| Metric | Value (₹ Cr) | Q2 FY26 | Q3 FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 133.63 | 16.7% | 8.9% |
| Total Income | 150.21 | 9.0% | 2.1% |
| Expenditure | 149.68 | 8.0% | 4.3% |
| PBT | 0.53 | 77.7% | 85.7% |
| Net Profit | 0.14 | 90.1% | 96.1% |
| OPM | -8.16% | 10.37pp | 8.61pp |
| NPM | 0.10% | 0.77pp | 2.43pp |
| EPS | 0.11 | 90.2% | 96.2% |
Lotus Chocolate Company Ltd. Reports Q3 FY26 Financial Results with 8% PBT Y-o-Y Growth
12 Jan 2026 · 12 Jan, 7:52 pm
Summary
Lotus Chocolate Company Ltd. has reported its financial results for Q3 FY26, showing a 8% Y-o-Y growth in Profit Before Tax (PBT). Despite significant market headwinds and heightened commodity price volatility, the company managed to deliver a PBT of ₹0.53 Crore for the quarter. The company is now focusing on aggressive scale up of its B2C Consumer Franchise, transitioning from a predominantly commodity-oriented cocoa ingredients business to a consumer-led, value-accretive model.
Key Highlights
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Net turnover of ₹134 Crore in 3Q FY26 compared to ₹147 Crore in 3Q FY25
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Gross margins at 9.31% versus 9.78% Y-o-Y
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Company delivered a PBT of ₹0.53 Crore for the quarter compared to ₹3.7 Crore in 3Q FY25
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Focus on margin protection during the period
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Aggressive scale up of B2C Consumer Franchise
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Transitioning from a commodity-oriented cocoa ingredients business to a consumer-led, value-accretive model
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Modernizing existing plant and machinery for the next phase of growth
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Consumer Brands offer structurally higher and more sustainable margins
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Moving up the value chain to create brand equity and long-term Brand assets
Management Comments
Mr. Natarajan M Venkataraman
Whole-time Director
The Company is poised to transition from a commodity-led model to a consumer-led growth engine. In pursuance of this transition, the Company is also undertaking a structured review of existing B to B customer contracts to ensure alignment with the evolving consumer-led and integrated business model.
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