LT Foods Q2 FY26 Profit Rises 9% YoY as Revenue Surges 30%

New Delhi, October 30, 2025: LT Foods Ltd (NSE: LTFOODS | BSE: 532783), a leading FMCG company known for its flagship DAAWAT® and Royal® rice brands, reported a 9% year-on-year rise in net profit for Q2 FY26, with revenue surging 30%. The growth was driven by continued brand investments and expansion across strategic markets. Following the announcement, shares of LT Foods were trading at ₹417.15, up 0.01%.

Key Financial Highlights

For Q2 FY26, the company reported strong financial performance. Total revenue rose 30% year-on-year to ₹2,772 crore, while gross profit increased by 30% to ₹948 crore. EBITDA and PAT grew by 24% and 9%, respectively. Earnings per share (EPS) climbed 10% YoY to ₹4.72. Margins remained largely stable, showing only slight contractions.

Business Segment Performance

In H1 FY26, Basmati & Speciality Rice had a 24% YoY growth (or 11.4% YoY growth exclude Golden Star and the tariff effect in the U.S.). The Organic Foods segment had strong 26% YoY growth, with the support of global sustainability trends. Meanwhile, the Ready-to-Heat (RTH) and Ready-to-Cook (RTC) segment generated ₹95 crore in revenue from new product launches across India and the U.S.

Geographic Insights

In India, DAAWAT® has a 26.1% market share (MAT Sept 2025, AC Nielsen) and remains the top brand across e-commerce and quick-commerce channels. In the U.S., Royal® has maintained its leadership position with over 54% market share, and the full acquisition of the Golden Star business unit only reinforces its position as the #1 Jasmine rice brand.

In Europe and the U.K., revenue grew 31% year-on-year. LT Foods also expanded its footprint in the canned food segment through the €25 million acquisition of Global Green Kft., enhancing its Ready-to-Heat (RTH) and Ready-to-Eat (RTE) portfolio and strengthening its presence across Central and Southern Europe.

Financial Ratios & Leverage

During the first half of fiscal year 2026, the company maintained sound financial metrics: a current ratio of 2.0 and an interest coverage ratio of 9.0. Leverage improved as net debt-to-equity was 0.14; RoCE was 22%, and RoE remained steady at 16.5%.

Management Commentary

Considering the financial growth, Ashwani Arora, Managing Director & CEO, quoted:

“We concluded the first half of FY26 on a strong and positive trajectory. Our 25% revenue growth underscores the agility of LT Foods’ business model and the deep trust our brands enjoy globally. The acquisition of Global Green Kft. aligns with our long-term strategy to scale our packaged food portfolio and expand our presence across Europe.”

Stock Performance Of LT Foods LTD

At 10:25 AM, the share price of LT Foods LTD was trading at ₹417.15, up a minimal 0.05 or 0.01% from the previous close of ₹417.15. The stock opened at ₹429.80 and has so far traded between a high of ₹431 and a low of ₹416.10. The company’s 52-week high stands at ₹518.55, while the 52-week low is ₹288.25. LT Foods currently has a market capitalisation of ₹14,485.70 crore and a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 23.30.

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