Just Dial Q1 FY26 Net Profit Rises 13% YoY to ₹159.6 Crore; Revenue Up 6.2%
By Shishta Dutta | Published at: Jul 16, 2025 11:51 AM IST
Mumbai, July 16, 2025 – Just Dial Limited, India’s leading local search engine, reported the financial year on a strong note. For the quarter ended June 30, 2025 (Q1 FY26), the company reported a 13% increase in net profit, which stood at ₹159.6 crore.
The upbeat performance was backed by steady revenue growth and better cost control. Improved margins and gains from its treasury portfolio also contributed to the overall earnings boost. The results reflect Just Dial’s focus on driving both operational efficiency and financial strength.
Key Financial Highlights
| Particulars | Q1 FY26 | Q1 FY25 | YoY Change | Q4 FY25 | QoQ Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Revenue | ₹297.9 crore | ₹280.6 crore | 6.2% | ₹289.2 crore | 3.0% |
| EBITDA | ₹86.4 crore | ₹80.6 crore | 7.2% | ₹86.1 crore | 0.4% |
| EBITDA Margin (%) | 29.0% | 28.7% | +28 bps | 29.8% | -74 bps |
| Other Income | ₹127.3 crore | ₹86.9 crore | 46.5% | ₹108.7 crore | 17.2% |
| Profit Before Tax | ₹198.9 crore | ₹153.9 crore | 29.3% | ₹179.5 crore | 10.8% |
| Net Profit | ₹159.6 crore | ₹141.2 crore | 13.0% | ₹157.6 crore | 1.3% |
| Net Profit Margin (%) | 37.5% | 38.4% | -88 bps | 39.6% | -207 bps |
| Cash & Investments (End of Period) | ₹5,429.8 crore | ₹4,755.5 crore | 14.2% | ₹5,278.6 crore | 2.9% |
The surge in other income was attributed to a favourable bond yield environment and expansion in the company’s treasury portfolio. Operating margins remained strong at 29%, while the effective tax rate normalised to 19.7%, compared to 12.0% in FY25 due to deferred tax adjustments last year.
Business Performance
- Unique Visitors for the quarter hit 193.2 million, up 6.6% YoY. Mobile traffic contributed 86.9% of total visitors and grew 8.7% YoY.
- Total Listings stood at 49.7 million, up 10.6% YoY, with 938,625 net additions during the quarter.
- Geocoded Listings rose 18.2% YoY to 34.8 million.
- Active Paid Campaigns grew 4.3% YoY to 6.17 lakh.
- Total Images in Listings increased to 230.5 million, up 16.2% YoY.
Digital Ecosystem Expansion
| Metric | Q1 FY26 | Q1 FY25 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total App Downloads | 40.7 million | 37.3 million | 9.3% |
| – Android | 36.0 million | 32.9 million | 9.4% |
| – iOS | 3.9 million | 3.6 million | 9.9% |
| App Downloads Per Day | 7,613 | 6,937 | 9.8% |
| Total Employees | 13,068 | 13,112 | -0.3% |
| – Sales Employees | 10,176 | 9,980 | 2.0% |
Strategic Commentary
Just Dial is steadily moving beyond its roots as a local search engine and stepping into the world of digital transactions. Its B2B platform, JD Mart, along with tools like JD Pay and business management solutions, is helping small and medium businesses embrace digital transformation.
The shift is clearly working, with nearly 87% of its traffic now coming from mobile devices. Just Dial’s focus on app-based services is paying off. The management attributed performance stability to “continued investment in platform features, treasury optimisation, and mobile-first initiatives.”
Just Dial Stock Performance
Just Dial shares have dipped 3.4% trading at ₹908.90 on July 16, 2025, at 11:29 PM IST. Just Dial shares have declined 12% over the last year, 9% year-to-date, and increased 3% in the previous month.
About Just Dial
Just Dial Limited, listed on NSE and BSE, offers local search services via mobile apps, desktop, and voice platforms. Its services now span B2B marketplace JD Mart, SME enablement tools, digital payments via JD Pay, and transaction-led search capabilities. The company had ₹5,429.8 crore in cash and investments as of June 30, 2025, providing strong financial flexibility to invest in future growth avenues.
REF: https://nsearchives.nseindia.com/corporate/chintan_15072025203959_Press_Release_sd.pdf
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