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United Breweries Q1 Profit Rises 6% and Revenue Jumps 15.7%

Volume growth of 11% powered a 46% surge in premium segment sales despite margin contraction.

Overview

  • United Breweries posted standalone net profit of Rs 183.7 crore in Q1 FY26, up from Rs 173.3 crore a year earlier.
  • Quarterly revenue climbed to Rs 2,862.4 crore, marking a 15.7% year-on-year increase.
  • EBITDA rose 9% to Rs 310.5 crore while margin narrowed to 10.8% from 11.5% in the prior year.
  • Shares jumped over 2% to Rs 2,078 on the National Stock Exchange after the earnings release.
  • Analysts remain cautious with four buy ratings, six holds and nine sells, and an average 12-month price target implying just a 0.7% upside.