United Spirits Q4 Profit Rises on Premium Portfolio Strength
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- 22 May 2026 at 5:31 PM IST
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United Spirits reported a strong Q4 FY26 performance, with net profit rising 28% year-on-year to ₹539 crore. Revenue increased modestly, supported by premiumisation. The company also announced a final dividend of ₹11 per share for FY26.
United Spirits posted resilient fourth-quarter results on 14 May, driven by premium product demand and stronger operational efficiency, despite facing regulatory challenges in certain markets. The company recorded a consolidated net profit of ₹539 crore in the March quarter, marking a 28% increase from ₹421 crore in the corresponding period last year. Revenue from operations grew 4.7% year-on-year to ₹6,855 crore, compared with ₹6,549 crore a year ago.
United Spirits shares ended 1.08% higher at ₹1,270 on the National Stock Exchange on 14 May 2026 after the company's quarterly earnings announcement.
Key Financial Highlights
EBITDA (Beverage Alcohol Segment) | ₹593 crore | ₹505 crore | 17.40% |
Profit Before Tax (PBT) | ₹658 crore | ₹541 crore | 21.63% |
Total Comprehensive Income | ₹541 crore | ₹423 crore | 27.8% |
Earnings Per Share (EPS) | ₹8.00 | ₹6.45 | 24.00% |
Advertisement & Sales Promotion Expense | ₹300 crore | ₹313 crore | -4.15% |
Finance Costs | ₹69 crore | ₹22 crore | 213.63% |
Employee Benefit Expense | ₹142 crore | ₹137 crore | 3.65% |
Segment Performance Comparison
Beverage Alcohol | ₹3,054 crore | ₹2,946 crore | 3.70% |
Sports Segment | ₹64 crore | ₹89 crore | -28.10% |
Total Net Segment Revenue | ₹3,118 crore | ₹3,035 crore | 2.70% |
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Dividend Highlight
United Spirits’ board has recommended a final dividend of ₹11 per equity share for FY26, translating to a 550% payout on the face value of ₹2 per share, subject to shareholder approval.
Sources
CNBC
Q4 Results
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