Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL) Earnings Call Transcripts

Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited's Latest Earnings Call - Q4 FY2026

In Q4 FY '26, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL) reported a revenue of INR 1,990 crores, reflecting a 16% year-over-year growth, driven primarily by the Pantaloons segment, which saw a 19% increase. Despite a reported loss of INR 164 crores, management highlighted improved underlying performance, with EBITDA growing 29% year-on-year. The company maintained its full-year revenue guidance of INR 8,177 crores, an 11% increase from the previous year, while signaling cautious optimism for FY '27 amidst inflationary pressures and geopolitical uncertainties.

Reported metrics

Guidance from management

Management maintained its revenue guidance for FY '27, emphasizing cautious optimism amidst inflationary pressures. They indicated a focus on strategic execution and consumer trends to navigate market challenges.

What management said

So Archana, I'll take this question because this is, I think, broadly relevant to the entire portfolio, not just to Pantaloons. We are experiencing something like 3% to 4% sort of inflationary pressure as far as raw materials is concerned. Obviously, this is not the entire cost. Raw material is a part of the cost. And therefore, effectively, it would sort of put pressure in the second half of the year to take -- to f...

Because that's the investing entity, and we have looked at investments in all the subsidiaries as well as our own internal need for funding for the stand-alone part. The CFS level, you're right, INR 1,400 crores, but which is in TMRW's losses, et cetera, for which they already raised INR 440 crores of equity raise.

What analysts pressed on

Analysts expressed concerns regarding the impact of inflation on consumer demand and the pace of store expansion. There were questions about the sustainability of growth in the face of rising costs and potential demand compression in the second half of FY '27.

Main topics on the call

• Strong Performance in Pantaloons — The Pantaloons segment achieved a remarkable 19% year-over-year growth, attributed to a successful merchandising strategy and enhanced customer experience. Management noted, "We've seen growth in excess of 20% in each of...
• EBITDA Growth — ABFRL's EBITDA grew by 29% year-on-year, with margins at 11.5%. This growth was noted despite one-off impacts from the previous year, showcasing improved operational efficiency. Management stated, "This reflects the cont...
• Store Expansion Strategy — The company added 70 new stores in Q4, totaling over 180 for the fiscal year. Management emphasized that these new stores are expected to contribute significantly to future revenue growth, stating, "As these stores matur...
• Inflationary Pressures — Management indicated facing 3% to 4% inflationary pressure on raw materials, leading to potential price increases of 5% to 8% in the second half of FY '27. They noted, "We are still evaluating... and perhaps we'll be dif...

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Earnings Call History

EarningsCalls.dev has 30 Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited earnings call transcripts on record, spanning February 6, 2020 to August 10, 2026. Based on this history, Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited reports quarterly. The most recent call on file is dated August 10, 2026. The full list is below — each row opens the complete, free-to-read transcript.

Ticker

ABFRL

Exchange

NSEI

Country

IN

Sector

Consumer Discretionary

Industry

Specialty Retail

Calls on record

30

First call

February 6, 2020

Most recent

August 10, 2026

Reporting cadence

quarterly