Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Vishal Mega Mart Q1 Profit Rises 25%
Vishal Mega Mart, a retail store operator, reported a 25% increase in profit after tax and an 18% increase in revenue for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2027.
The company's EBITDA also rose by 18% compared to the same quarter last year.
Despite these positive financial results, the company's stock price fell nearly 2% in intraday trading.
Management remains optimistic about the future, expecting the impact of elevated inflation to decrease in subsequent quarters.
The company opened 27 new stores during the quarter, with a total of 819 stores in India as of June 2026.
Vishal Mega Mart reported a 25% year-on-year increase in profit after tax to Rs 259 crore for Q1FY27.
Revenue from operations rose 18% to Rs 3,727 crore compared to the same quarter last year.
EBITDA increased by 18% to Rs 544 crore.
The company opened 27 new stores, with 10 in South India, and same-store sales growth was 10%.
Despite strong financial results, the company's stock fell nearly 2% in intraday trading.
- Who
- Vishal Mega Mart
- What
- Reported a 25% increase in profit after tax and an 18% increase in revenue for Q1FY27
- When
- For the quarter ended June 2026
- Where
- India
- Why
- Due to strong operational performance and strategic growth initiatives
Positive Outlook
Market Reaction
Financial Performance
Positive Outlook
The company reported a 25% year-on-year increase in profit after tax, with revenue rising 18%. EBITDA also increased by 18%, indicating strong operational performance.
Market Reaction
Despite strong financial results, the company's stock fell nearly 2% in intraday trading, reflecting investor concerns or market conditions.
Future Expectations
Positive Outlook
Management expressed confidence in the company's growth strategy and expected the impact of elevated inflation to taper down in subsequent quarters.
Market Reaction
The stock's decline over the past month and six months suggests investor skepticism or broader market trends affecting the company's valuation.
- Profit After Tax (Q1FY27)
- Rs 259 crore
- Profit After Tax (Q1FY26)
- Rs 206 crore
- Revenue from Operations (Q1FY27)
- Rs 3,727 crore
- Revenue from Operations (Q1FY26)
- Rs 3,140 crore
- EBITDA (Q1FY27)
- Rs 544 crore
- EBITDA (Q1FY26)
- Rs 459 crore
- New Stores Opened (Q1FY27)
- 27
- Same-Store Sales Growth
- 10%
- Total Store Count (as of June 2026)
- 819
- Stock Price Change (Intraday)
- -2%
- Stock Price Change (Past Month)
- -9%
- Stock Price Change (Past Six Months)
- -10%