Please find enclosed Transcript of Earning Call held on 25th May 2026
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Dollar Industries reported Q4 FY26 operating revenue of INR 622 crores (up 13.2% YoY) with full-year revenue of INR 1,881 crores (up 10%). Volume grew 12% YoY in Q4. Gross margin compressed to 28.1% in Q4 due to a shift in product mix toward the economy segment (47% contribution) and elevated cotton/yarn prices. The company took a calibrated price hike of 4-6% in Q1 FY27 (split April and June) to offset input costs, with management confident no further hikes will be needed as cotton prices stabilize. Operating EBITDA margin was 9.3% in Q4; full-year EBITDA margin stood at 10.6%. The company generated robust operating cash flows of INR 139 crores and reduced the cash conversion cycle to 154 days from 160 days. Project Lakshya Phase 2 has commenced pilot run to deepen retailer activation in existing territories. Quick commerce grew 437% YoY. The company guided to double-digit volume growth and improved margins for FY27, with formal guidance expected in the Q1 earnings call.
The company is taking proactive pricing action to restore margins and has a clear debt reduction roadmap (targeting zero debt by FY28) supported by strong cash generation. The shift toward the economy segment temporarily pressured margins but the price hike and lower ad spend ratio should support margin expansion in FY27. Shareholders can expect improved profitability and cash returns as these initiatives play out.