Mumbai: Shares of Emami Ltd jumped close to 9 percent in trade on Wednesday, touching an intraday high of Rs 528 on the NSE after the FMCG major posted a healthy set of numbers for the December quarter and announced an interim dividend for shareholders.
For Q3 FY26, Emami reported a consolidated profit after tax of Rs 319 crore, marking a 15 percent increase over Rs 279 crore in the same quarter last year. Revenue from operations rose 10 percent year on year to Rs 1,152 crore, compared with Rs 1,049 crore a year ago, reflecting steady demand across key product categories.
The company’s operating performance also strengthened on a sequential basis. Profit more than doubled from Rs 148 crore in the September quarter, while revenue grew sharply from Rs 799 crore. Total expenses during the quarter stood at Rs 768 crore, up from Rs 711 crore in the year-ago period, led by higher spends on raw materials, staff costs and brand investments.
Emami’s gross margin improved to 70.6 percent, up 30 basis points year on year, supported by a favourable product mix and softer input costs. EBITDA rose 13 percent to Rs 384 crore, with margins expanding to 33.4 percent, an improvement of 110 basis points. Profit before tax, excluding exceptional items, climbed 18 percent to Rs 355 crore.
The board declared a second interim dividend of Rs 6 per equity share for FY26. The record date has been fixed as February 10, 2026, with the payout scheduled by March 6, 2026.
Management said the quarter saw a recovery from early period tax related disruptions, while a colder winter aided sales of seasonal products and health supplements. Rural markets remained steady on the back of stable farm incomes and policy support, and urban demand showed early signs of revival as inflation eased and employment conditions held firm.
