs remained elevated during the quarter because of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Consumer demand in select international markets also remained uneven.

For the full FY26 financial year, Dabur reported 5% revenue growth at ₹13,193 Cr, while annual net profit increased 7.4% to ₹1,869 Cr. The board has recommended a final dividend of ₹5.50 per share. The total dividend for FY26 stands at ₹8.25.

The company will continue to invest in premium products, digital-first brands and emerging consumption channels going forward.

Source:

Dabur India Press Release