Emami shares rally 8% after Q1 profit climbs 9% despite summer slump

Shares of Emami Ltd climbed as much as 8.3% on Thursday to Rs 611.80 on the BSE after the FMCG major reported a 9.3% year-on-year jump in its June-quarter net profit, defying weak summer sales and muted urban demand.

The Kolkata-based company posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 164.26 crore for the three months ended June 2025, up from Rs 150.60 crore a year earlier. The upbeat bottom line came even as revenue from operations edged marginally lower to Rs 904.09 crore from Rs 906.07 crore in the year-ago quarter.

"The quarter witnessed persistent pressure on urban discretionary consumption, while rural demand displayed signs of recovery," Emami said in a press statement.


"However, an unusually soft and shortened summer, caused by unseasonal rainfall and the early arrival of the monsoon, negatively impacted consumption across the company's summer-centric portfolio."

Despite these headwinds, the company managed to deliver a steady operating performance. Total income rose slightly to Rs 925.68 crore, while total expenses remained flat at Rs 689.87 crore. Gross margins expanded by 170 basis points to 69.4%, supported by "benign input costs and judicious price increases." Operating profit (EBITDA) came in at Rs 214 crore.

Core categories show resilience

Excluding the seasonal talc and personal hygiene powder (PHP) portfolio, Emami’s domestic business clocked a 6% revenue growth for the quarter.

"Revenues remained broadly flat on a year-on-year basis, with a 2-year CAGR of 5%," the company said, adding that "categories like the Pain Management range and BoroPlus Antiseptic Creams delivered strong growth during the quarter."

Emami’s international operations also posted modest growth, despite "ongoing macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties across key markets such as Bangladesh, the Middle East, and Africa." The company said it remained focused on building long-term value in these regions through "focused portfolio strategies and localized innovations."

Profit before tax rose to Rs 186.77 crore, up from Rs 178.38 crore in the same quarter last year.

Looking ahead, Emami expressed confidence that the operating environment would turn more favourable, aided by "a buoyant monsoon, stabilizing inflation, and ongoing consumption recovery."

"With strategic levers of innovation, distribution expansion, digital acceleration, and cost agility firmly in place, the Company is well-positioned to drive sustainable and profitable growth in the quarters ahead," the company said.

Technical snapshot

Thursday’s rally lifted Emami shares above all key simple moving averages, from 5-day to 200-day, signalling bullish momentum across timeframes. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) stood at 41.9, indicating neutral territory, while the MACD remained in bearish alignment, with the indicator below both its center line and signal line.

The stock has gained 27% over the past 12 months and is up 4.5% in the past month. However, it remains down 4.4% over the last three months.

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