Stanley Lifestyles Ltd
Stanley Lifestyles FY26 Revenue at ₹4,193 mn, down 1.6% YoY
27 May 2026 · 27 May, 7:53 pm
Summary
Stanley Lifestyles Ltd announced audited financial results for Q4 and FY26, marked by a decline in both revenue and profitability. For Q4 FY26, revenue from operations stood at ₹1,014 mn, a 10.1% year-over-year decrease, resulting in a loss of ₹6 mn for the quarter. The full financial year FY26 also reported a slight revenue decline of 1.6% to ₹4,193 mn, with profit after tax significantly dropping by 55.5% to ₹130 mn due to higher depreciation, finance costs, and new labor code impact. Chairman Mr. Sunil Suresh emphasized FY26 as a year of strategic investments aimed at strengthening the business's long-term foundation, including significant retail expansion and the proposed consolidation of subsidiaries, setting the stage for consistent growth from FY27 onwards.
Key Highlights
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Stanley Lifestyles reported revenue from operations of ₹1,014 mn for Q4 FY26, experiencing a 10.1% decline year-over-year, partially due to geopolitical and supply chain disruptions.
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The company incurred a loss of ₹6 mn in Q4 FY26, a significant reversal from a profit of ₹108 mn in Q4 FY25, mainly driven by higher depreciation, finance costs, and the new labor code impact.
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For the full financial year FY26, revenue from operations was ₹4,193 mn, representing a marginal 1.6% decrease year-over-year.
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Profit after tax (PAT) for FY26 saw a substantial decline of 55.5% year-over-year to ₹130 mn, primarily due to increased depreciation, finance costs, and new labor code effects.
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Despite the revenue and profit challenges, the gross profit margin for FY26 expanded by 151 basis points over FY25 to 57.8%, attributed to operational efficiencies, localization, and an improved product-mix.
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The company strategically invested in FY26 to strengthen its long-term foundation, including transforming its retail footprint into a strong company-owned network across key luxury markets.
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Stanley Lifestyles is also pursuing a proposed consolidation of subsidiaries, an important step towards improving operational efficiency, financial reporting, and organizational focus for future growth.
Management Comments
Sunil Suresh
FY2026 was marked by several important strategic decisions focused on strengthening the long-term foundation of the business. While financial performance remained relatively flat over the last few quarters, we continued to invest in operational capabilities, retail expansion, and organisational strengthening to position the Company for sustainable growth. Over the past two years, we have fundamentally transformed our retail footprint from a Bengaluru-centric presence to a strong company-owned network across key luxury markets including Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Mumbai, and Delhi. Importantly, the conversion of strategic franchise markets into company-owned operations has enabled greater control over customer experience, pricing discipline, and brand positioning, while also delivering strong growth momentum. As promoters, we continue to remain fully invested in the Company with an unwavering long-term commitment towards building enduring value for all stakeholders. The proposed consolidation of subsidiaries into Stanley Lifestyles Limited is another important step towards improving operational efficiency, financial reporting, and organisational focus. While some leadership transitions during the year created short-term disruptions, we remain focused on strengthening the management team and building a stronger organisation for the future.
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