Nestle Q4 Results 2026: The FMCG major Nestle declared its March quarter results today, April 21. It posted an around 26% year-on-year (YoY) rise in its standalone net profit at ₹1,114 crore as against ₹885 crore in the same quarter last year.
Revenue also increased around 23% YoY to ₹6,748 crore versus ₹5,504 crore in the March 2025 quarter.
The company also declared a final dividend of ₹5 per share.
“…Recommended final dividend of Rs. 5/- (Rupees five only) per equity share for the financial year 2025-26 on the entire issued, subscribed and paid-up share capital of the Company of 1,928,314,320 equity shares of face value of Re. 1/- (Rupee one only) each,” it said in an exchange filing.
Meanwhile, on a consolidated basis, its profit after tax advanced 27.18% YoY to ₹1,110.9 crore, compared to ₹873.46 crore in the same period last year. Whereas, consolidated revenue from operations also increased around 23% to ₹6,748 crore from ₹5,504 crore in the same period last year.
The performance was driven by double-digit volume growth, supported by a more than 50% surge in advertising spends, while the company maintained a healthy EBITDA margin of 26.3%.
Shares of the FMCG major rose as much as 5.5% intraday to ₹1358.55 on BSE.
Management Commentary
Nestle India reported a resilient performance for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, supported by strong volume-led growth and steady market share gains across key brands, even as it navigated a dynamic commodity environment.
Commenting on the earnings performance, Manish Tiwary, Chairman and Managing Director of Nestle India, said, “During the financial year ended 31st March 2026, we remained focused on the fundamentals and executed with resilience, delivering double-digit, volume-led growth alongside strong market share gains. Over the last five years our power brands MAGGI noodles consistently maintained its leadership position in the market, while KITKAT and NESCAFÉ have accelerated their market share growth.”
On the commodity outlook, the company said in an exchange filing, “coffee prices continue to trend lower, supported by a favourable crop in Vietnam and the forthcoming crop in Brazil. Cocoa prices remain subdued, reflecting improved supply and moderated demand. Sugar prices remain stable. Edible oil prices are firm and have moved higher in line with global crude oil prices, supported by increased diversion to biodiesel. Wheat has been affected by unseasonal rains in April, resulting in a delayed harvest and lower quantity and quality. Milk prices have firmed and are expected to remain elevated through the summer lean season.”
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