Nestlé India Q1 profit rises 48%, but shares retreat after 52-week high
Nestlé India reported Q1 FY27 net profit of ₹975 crore, up 48% year on year, as revenue rose 25.2% to ₹6,378 crore. EBITDA margin expanded 250 basis points to 24.1%, though shares fell nearly 3% after a fresh 52-week high amid cost and advertising concerns.
Nestle India posted strong Q1 FY27 growth across categories, with profit up 48% and revenue up 25.2%. Shares fell nearly 3% after reaching a 52-week high as investors weighed sequential moderation, volatile cocoa and sugar costs, and higher advertising expenditure.
Why this matters
The result extends Nestlé India’s recent pattern of 25% Q1 revenue growth and 48% profit growth, while Motilal Oswal kept a Neutral call and Jefferies remained cautious on valuation.
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