Bikaji Foods’ Net Profit Up by 1.3% in June Quarter

Bikaner, July 24, 2025 – Bikaji Foods International Ltd (NSE: BIKAJI, BSE: 543653) reported a 14.2% year-on-year (YoY) rise in revenue from operations to ₹652.7 crore in the first quarter of FY26. The company’s profit after tax (PAT) rose modestly by 1.3% YoY to ₹58.5 crore, while EBITDA stood at ₹96.3 crore, up 5.1% YoY, with a margin of 14.8%, down 128 basis points. The company said that it saw good growth in the quarter in its ethnic snacks segment.

Financial Highlights (Standalone & Consolidated)

Year-on-Year (YoY) Performance – Q1 FY26 vs Q1 FY25

• Revenue from operations rose 14.2% YoY to ₹652.7 crore, up from ₹571.5 crore.
• Volume growth stood at 7.5% YoY.
• EBITDA increased by 5.1% YoY, reaching ₹96.3 crore compared to ₹91.6 crore.
• EBITDA margin contracted to 14.8% from 16.1% YoY, a decline of 128 basis points.
• Profit After Tax (PAT) saw a marginal increase of 1.3%, coming in at ₹58.5 crore, compared to ₹57.7 crore.
• Basic Earnings Per Share (EPS) for the quarter stood at ₹2.39.

*Values derived based on reported YoY growth.

Segment Performance Breakdown (YoY Growth)

• Ethnic Snacks remained the key contributor, accounting for approximately 75.3% of total revenue, and posted an 11.2% revenue growth.
• Packaged Sweets saw a moderate increase of 3.1% YoY, making up around 6.6% of the company’s revenue.
• Western Snacks contributed roughly 9.2% to the revenue, registering a YoY growth of 4.2%.
• Papad sales expanded by 5.8% YoY, contributing nearly 5.8%.
• The Retail Business generated ₹21.2 crore in revenue during the quarter.

The ethnic snacks division remained the key driver of growth. Thereby, contributing over three-fourths of overall revenue. The company also expanded its direct distribution network by approximately 15,000 outlets during the quarter. This underscores its focus on reach and penetration. Focus markets registered 11.5% YoY growth.

Management Commentary

Deepak Agarwal, Managing Director of Bikaji Foods, stated: “Q1 FY26 showcased resilient growth with revenue rising 14.2% YoY. He said this is led primarily by the strong performance of Ethnic Snacks. Exports grew by 60.8% driven by increased global presence. Strategic price hikes and cost efficiency initiatives have supported margins. We are encouraged by the performance of our retail stores, which are now making a meaningful contribution to our revenues. The company remains confident about sustaining long-term growth through innovation and deeper market engagement.”

Strategic Outlook

Bikaji continues to focus on strengthening its core product segments.  It is also expanding both domestic and international footprints. The export business saw a sharp 60.8% YoY increase. This signals rising global demand for Indian ethnic snacks. The management highlighted its commitment to innovation, cost control, and customer-centric expansion as key levers for future growth.

Bikaji Foods International Stock Performance

On July 24, 2025, Bikaji Foods International shares have gained 1.57%. In which the shares were trading at ₹801 as of 9:38 AM IST. Bikaji Foods International shares have gained 10% over the last year, 5% year-to-date, and 12.6% in the previous month.

The stock opened at ₹790.00 on the trading day. It touched an intraday high of ₹814.65 and a low of ₹785.65. The company’s market capitalization stands at approximately ₹20,070 crore. Its price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is at 99.86. Over the past year, the stock has traded between a 52-week high of ₹1,007.95 and a 52-week low of ₹558.80.

About Bikaji Foods International

Bikaji Foods International Ltd, incorporated in 1995, is India’s third-largest ethnic snacks company and the second-fastest growing player in the Indian organized snacks market. It operates across 25 states and four union territories in India and exports to 25 countries globally, including North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. Its product range includes bhujia, namkeen, packaged sweets, papad, western snacks, frozen foods, cookies, and gift packs. The company is listed on both NSE (BIKAJI) and BSE (543653).

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