Trent Q1 Revenue Rises 20% YoY to ₹5,061 Cr, But Fails to Impress Investors; Stock Tanks 7%
By Shishta Dutta | Published at: Jul 4, 2025 12:31 PM IST
Mumbai, July 4, 2025 – Trent Ltd (NSE: TRENT, BSE: 500251) posted a robust 20% YoY increase in standalone revenue for Q1FY26, reaching ₹5,061 crore, but the market response was starkly negative as the stock plummeted 7.18% to ₹5,746.50 in early trade on the NSE, erasing ₹444.50 from its previous close of ₹6,191.00.
Q1FY26 Financial Snapshot
| Metric | Q1FY26 (₹ Cr) | Q1FY25 (₹ Cr) | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (incl. GST) | 5,061 | 4,228 | 20% |
Stock Market Reaction (as of 09:34 AM IST)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Last Traded Price (LTP) | ₹5,746.50 |
| Change | -₹444.50 (-7.18%) |
| Day’s High/Low | ₹5,762.50 / ₹5,652.00 |
| VWAP | ₹5,712.32 |
| 52-Week High | ₹8,345.00 (14-Oct-2024) |
| 52-Week Low | ₹4,488.00 (07-Apr-2025) |
| P/E Ratio (Adjusted) | 152.00 |
| Market Cap (₹ Cr) | 2,04,280.87 |
The sell-off was accompanied by a significant imbalance in market depth, with sell quantity (38.65 lakh shares) sharply outweighing buy quantity (1.77 lakh shares).
Store Portfolio Update
Trent continued its expansion, especially under its value fashion brand Zudio:
| Store Brand | New Stores Opened | Net Additions (Consolidated)* |
|---|---|---|
| Westside | 1 | 1 |
| Zudio | 11 | 10 |
As of June 30, 2025, the total store count stood at:
- Westside: 248
- Zudio: 766 (including 2 in UAE)
- Other Lifestyle Formats: 29
*Includes store relocations and closures.
Investor Sentiment & Market View
Despite the healthy top-line growth and continued network expansion, investor sentiment remained tepid. With a high P/E ratio of 152, market participants appear concerned about Trent’s lofty valuations relative to earnings, especially amid broader volatility in retail stocks.
About the Company
Trent Ltd, a Tata Group company, operates retail chains like Westside and Zudio and is listed on the NSE and BSE. It is part of the NIFTY 50 and falls under the “Speciality Retail” sector. Known for its strong brand-led portfolio and rapid retail rollout strategy, Trent remains a key player in India’s fashion and lifestyle space.
REF: https://nsearchives.nseindia.com/corporate/TRENT_04072025093307_PressreleaseQ1FY260507V2.pdf
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