Dabur India, one of the country’s leading fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies, posted an 8 per cent decline in consolidated net profit for the fourth quarter of FY25, with earnings falling to Rs 320 crore from Rs 350 crore in the same period last year. The company’s revenue from operations during the January–March quarter saw a marginal increase of 0.6 per cent year-on-year (YoY), reaching Rs 2,830 crore compared to Rs 2,815 crore a year earlier.
On a sequential basis, however, Dabur’s performance weakened significantly. Profit after tax (PAT) declined by 38 per cent from Rs 522 crore in Q3FY25, while revenue dropped 16 per cent from Rs 3,355 crore in the previous quarter, reflecting a softer demand environment and seasonal variations in consumption patterns.
The company’s board has recommended a final dividend of Rs 5.25 per equity share for FY25, underscoring its continued commitment to shareholder returns despite the muted quarterly performance.
Segment-wise, Dabur’s Home & Personal Care division remained its largest contributor, accounting for 48.3 per cent of overall revenue. However, the segment saw a 3.3 per cent YoY decline in revenue to Rs 863 crore. The Healthcare segment, which contributed 30 per cent to total sales, also witnessed a 4.7 per cent drop in revenue to Rs 536 crore. On the other hand, the Foods category showed strength, growing 14 per cent to Rs 37 crore, even as Beverages declined by 9 per cent to Rs 352 crore.
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The Oral Care business was impacted by a high base effect, given the 22 per cent growth seen in the same quarter last year. Nonetheless, brands like Meswak and Dabur Herb’l reported stable performance. In Hair Care, the shampoo category grew at a mid-single-digit rate, gaining 20 basis points in market share, while the Hair Oils segment outpaced the overall category with a share gain of 196 basis points.
Homecare performance was mixed; Odonil recorded mid-single-digit growth, while Odomos struggled due to a high base from the previous year.
Dabur’s operating profit for the quarter stood at Rs 427 crore, reflecting a 9 per cent YoY decline from Rs 467 crore. The company also trimmed its advertising and promotional expenditure by 4 per cent YoY to Rs 176 crore, in a move to optimise costs amidst pressure on margins.
