Summary:
Trent Ltd has performed well during the quarter ended March 31, 2026 (Q4FY26). The net profit for the company, on a standalone basis, has increased by 30%, resulting in a net profit of ₹455 crore. This is mainly attributed to enhanced consumer demand post-GST reduction and new store openings. The share price of Trent Ltd was trading at ₹4,409.90, registering a growth of 0.44% before announcing its results.
Growth in Revenue and EBITDA
Income from standalone operations was up to ₹4,936.6 crore compared to ₹4,106.1 crore in the same corresponding period last year. The company's operating EBITDA was up 43% from last year, to reach ₹668 crore.
In terms of consolidated figures, income increased 19% to ₹5,028 crore, with net profit rising by 33% to ₹413.1 crore. On a quarterly basis, however, profits fell by 19%, from ₹510.1 crore last quarter.
EBITDA witnessed an increase of 42.3% on a yearly basis to ₹927.8 crore, beating analyst forecasts of ₹848 crore. Margins for EBITDA also improved
Dividend and Bonus Issue
The corporation has declared a final dividend of ₹6 per share for the FY26 at a rate of 600%, considering that the nominal value is ₹1 per share.
Also, the company’s board of directors has passed a resolution to grant bonus shares at the ratio of 1:2, according to which, one bonus share shall be granted against every two shares.
₹2,500 Crore Fundraising Plan
The Board has sanctioned the issuance of equity shares up to ₹2,500 crore by way of rights issue and/or any other means permitted under law, such as the QIP route. The exercise may be carried out in tranches, the schedule of which will be determined later.
Store Expansion and Network Growth
During Q4FY26, the company opened 23 Westside stores and 109 Zudio stores, two of which were opened in the UAE. During the whole year, Westside opened 52 stores, and Zudio opened 198 stores.
At the end of FY26, the total number of stores stood at 1,286 stores, consisting of 300 Westside stores, 963 Zudio stores (out of which six were in the UAE), and 23 other lifestyle stores. The retail store base was more than 17.7 million sq. ft.
The company also entered 47 new cities during the quarter.
Star Bazaar Segment Update
In the food and grocery segment, Star Bazaar added 12 stores and closed 6 stores during FY26, indicating ongoing optimisation in this business.
Full-Year FY26 Performance
During FY26, the company’s consolidated net profit was ₹1,721.33 crore, representing a YoY growth of 12.18%. The company’s total consolidated income experienced a growth of 16.34%, standing at ₹20,1
Conclusion
Fourth quarter FY26 was a good quarter for Trent Ltd with solid top-line growth, profit margins, and a number of stores being added to its chain. With the bonus offer, dividends of ₹6, and raising funds of ₹2,500 crores, Trent Ltd is all set for the next stage of growth with Zudio gaining momentum.
