Nykaa Q1 profit more than triples as EBITDA margin reaches 12-quarter high
Nykaa posted Q1 FY27 net profit of Rs 79.76 crore, up from Rs 24.47 crore a year earlier, while revenue rose 29% to Rs 2,782 crore. EBITDA grew 68% to Rs 236 crore and margin expanded to 8.5%, prompting fresh analyst targets of Rs 370–414 despite post-results profit booking.
Nykaa reported strong Q1 FY27 growth, with profit more than tripling and revenue rising 29% year-on-year. EBITDA margin reached a 12-quarter high, prompting JM Financial and Nuvama to lift targets while MOFSL retained a Neutral view on valuation.
Why this matters
The result follows signals of profit-booking pressure and a share-price slip despite Q1 gains; premiumisation-led growth improved earnings outlook, while Motilal Oswal stayed neutral on valuation.
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