Eveready India (EVEREADY) — concall transcript

📢 Key Event
Eveready India reported Q1 FY27 revenue of ₹407.7 crores, up 9% YoY, with EBITDA margin at 15.1% and PAT up 22.3% to ₹37 crores.

🔄 What Changed
Alkaline battery volume grew 48% YoY, contributing to revenue growth and market share gains; flashlight segment declined 6.7% due to monsoon delays; Jammu plant commenced commercial production on May 29, targeting over 20% CAGR in alkaline demand; debt reduction to debt-free status targeted within 4-5 quarters.

🔮 What's Next
Targeting over 20% CAGR in alkaline battery demand; aiming for alkaline category to contribute over 50% of portfolio; targeting 25-30% market share in alkaline batteries by end-2028 from current 18%; targeting 2-3x growth in wires/cables segment; targeting debt-free status within 4-5 quarters; seeking GST approval for Jammu plant capex to unlock 3x refund; expanding white-label exports domestically and internationally; targeting 10% incremental gross margin initially from alkaline sales with potential for higher margins at scale.

💡 Investor Takeaway
Eveready is accelerating growth in high-margin alkaline batteries through new capacity and market expansion, while managing near-term headwinds in flashlights, with a clear path to debt-free status and margin expansion.

Eveready Industries India reported Q1 FY27 revenue of ₹407.7 crores, up 9% YoY, with EBITDA margin at 15.1% and PAT up 22.3% to ₹37 crores. Alkaline battery volume grew 48%, driving market share gains, while flashlight revenue declined 6.7% due to monsoon delays. The Jammu plant commenced commercial production on May 29, targeting over 20% CAGR in alkaline demand. Management highlighted GST incentives (₹90-95 crores capex with 3x refund), margin expansion potential, and white-label export plans. Lighting segment achieved break-even, and debt reduction to debt-free status is targeted within 4-5 quarters.

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About Eveready Industries India Ltd (EVEREADY)

Capital Goods · Dry cells · Listed on BSE

Market Cap: ₹2,370.33 Cr P/E: 13.3 ROE: 28.6% ROCE: 24.7% Div Yield: 0.77%

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