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    Allied Blenders

    ABDL
    Fast Moving Consumer Goods·21 May 2026
    Management Summary

    Allied Blenders reported a strong Q4 and full-year FY26, driven by robust premiumization, disciplined execution, and benefits from backward integration. Consolidated income grew 11.5% YoY for FY26, with EBITDA expanding 25.8% and adjusted PAT up 36.3%. The company declared a 270% dividend and outlined ambitious growth and margin expansion targets for the coming years, despite some near-term geopolitical headwinds.

    Highlights

    7

    • FY26 Consolidated Income from operations grew 11.5% YoY to ₹3,949 crores.

    • FY26 Consolidated EBITDA grew 25.8% YoY to ₹568 crores, with margin expanding 163 bps to 14.4%.

    • FY26 Adjusted PAT grew 36.3% YoY to ₹266 crores.

    • Q4 FY26 Consolidated EBITDA margin expanded to 17.9% from 16.1%, driven by premium mix, favorable input costs, and operating leverage.

    • P&A category delivered strong 20.5% YoY volume growth in Q4 FY26, contributing 57.7% of overall sales.

    • ICONIQ White crossed 10.7 million cases in FY26, becoming one of the fastest-growing millennial spirit brands globally.

    • Board recommended a dividend of 270% (₹5.4 per equity share) for FY26.

    Concerns

    2

    • Exports in Q4 FY26 were partially impacted by geopolitical developments and war-related disruption in select international markets.

    • Near-term margin contraction is expected in Q1 and early Q2 FY27 due to West Asia war and rising inflationary environment.

    Key financials

    Metrics

    8

    Periods

    2

    Q4 FY26

    4
    • Consolidated Income from Operations
      ₹1,020 Cr
      YoY+9.1%
    • Consolidated EBITDA
      ₹182 Cr
      YoY+21.2%
    • Consolidated EBITDA Margin
      17.9%
    • Gross Margin
      48.2%

    FY26

    4
    • Consolidated Income from Operations
      ₹3,949 Cr
      YoY+11.5%
    • Consolidated EBITDA
      ₹568 Cr
      YoY+25.8%
    • Consolidated EBITDA Margin
      14.4%
    • Adjusted PAT
      ₹266 Cr
      YoY+36.3%

    Capital allocation

    3
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Capex

    Capex disclosed

    internal accruals and borrowing whenever required

    Debt

    1.7x EBITDA

    Dividend

    ₹5.4/share (final)

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetPriority
    Margin
    EBITDA margin enhancement from Phase 1 & 2 initiatives
    ~300 bps
    		High
    Margin
    EBITDA margin enhancement from Phase 1 & 2 initiatives (incremental)
    ~100 bps
    		High
    Margin
    Gross Margin
    48-50%
    		High
    Margin
    EBITDA Margin
    >20%
    		High
    Margin
    FY27 Overall EBITDA Margin
    maintain FY26 levels or better
    		Medium
    Margin
    EBITDA Margin
    18%
    		High
    Revenue
    Consolidated Top Line Growth
    mid-teens
    		Medium
    Revenue
    ABD Maestro Revenue
    ₹100 crores
    		High
    Volume
    P&A Volume Contribution
    cross 50%
    		High
    Value
    P&A Value Contribution
    70-75%
    		High
    Return on Capital
    Return on Capital
    >25%
    		High

    Telangana Price Increase Implementation

    Q2 FY27
    CurrentCommittee formed, details requested
    TargetPrice increase comes through

    Why it matters

    Significant positive impact on margins, especially for ABDL given its large base in Telangana.

    The second important upside will come from Telangana price increase. As you know, the committee has already been formed, and they've requested all marketers and manufacturers to provide necessary details in terms of what price increase is required. This is a very important one for the industry, but especially for us, given the fact that it's a very, very large market for us, and we've got a very, very large base. So, this will not just incrementally impact margins but significantly impact margins.

    How to verify

    guidance_and_targets

    Risks & concerns

    2
    RiskSeverity

    Geopolitical uncertainty and war-related disruption

    Partially impacted Q4 FY26 exports and expected to cause short-term margin pressure in Q1/early Q2 FY27. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Rising inflationary environment

    Expected to contribute to near-term margin contraction in Q1/early Q2 FY27. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Q&A highlights

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    “As regards to the geopolitical-related inflationary pressure, for time being, our assumption is that this issue will resolve over the next month or so and some bit of correction and normalcy will come in the market. So, our view is that if this issue was to resolve over the next couple of months, we will see some short-term pressure. But overall, for FY27, we should be able to, by and large, deliver margins no different than FY26.”

    Analyst sought clarity on FY27 margins given strong FY26 and potential headwinds. Management provided a nuanced view, expecting near-term pressure but overall FY26-level margins for FY27, with potential upside if geopolitical issues resolve.

    asked by Abneesh Roy

    3 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Strong FY26 Performance Driven by Premiumization and Execution

    Allied Blenders reported a defining FY26, achieving record annual profit through disciplined execution and accelerated premiumization. Consolidated income from operations grew 11.5% YoY to ₹3,949 crores, with EBITDA reaching ₹568 crores, a 25.8% YoY increase. The EBITDA margin expanded by 163 basis points to 14.4%, and adjusted PAT stood at ₹266 crores, reflecting a 36.3% growth over the previous year. This performance was supported by improved gross margins, premium mix enhancement, and disciplined cost management.

    02

    Q4 FY26 Highlights and Margin Expansion

    The company delivered a healthy consolidated performance in Q4 FY26, with income from operations growing 9.1% YoY to ₹1,020 crores. EBITDA increased by 21.2% to ₹182 crores, and the EBITDA margin expanded from 16.1% to 17.9%. Gross margin sharply expanded by 480 basis points YoY to 48.2%, benefiting from favorable commodity and packaging costs, along with initial backward integration benefits. The P&A category continued to lead growth, with a 20.5% YoY volume increase to 4.4 million cases, contributing 57.7% of overall sales in the quarter.

    03

    Strategic Backward Integration Progress

    Allied Blenders made significant progress on its backward integration and supply chain optimization initiatives. The Phase 1 PET bottling manufacturing facility in Telangana was commissioned in Q2 FY26 and became EBITDA accretive from Q3. The Malt Distillery project in Telangana is expected to be operational in H1 FY27, and the ENA distillery expansion in Maharashtra in H1 FY28. These projects are anticipated to enhance supply chain security, improve structural cost efficiency, and contribute to margin expansion.

    04

    ABD Maestro and Premium Portfolio Expansion

    ABD Maestro played a pivotal role in shaping the company's long-term premium and luxury journey, establishing a differentiated portfolio across whisky, gin, vodka, and rum. The company strengthened its portfolio with launches like 'The Collective,' a limited edition 34-year-old single malt scotch whisky, which saw over 50% of allocations secured through preorder. ICONIQ White achieved sales of 10.7 million cases in FY26, positioning it as a fast-growing millennial spirit brand globally. The company plans to launch a new premium brand from the ABDM portfolio in H2 FY27.

    05

    Financial Health and Shareholder Returns

    The company's financial management strengthened its balance sheet, with operating cash flow improving to ₹362 crores in FY26. Net debt-to-EBITDA stood at 1.7x and net debt-to-equity at 0.6x as of March '26, both well within stated frameworks. The Board of Directors recommended a dividend of 270%, equivalent to ₹5.4 per equity share of ₹2 each for FY26, reflecting confidence in long-term growth. The company aims for a return on capital exceeding 25% over the next three years.

    06

    Market Expansion and Channel Focus

    ABDL expanded its international footprint from 23 to 36 countries in FY26, with export revenue growing 14.1% YoY to ₹235 crores. The company secured CSD approval for key brands like ICONIQ, Sterling Reserve B7, Kyron, and Jolly Roger Rum, strengthening its presence in this profitable channel with an estimated industry size of 12 million cases annually. The company also strengthened its presence in travel retail channels across major international airports, enhancing premium brand visibility.

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