Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Ltd (ABLBL) Q2FY26 Concall Summary - Sep-2025 Qtr
Performance Overview
- The company delivered a steady performance with double-digit retail like-to-like growth, showcasing the resilience of its brand portfolio despite a mixed operating environment.
- Overall revenue growth was moderated by the GST transition, localized issues in the East, and the discontinuation of the Forever 21 business, which impacted the base-year comparison for the emerging brands segment.
- Profitability saw a significant improvement, with EBITDA margins expanding by 125 basis points, driven by disciplined cost management, reduced discounting, and operating leverage from strong retail sales.
- The company continued its aggressive retail expansion, adding over 75 new stores during the quarter, strengthening its footprint, particularly in smaller towns which showed robust like-to-like growth.
- While festive demand provided a healthy boost, the overall consumer sentiment remains cautiously observed, with the company awaiting the performance of the upcoming wedding season to get a clearer picture of demand trends.
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