Vishal Mega Mart Ltd (VMM) Q2FY27 Concall Summary - Sep-2026 Qtr
Key Takeaways
- Management confirmed a festive calendar shift impacted Q2 SSSG by 3-4%, requiring Q3 SSSG to exceed 10% to meet the full-year double-digit growth target.
- Despite inflation, gross margins are expected to remain stable in H2, as price hikes are limited to higher-end products to protect the core customer base.
- The company will accelerate its annual store opening pace beyond 100, prioritizing the number of profitable stores over total area, leading to smaller average store sizes.
Performance Overview
- Delivered a strong quarter with 14% revenue growth, despite a festive season shift impacting same-store sales growth (SSSG).
- Reported SSSG was 5.4%, but adjusting for the festive shift, it would have been around 9%.
- Store expansion continued with the addition of 26 new stores in the quarter, bringing the total to 844 stores across 582 cities.
- EBITDA and PAT margins were slightly impacted by operating deleverage due to the timing of festive sales shifting to Q3.
- Launched the first pilot store of 'Belong & Co', a new apparel format targeting young, affluent, urban consumers.
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Key Discussions & Insights
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Outlook and Guidance
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