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Q1 FY27 earnings callDollar Industries Limited
Dollar Industries delivered margin expansion through price hikes and cost control despite a slight revenue gain and volume decline, while focusing on debt reduction and scaling Project Lakshya.
Numbers
| Metric | This quarter | Change | Five-quarter trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Income | INR 405 crore | 1.4% | |
| Gross Profit Margin | 37.4% | 192 bps | |
| Operating EBITDA Margin | 11.8% | 106 bps | |
| Profit After Tax | INR 26 crore | 22.1% | |
| PAT Margin | 6.4% | 108 bps | |
| Diluted EPS | INR 4.59 | — | |
| Net Debt | INR 192 crore | — |
Financials
| Quarter | Revenue | Net profit (PAT) | Basic EPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 FY25 | ₹380.73 Cr+14.8% YoY-14.8% QoQ | ₹19.95 Cr+12.3% YoY-24.5% QoQ | ₹3.52+12.8% YoY-24.6% QoQ |
| Q2 FY25 | ₹446.87 Cr+8.3% YoY+33.9% QoQ | ₹26.42 Cr+6.2% YoY+65.1% QoQ | ₹4.67+6.6% YoY+73% QoQ |
| Q1 FY25 | ₹333.73 Cr+1.7% YoY-33.2% QoQ | ₹16.00 Cr+5.8% YoY-52.4% QoQ | ₹2.70+5.5% YoY-53.7% QoQ |
| Q4 FY24 | ₹499.96 Cr+23% YoY+50.8% QoQ | ₹33.60 Cr+7204.3% YoY+89.1% QoQ | ₹5.83+5730% YoY+86.9% QoQ |
| Q3 FY24 | ₹331.55 Cr+16.2% YoY-19.6% QoQ | ₹17.77 Cr+129.6% YoY-28.5% QoQ | ₹3.12+129.4% YoY-28.8% QoQ |
TL;DR
- Operating income grew 1.4% YoY to Rs 405 crore, while PAT grew 22.1% to Rs 26 crore.
- Gross margin expanded 192 bps to 37.4% and EBITDA margin improved 106 bps to 11.8%, aided by a 4-5% price hike.
- Volume declined 1.6% YoY, attributed to market discounting and price hikes, with management targeting double-digit volume growth for the full year.
- Project Lakshya Phase-2 commenced, focusing on activating more retailers; Lakshya distributors contributed 31% of Q1 business.
- Quick commerce grew 59.4% YoY, contributing 5% of revenue; the Southern region grew 22.9%.
- Net debt reduced to Rs 192 crore from Rs 277 crore in March, with a target for zero total debt by FY28.
Said on the call
“We are very hopeful and aggressive towards the fact that in the next three quarters coming ahead, we will be, overall at a company level, we will close this particular fiscal with a double-digit growth.”
From the Q&A
| Topic | What management said |
|---|---|
| Volume Decline and Recovery | Management attributed Q1's 1.6% volume decline to market discounting and price hikes, with the Dollar Man segment down 3-3.5%. They target double-digit volume growth for the full year. |
| Margin Sustainability and Price Hikes | A 4-5% price hike and low-cost inventory helped Q1 margins. Management believes no further hikes are needed as cotton/yarn prices are stable and expects to maintain 11-12% EBITDA margins. |
| Project Lakshya Phase-2 | Phase-2 focuses on activating more retailers in existing states, not enrolling new ones due to market intensity. Active Lakshya retailers increased to 80,000 from 74,000-75,000 last year, with a target of 90,000 for the fiscal. |
| Working Capital and Debt Reduction | The cash conversion cycle is at 160 days, with a target to improve by 6-7 days this fiscal and 15-18 days over three years. Net debt reduced to Rs 192 crore, and the company aims for zero total debt by FY28. |
| Quick Commerce and Channel Growth | Quick commerce grew 59.4% and now contributes 5% of revenue. E-commerce contributes another 4.5%. Management stated margins are similar to other channels. |
| Force NXT Performance | Force NXT saw 7% volume growth in Q1 but value degrowth due to a shift to lower-ASP innerwear. The brand grew 20-25% CAGR over the last three years, and management targets 20-25% growth for the next 2-3 years. |
| Advertisement Spend | Ad spend was 7.7% of revenue in Q1, front-loaded seasonally, but is capped at Rs 100 crore annually. Management expects ad spend as a percentage of revenue to moderate, aiding profitability. |
| JV Performance (G.O.A.T.) | The JV generated revenue of Rs 16.44 crore in Q1, up 21% YoY, with a PAT margin of 13.8%. Management targets Rs 65-75 crore revenue for the full year, implying 25-30% growth. |
Guidance
- Revenue growth for FY27 is targeted at 11% to 13%.
- EBITDA margin for FY27 is expected to be between 11.5% to 12.5%.
- Aim to achieve zero total debt by FY28.
- Target to improve cash conversion cycle by 6-7 days in FY27 compared to March '26.
- Plan to activate around 90,000 retailers under Project Lakshya in FY27.
- JV (G.O.A.T.) revenue target for FY27 is around Rs 65-75 crores.
Source
Summary written from the transcript filed by Dollar Industries Limited for the call held on 11 Aug 2026; published 18 Aug 2026, 19:49 IST.