Ambani multibagger stock hits 5% lower circuit after reporting 56% YoY decline in net profitsAmbani multibagger stock hits 5% lower circuit after reporting 56% YoY decline in net profits

Introduction:

Leading chocolate manufacturer reported a year-on-year net profit decline of 56.54% to ₹2.98 crore in Q1 FY26, even as revenue and total income grew to ₹158.70 crore and ₹162.32 crore, respectively.

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Share price movement of Lotus Chocolate:

On July 17, 2025, Lotus Chocolate Company Ltd opened at ₹1,343.20, down 5.00% from its previous close of ₹1,413.85. The stock touched a high of ₹1,345.00 and a low of ₹1,343.20. By 10:33 AM, it was trading at ₹1,343.20, reflecting a 5.00% decline, with a market cap of ₹1,724.81 crore.

Lotus Chocolate Reports Q1 FY26 Results with Strong Revenue Growth:

Lotus Chocolate Company Limited reported a net profit of ₹2.98 crore for Q1 FY26, up 111.35% quarter-on-quarter from ₹1.41 crore. However, net profit declined 56.54% year-on-year from ₹6.86 crore in Q1 FY25.

Revenue from operations rose to ₹158.70 crore in Q1 FY26, marking a 0.79% increase quarter-on-quarter from ₹157.45 crore and a 12.30% rise year-on-year compared to ₹141.30 crore in the same quarter last year.

Total income stood at ₹162.32 crore in Q1 FY26, up 3.05% from ₹157.52 crore in Q4 FY25 and 14.75% higher year-on-year compared to ₹141.43 crore in Q1 FY25.

Ace investor holding in Lotus Chocolate:

V Varija Vishwanath Kamath

V Varija Vishwanath Kamath holds a 3.21% stake in Lotus Chocolate Company Ltd, owning 412,228 shares valued at ₹55.4 crore, reflecting strong investor confidence in the company’s growth potential and market position.

Stock performance of Lotus Chocolate for Period of 1 week, 6 months, and 1 year:

Lotus Chocolate Company Ltd delivered a 5.31% return over the past week, gained 31.6% in the past six months, and surged 102% over the past year.

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Shareholding pattern of Lotus Chocolate:

Particulars	Mar 2025	Dec 2024	Sep 2024
Promoter	72.10%	72.10%	72.10%
FII	0.10%	0.10%	0.10%
DII	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
Public	27.80%	27.80%	27.80%

About Lotus Chocolate:

Lotus Chocolate Company Ltd (NSE: LOTUSCHO) is a cocoa and chocolate manufacturer, sourcing and processing cocoa beans to supply products globally to bakeries, chocolate makers, and multinational companies since its incorporation in 1989.

The company is majority-owned by Reliance Retail’s subsidiary, Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL), which holds a 51% stake. This acquisition was completed in May 2023, with RCPL investing ₹74 crore to acquire the controlling interest in Lotus Chocolate.

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