PDS Limited has informed the Exchange about Investor Presentation
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PDS Limited reported Q1 FY26 revenue of ₹2,999 cr, up 14% YoY, with GMV growing 19% to ₹4,634 cr driven by strong customer engagement. However, PAT fell 36% YoY to ₹20 cr and EBITDA declined 31% to ₹50.5 cr, as gross margins contracted by 139 bps to 19.4% due to market disruptions and customer-side challenges. The order book stood at ₹5,200 cr, up 8% YoY, while operating cash flow turned positive at ₹256 cr versus a ₹37 cr outflow in FY25. Management outlined a comprehensive profitability roadmap, including a BCG-led cost optimization program targeting ₹30 cr savings in FY26 and ₹60 cr in FY27, turnaround of the loss-making New Lobster vertical, and consolidation of underperforming units. Net Debt/EBITDA is healthy at 0.7x, with capex being cut by 50% to ₹70 cr and a 25-40% reduction in net working capital targeted.
Despite weak Q1 earnings with sharp margin compression and PAT decline, the strong order book, positive operating cash flow, and detailed cost optimization roadmap may support recovery. Shareholders should watch execution of the BCG cost program, NWC reduction, and turnaround of loss-making verticals over the coming quarters.