Bata India Q1 FY 2026-27 Results: Net Profit Rises 23% To ₹64 Crore, Shares Jump Over 8% On Interim Dividend

Bata India Q1 FY 2026-27 Results: Leading shoemaker Bata India on Tuesday reported a 23% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit at ₹63.98 crore in the June quarter, helped by operational efficiency, disciplined cost management and sharper execution across channels. It had posted a net profit of ₹52 crore in the same quarter a year ago, Bata India said in a regulatory filing.

Revenue from operations rose 4% YoY to ₹978.95 crore, helped by premiumisation and volume growth. The company said topline growth was driven by Average Selling Price (ASP) alongside margin expansion. Total income, including other income, rose 4% YoY to ₹997 crore.

Total expenses for the quarter stood at ₹911.08 crore, up 3% YoY. Profit before tax, excluding one-offs, came in at ₹90.6 crore, up more than 22% YoY from ₹74.5 crore a year earlier. One-off items for the quarter included a non-cash forex loss of ₹2.7 crore on licence fees due to continued currency devaluation, and a one-time ERP implementation cost of ₹2.4 crore.

EBITDA rose 2.6% YoY to ₹204 crore from ₹199 crore, though EBITDA margin moderated to 20.8% from 21.1% a year earlier. Gross margin improved 130 basis points YoY, helped by higher full-price sales and lower markdowns. Gross inventory was down more than 10% from June 30, 2025, pointing to continued improvement in inventory quality and quantity. The company said all channels contributed positively to growth during the quarter, with e-commerce recording significant growth.

Interim Dividend

Bata's board announced an interim dividend of ₹25 per share, amounting to ₹321.3 crore. The record date for determining eligible shareholders is Wednesday, with the dividend payout set to begin from September 2, 2026.

The company scaled its Zero Base Merchandising Project to 775 stores during the quarter, which it said delivered improvements in consumer experience and revenue per square foot.

Management Commentary

Managing Director and CEO Gunjan Shah said the company continued its growth momentum for the third consecutive quarter, delivering topline growth of 4% in Q1 FY 2026-27, led by a blend of premiumisation and volume growth. He said the growth was supported by strong consumer engagement, with advertising investments up nearly 25% during the quarter, and that the company successfully navigated the global geopolitical situation impacting freight costs, shipping and transit times.

Looking ahead, the company said it remains focused on premiumisation, volume expansion, consumer engagement and operational efficiency. With monsoon-related business shifting into the September quarter, management said it remains optimistic about sustaining the growth momentum.

Bata India Share Price

Bata India shares were in demand, rising as much as 8.42% to ₹758.45 on the BSE after the results and dividend announcement. At 9:20 am, shares were trading 5.85% higher at ₹740.45, even as the BSE Sensex was down 0.32% at 77,907. On Tuesday, shares had settled at ₹699.50 on the BSE, down 1.80%.

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