Varun Beverages Q3 CY26 Results: Net Profit Reaches ₹831 Crore, While Board Sets 5 November As Dividend Record Date

Varun Beverages Limited (VBL) reported higher consolidated revenue and net profit for the quarter ended 30 September 2026. Revenue from operations increased to ₹6,815.59 crore from ₹5,112.44 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. Net profit after tax (PAT) rose to ₹830.59 crore from ₹731.51 crore.

The company announced its financial results along with its dividend decision in a regulatory filing to the stock exchanges dated 30 October 2026.

At 13:35 pm on the reported date, the Varun Beverages shares were trading 3.70% lower at ₹399.45 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). The stock opened at ₹414.95, up from its previous close of ₹414.80.

Varun Beverages Q3 Results: Other Key Financials

The company follows the January-to-December calendar year as its financial year. Therefore, the quarter ended 30 September 2026 represents Q3 CY2026.

For Varun Beverages Q3 CY26:

• Total income, including other income, increased to ₹6,935.45 crore from ₹5,260 crore.

• Total expenses rose from ₹4,331.09 crore to ₹5,880.55 crore.

• Profit before tax (PBT) grew to ₹1,052.62 crore, compared with ₹927.23 crore.

• The tax expense stood at ₹222.02 crore, against ₹195.72 crore a year earlier.

• Basic earnings per share (EPS) for the September quarter stood at ₹2.45, compared with ₹2.15 a year earlier.

Varun Beverages Financial Highlights: January-September

For the nine months ended 30 September 2026, consolidated revenue from operations increased to ₹22,371.24 crore from ₹18,101.12 crore in the corresponding period last year. Net PAT rose to ₹3,202.30 crore from ₹2,772.12 crore.

VBL Approves Third Interim Dividend

The board approved a third interim dividend of ₹0.50 per equity share with a face value of ₹2 each for the 2026 financial year. The record date has been fixed as 5 November 2026 to determine eligible shareholders.

The Varun Beverages interim dividend payment will begin on 7 November 2026. It will be paid to shareholders whose names appear in the company’s register or the depositories’ beneficial-owner records on the record date.

Varun Beverages Expands Its International Business

The company also reported developments across its overseas operations. Its Zimbabwe subsidiary entered into an exclusive distribution agreement, effective 1 October 2026, to distribute Mondelez products, including chocolate, biscuits, candy and gum.

Separately, its Kenya subsidiary acquired Devyani Food Industries' business for USD 32 million, effective 1 August 2026. The company also incorporated KIVA Spirits and Company Limited in India to undertake ready-to-drink and alcoholic beverage businesses.

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