FMCG stock falls 6% after reporting 69% QoQ decline in net profitsFMCG stock falls 6% after reporting 69% QoQ decline in net profits

Introduction:

Leading beverage company reported a 36.11% YoY increase in net profit for Q3 FY2025, despite a sharp 68.89% QoQ decline. Revenue surged 39.78% YoY, though it dropped 22.58% QoQ, reflecting strong annual growth amid sequential challenges.

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Share price movement of Varun Beverages:

On February 11, 2025, Varun Beverages Ltd opened at ₹553.00, up 0.81% from its previous close of ₹548.55. The stock reached a high of ₹555.90, a 1.33% increase, and a low of ₹511.45. By 2:00 PM, it traded at ₹516.20, down 5.90%, with a market cap of ₹1,74,621.18 crore.

Varun Beverages Reports QoQ Decline:

Varun Beverages Limited reported a net profit of ₹195.6 crore in Q3 FY2025, marking a sharp 68.89% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) decline from ₹628.8 crore in Q2 FY2025. However, on a year-on-year (YoY) basis, net profit grew 36.11% from ₹143.7 crore in Q3 FY2024.

Revenue from operations stood at ₹3,817.6 crore in Q3 FY2025, reflecting a 22.58% QoQ decline from ₹4,932 crore in the previous quarter. On a YoY basis, revenue surged 39.78% from ₹2,730.9 crore in Q3 FY2024, highlighting strong annual growth despite sequential weakness.

Total income fell 22.04% QoQ to ₹3,862.2 crore from ₹4,956.3 crore in Q2 FY2025. However, compared to ₹2,740 crore in Q3 FY2024, it registered a 41.01% YoY increase. Despite a sharp QoQ decline, the company demonstrated robust YoY growth in revenue and profit.

Stock performance of Varun Beverages for Period of 1 week, 6 months and 1 year:

Varun Beverages Ltd recorded a 6.50% decline over the past week, while its six-month performance saw a 6.22% drop. Over the past year, the stock fell 1.31%, reflecting consistent downward pressure despite strong long-term business fundamentals.

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Shareholding pattern of Varun Beverages:

All values in %	Dec 2024	Sep 2024	Jun 2024
Promoter	60.20%	62.70%	62.70%
FII	25.30%	24.20%	25.30%
DII	7%	5.00%	4.50%
Public	7.50%	8%	7.50%

About Varun Beverages:

Varun Beverages Ltd (NSE: VBL) is a key player in the beverage industry and one of PepsiCo’s largest franchisees globally. It produces and distributes Pepsi, Seven-Up, Mirinda, Mountain Dew, Tropicana, and other beverages across various markets.

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