Venky's‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ India Reports Second Quarter Net Loss of ₹26.5 Crore; Stock Hits 52-Week Low

Pune, November 7, 2025: Venky’s (India) Ltd (BSE: 526622, NSE: VENKEYS), one of India’s leading integrated poultry and processed food companies, reported a net loss of ₹26.5 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 (Q2FY26). This comes as a stark reversal from the previous quarter, when the company had posted a net profit of ₹15.8 crore. Following the announcement, the stock plunged by nearly 8% during trading and hit its 52-week low, reflecting investor concerns over rising input costs and falling product prices

The company attributed the losses to a combination of rising raw material costs and declining prices in both poultry and processed food segments, which severely impacted profit margins.

Venky’s (India) Ltd, headquartered in Pune and established in 1971, is a leading provider of health-promoting products for the animal industry and a prominent poultry breeder. The company’s operations also encompass the manufacture of processed foods and the production of SPF (Specific Pathogen-Free) eggs. Listed on both the BSE and NSE, Venky’s is recognised as one of India’s foremost integrated poultry solution providers, offering end-to-end solutions across the poultry and meat products sector.

Financial Performance Highlights

During Q2FY26, Venky’s revenue from operations stood at ₹800.9 crore, reflecting a modest 3.4% growth year-on-year but a 7.5% decline compared to Q1FY26. Total income for the quarter reached ₹811.2 crore, while expenses climbed 9.4% YoY to ₹846.3 crore, significantly compressing operating margins.

The company reported a loss before tax of ₹35.1 crore, in contrast to a profit of ₹21.8 crore in Q1FY26. On a half-year basis, Venky’s total income for H1FY26 was ₹1,688.8 crore, up 5.4% from ₹1,602.7 crore in H1FY25. However, net losses for the first six months amounted to ₹10.7 crore, a sharp fall from a net profit of ₹82.9 crore during the same period last year.

Stock Market Reaction

Venky’s share price reacted sharply to the earnings announcement. On the NSE, the stock was trading at ₹1,401.90, down 7.90% as of 2:31 pm IST, and touched a 52-week low of ₹1,391.20 during the session. Trading volumes were substantial, with 1.56 lakh shares changing hands, indicating strong investor concern over shrinking margins. The stock has been on a declining trend for almost a year, reflecting broader market caution towards margin pressures in the poultry and processed food sectors.

REF: https://nsearchives.nseindia.com/corporate/VENKEYS_07112025125210_VIL_FR_Sept2025.pdf

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