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Dollar Industries Limited — Q3 FY26 earnings call

Call held 12 Feb 2026

Management summary

Dollar Industries reported a steady Q3 FY26 with operating revenue of INR388 crores, growing 2.0% YoY. Profitability improved significantly, with gross profit margin expanding 91 bps to 36.5% and 9M operating EBITDA growing 12.6% to INR142 crores. The company reaffirmed its FY26 revenue growth guidance of 11-12% and EBITDA margin of 11.5-12.0%, banking on a strong Q4 performance and benefits from product mix, cost efficiencies, and strategic channel growth.

Highlights

Operating revenue for Q3 FY26 stood at INR388 crores, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 2.0%.
Gross profit margin expanded by 91 basis points to 36.5% in Q3 FY26, driven by disciplined sourcing and improved product mix.
Operating EBITDA margin for 9M FY26 expanded by 41 basis points to 11.3%, reaching INR142 crores.
PAT for 9M FY26 grew 21.1% YoY to INR75 crores, with margin expanding 63 basis points to 5.9%.
Modern trade, e-commerce, and quick-commerce channels showed strong 9M value growth of 36% and volume growth of 38.9%.

Concerns

The industry continues to face intense competition and sustained pricing pressures, impacting top-line growth.
Q3 volume growth was modest at 2.4%, with management acknowledging a 'bit slow' quarter due to seasonal sales.
Delay in the expansion of the Lakshya project into new states like Bihar, Jharkhand, and Maharashtra due to market situation.

Key financials

2 periods

Q3

Operating Revenue
₹388 Cr
YoY +2%
Gross Profit
₹142 Cr
YoY +4.6%
Gross Profit Margin
36.5%
Operating EBITDA
₹39 Cr
YoY 0%
Operating EBITDA Margin
10%
PAT
₹18 Cr
PAT Margin
4.7%

9M

Operating Revenue
₹1,259 Cr
YoY +8.4%
Gross Profit
₹447 Cr
YoY +10.7%
Gross Profit Margin
35.5%
Operating EBITDA
₹142 Cr
YoY +12.6%
Operating EBITDA Margin
11.3%
PAT
₹75 Cr
YoY +21.1%
PAT Margin
5.9%
Operating Cash Flow
₹60 Cr

What they filed

Q1 FY27: revenue up 1.3%, net profit up 20.0% against the same quarter last year.

₹ Cr · quarterly

Line item	Q2 FY25	Q3 FY25	Q4 FY25	Q1 FY26	Q2 FY26	Q3 FY26	Q4 FY26	Q1 FY27
Revenue	446	378	537	384	470 +5%	388 +3%	602 +12%	389 +1%
Expenses	397	337	483	344	409	347	547	343
EBITDA	49	41	53	40	61 +24%	41 +0%	56 +6%	46 +15%
Margin	11%	11%	10%	10%	13%	11%	9%	12%
Other income	1	2	5	1	1	1	1	1
Interest	7	7	6	6	6	6	5	5
Depreciation	9	9	11	9	10	9	11	9
Profit before tax	34	27	41	26	47 +38%	27 +0%	41 +0%	33 +27%
Tax rate	23%	27%	25%	24%	25%	28%	23%	26%
Net profit	26	19	31	20	35 +35%	19 +0%	31 +0%	24 +20%
EPS	4.66	3.43	5.45	3.46	6.26	3.39	5.54	4.31

How to read this

₹ crore, as filed. The percentage beside a figure is the change against the same quarter a year earlier — never the quarter before, which would make every seasonal business look like it collapses and booms each year.

Segment breakdown

Modern Trade, E-commerce, Quick-commerce
12.8% Q3 Revenue Contribution36% 9M Value Growth38.9% 9M Volume Growth11.6% 9M Revenue Contribution
Exports
10.9% Q3 Value Growth5.6% Q3 Revenue Contribution
Force NXT (Premium Segment)
26.5% Q3 Value Growth48.1% Q3 Volume Growth16.7% 9M Value Growth27.1% 9M Volume Growth5% Q3 Revenue Contribution
Champion (Kids Wear)
30.5% 9M Value Growth5.8% 9M Volume Growth
G.O.A.T (Strategic Partnership)
₹13.71 Cr Q3 Revenue43.9% Q3 Revenue Growth₹39 Cr 9M Revenue50% 9M Revenue Growth₹1.65 Cr Q3 PAT45.1% Q3 PAT Growth YoY57.1% Q3 PAT Growth QoQ12% Q3 PAT Margin
Dollar Man (Big Boss)
36% Q3 Revenue Contribution
Economic Segment (Dollar Always, Lehar)
37% Q3 Revenue Contribution
Dollar Women (Missy)
7% Q3 Revenue Contribution
Dollar Thermal (Winterwear)
12% Q3 Revenue Contribution

Capital allocation

Capex Capex disclosed

With no major capex commitment in the near term, the focus remains on enhancing free cash flow and further reducing debt.
Debt Debt disclosed

With no major capex commitment in the near term, the focus remains on enhancing free cash flow and further reducing debt.
M&A 9 proprietary companies Merger · Pending regulatory

Cost rationalization, brand ownership, increased net worth, improved efficiency
Expected to rationalize INR5-7 crores of expenses annually. Brand transfer to main company removes royalty payments. Increased net worth.

So, we already filed for the merger application with SEBI. And are waiting for the approval. The 9 companies which are merging to the our industry that is only -- engaged with the main company only. And mostly out of 9 companies, 6 companies are related to the real estate company, which assets used by -- Dollar Industry only like we are office and the factory. So, once they are merged, our rent part which we had at arm's length price is also removed and other than -- in three companies, one company is holding the brand. So, in our segment in first - we are the first Hosiery company in which the brand is transfer in the main company, our Dollar Industries Limited. So, our Dollar brand is also with our main company and the royalty which we paid to the Dollar Brands Private Limited is also removed from the cost. And other than this, two company is mainly related to job worker related. So, job worker cost is also minimized and the overall efficiency in the labor form and in the production -- purchase is also increased. So overall, we analyze around INR5 crores to INR7 crores of expenses is to be rationalized due to this merger. And more than this, the net worth of the company in our net worth of the company, basically because due to the brand coming at very low-price, at book value price. So, net worth of the company -- in the net worth of Dollar Industries is increased.

Guidance & targets

Revenue

Revenue Growth Revenue · FY26 · High confidence 11-12%

For this fiscal year, we reaffirm our revenue growth guidance of approximately 11% to 12%.

— Ankit Gupta
Rainwear Segment Revenue Revenue · within 2 years · Medium confidence 3-digit crores

And this year, we're hopeful that we have the growth of around 12% to 15% in the overall segment. And already we completed the INR15 crores in the quarter 1. So, balance we cover in this quarter. Other than this, we have the target that within 2 years, we reach we cross the 3-digit in our revenue in this segment. So, we're very hopeful that we get our target achieved.

— Ajay Patodia

Profitability

EBITDA Margin Profitability · FY26 · High confidence 11.5-12.0%

We expect EBITDA margins to remain stable in the range of 11.5% to 12.0%.

— Ankit Gupta
EBITDA Margin Profitability · next couple of years · Medium confidence 14%

And in next couple of years, I think we should be somewhere between 14%.

— Ankit Gupta
Rainwear Segment EBITDA Margin Profitability · High confidence 18-20%

In this segment, our EBITDA level margin is around 18% to 20%, 18% to 20%.

— Ajay Patodia

What to watch in Q4 FY26

Competitive intensity easing

in a few months' time or maybe 2, 3 months' time

Current Easing out compared to 9 months back, but still present

Target Settled down

Why it matters

Easing competition could improve pricing power and support revenue growth.

So, it's not like what we saw 9 months back, but it's easing out, but it's still there. So -- which is causing a bit of a problem. But we are very hopeful that in a few months' time or maybe 2, 3 months' time, it should get settled down.

Risks & concerns

Intense competition and pricing pressures
medium

The industry continues to face intense competition and sustained pricing pressures, making top-line growth challenging.

Management acknowledged
Raw material price volatility
medium

The market is currently volatile in terms of raw materials, making ASP hikes difficult unless there's a significant increase in raw material prices.

Management acknowledged
Delay in Lakshya project expansion
low

Expansion into new states like Bihar, Jharkhand, and Maharashtra under the Lakshya project has been delayed due to the market situation.

Management acknowledged
Potential demand diversion to Bangladesh
low

Zero duty for Bangladesh on US tariffs could divert demand, though management believes the Indian government will address this.

Analyst acknowledged

Q&A highlights

5 direct

Achievability of Q4 growth target to meet FY26 guidance Direct

So, what happened is third quarter usually is a bit slow because of winter sales and seasonal product sales. And fourth quarter is always heavy for our industry. So, we are very hopeful that we'll be able to do this 15% kind of a growth so that we stand somewhere between 11% to 12% overall growth.

Analyst questioned the feasibility of achieving 15%+ Q4 growth to meet full-year guidance, given current competitive environment and 9M performance. Management expressed confidence based on Q4 being historically strong.

Asked by Sameer Gupta

Industry growth rate and Dollar's market share Direct

So, thing is that the industry has been growing at a CAGR growth of around 7%. And seeing our 9 months achievement, like a growth achievement, it's somewhere around 8.5%. And we'll be growing over and above that only.

Analyst questioned the low industry growth rate for innerwear and potential impact on Dollar. Management clarified the industry growth includes unorganized players and asserted Dollar's outperformance.

Asked by Sameer Gupta

EBITDA margin expansion initiatives and FY27 targets Direct

So, it won't be only driven through operating leverage, but there will be ASP change also in terms of product mix change. As you can see, like last 3 years, our Force NXT, which is the premium brand, which has the higher EBITDA -- which contributes higher EBITDA also has been growing around 25% to 30% year-on-year basis.

Analyst sought clarity on how Dollar plans to achieve higher EBITDA margins in FY27 beyond operational leverage. Management highlighted product mix shift towards premium segments (Force NXT) and efficiencies from new spinning units.

Asked by Gunit Singh

Impact of US tariff reduction on yarn prices and Dollar's pricing power Partial

So, until and unless there's a very high rate increase or price increase in raw materials, ASP hike is very difficult, given the competitive nature of what the industry is going through right now. So, if there's definitely a good amount of change in raw material prices, then definitely there will be a price hike.

Analyst questioned if US tariff changes would lead to higher yarn prices and enable Dollar to take price hikes. Management indicated price hikes are dependent on significant raw material price increases due to competitive environment.

Asked by Anik Mitra

Merger of proprietary companies and financial impact Direct

So overall, we analyze around INR5 crores to INR7 crores of expenses is to be rationalized due to this merger. And more than this, the net worth of the company in our net worth of the company, basically because due to the brand coming at very low-price, at book value price. So, net worth of the company -- in the net worth of Dollar Industries is increased.

Analyst inquired about the impact of merging 9 proprietary companies. Management detailed expected annual cost rationalization of INR5-7 crores, brand ownership benefits, and increased net worth.

Asked by Anik Mitra

Competitive intensity and pricing strategy Direct

So, if someone is involved in the deep discounting of, let's say, 4% to 5%, we are in -- like we are giving around 1%, 1.5%. We are not going down to 5% kind of a thing. And we are very sure about it internally also that we won't be doing that.

Analyst probed on Dollar's pricing strategy amidst high competitive intensity and whether they are losing market share by not engaging in deep discounting. Management affirmed their stance against deep discounting, relying on brand pull.

Asked by Prerna Jhunjhunwala

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Detailed narrative

Q3 FY26 Performance Overview

Dollar Industries reported an operating revenue of INR388 crores in Q3 FY26, marking a 2.0% year-on-year growth. Gross profit increased by 4.6% YoY to INR142 crores, with the gross profit margin expanding by 91 basis points to 36.5%. Operating EBITDA for the quarter stood at INR39 crores, maintaining a 10.0% margin, while PAT was INR18 crores with a 4.7% margin.

9M FY26 Financial Highlights

For the nine months ended FY26, operating revenue grew 8.4% YoY to INR1,259 crores. Gross profit reached INR447 crores, up 10.7% YoY, with margins expanding 72 basis points to 35.5%. Operating EBITDA for 9M FY26 increased 12.6% YoY to INR142 crores, and its margin expanded 41 basis points to 11.3%. PAT for the nine months stood at INR75 crores, a 21.1% YoY growth, with a margin of 5.9%.

Strategic Channel and Brand Growth

Modern trade, e-commerce, and quick-commerce channels contributed 12.8% to Q3 revenue and 11.6% to 9M revenue, showing strong 9M value growth of 36% and volume growth of 38.9%. The premium segment, Force NXT, continued its momentum with Q3 value growth of 26.5% and volume growth of 48.1%. The kids wear range, Champion, recorded 9M value growth of 30.5% and volume growth of 5.8%.

Cost Management and Profitability Focus

The company maintained a strong focus on cost efficiency and operating discipline, leading to improved gross margins. Advertisement spends were rationalized to 6.5% of operating income for 9M FY26. Management emphasized a 'margin-first' strategy, prioritizing earnings quality and cash flows in a competitive environment, aiming for 14% EBITDA margin in the next couple of years.

Lakshya Project Expansion

The Lakshya distribution expansion project contributed 32% to 9M revenue, up 1% from last year. While no new distributors were added this quarter, states where the project is 100% complete, such as Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Maharashtra, showed strong growth ranging from 10% to 24%. The company remains hopeful of restarting expansion into new states once market conditions stabilize.

Proprietary Companies Merger

Dollar Industries has filed for the merger of 9 proprietary companies with SEBI, awaiting approval. This merger is expected to rationalize INR5-7 crores of annualized expenses by removing rent payments for assets used by Dollar and royalty payments for the Dollar brand, which will now be owned by the main company. This initiative is also expected to increase the company's net worth and improve overall efficiency.

Rainwear Segment Performance and Outlook

The rainwear segment (Dollar Garment) is seasonal, with revenue primarily in Q1 and Q4. The segment achieved INR15 crores in Q1 FY26, and management is hopeful for 12-15% growth this year. The company targets to achieve 3-digit crores in revenue for this segment within the next two years, with an expected EBITDA margin of 18-20%.

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