Matrimony.Com Limited — Q1 FY26 earnings call

Call held 13 Aug 2025

Management summary

Matrimony.com reported a mixed Q1 FY26 with consolidated billing growing 10% QoQ to INR126.2 crores, primarily driven by its Matchmaking business. However, consolidated revenue declined 4.4% YoY, and PAT saw a significant 40% YoY drop to INR8.4 crores, largely attributed to a temporary revenue-to-billing ratio gap and increased losses in the Marriage Services segment. Management remains confident of achieving double-digit billing growth for the full year, with expectations for gap revenue to catch up and profits to increase from Q3 onwards.

Highlights

  • Consolidated billing grew 10% QoQ to INR126.2 crores, and 7.4% YoY.

  • Matchmaking business billing grew 10.4% QoQ to INR125.3 crores, and 7.8% YoY.

  • Matchmaking average transaction value (ATV) grew by 8.6% YoY and 3.3% QoQ.

  • Paid subscriptions in Matchmaking increased 6.9% QoQ to 2.62 lakhs.

  • Cash balance stood at INR330 crores at the end of Q1 FY26.

Concerns

  • Consolidated revenue declined 4.4% YoY to INR115.3 crores.

  • Consolidated EBITDA margin compressed to 11% from 16.7% YoY.

  • PAT declined 40% YoY to INR8.4 crores.

  • Marriage Services business reported an increased EBITDA level loss of INR3.3 crores compared to INR2.2 crores in Q1 FY25.

Key financials

  1. Consolidated Billing ₹126.2 Cr +7.4%YoY
  2. Consolidated Revenue ₹115.3 Cr -4.4%YoY
  3. Consolidated EBITDA Margin 11% -5.7%YoY
  4. Consolidated PAT ₹8.4 Cr -40%YoY
  5. Cash Balance ₹330 Cr
  6. Return on Capital Employed 9.1%

What they filed

Q1 FY27: revenue up 13.3%, net profit up 137.5% against the same quarter last year.

₹ Cr · quarterly
Line itemQ2 FY25Q3 FY25Q4 FY25Q1 FY26Q2 FY26Q3 FY26Q4 FY26Q1 FY27
Revenue113 109 106 113 112 −1%111 +2%115 +8%128 +13%
EBITDA16 12 6 11 11 −31%11 −8%12 +100%25 +127%
Net profit13 10 8 8 8 −38%9 −10%8 +0%19 +138%
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

SegmentBillingRevenue
Matchmaking Business₹125.3 Cr₹114.1 Cr
Marriage Services Business₹0.88 Cr₹1.3 Cr
Astro-Vision (Associate)——

Capital allocation

high confidence
  • Liquidity Cash ₹330 Cr
    Cash balance at the end of Q1 is INR330 crores.

Guidance & targets

Billing

  • Year-on-year billing growth Billing · full year FY26 · High confidence double-digit growth
    For the full year, we believe we are on the track to achieve double-digit growth in year-on-year billing.

    — Murugavel Janakiraman

  • Matchmaking business year-on-year growth Billing · Q2 FY26 · High confidence double-digit or high single-digit growth
    Matchmaking business on year-on-year basis is expected to post either a double-digit or high single-digit growth in quarter 2, a decline compared to Q1 as Q2 is a seasonal quarter.

    — Murugavel Janakiraman

  • Billing volume Billing · this year · High confidence crossing INR500 crores
    this year, we expect a high single-digit growth or double-digit growth on the billing volume, that's the mixed volume, crossing INR500 crores this year.

    — Murugavel Janakiraman

Revenue

  • Marriage Services and other services revenue Revenue · Q2 FY26 · High confidence higher than Q1
    Marriage Services and other things, other services are expected to be higher than Q1.

    — Murugavel Janakiraman

  • Gap revenue Revenue · Q2 to Q3 · High confidence improve slightly
    yes, the gap revenue will improve slightly from Q2 to Q3.

    — Murugavel Janakiraman

Profitability

  • PAT Profitability · Q2 FY26 · High confidence similar levels of Q1
    On the outlook for Q2 margin, we expect PAT to be at similar levels of Q1.

    — Harigovind Krishnasamy

  • Profit Profitability · quarter 3 onwards · High confidence increase
    And so the profit will increase from the quarter 3 onwards.

    — Murugavel Janakiraman

Marketing

  • Marketing spend level Marketing · coming quarters · High confidence remain at similar level
    So while the overall marketing at this level, we expect to remain at this level for the coming quarters, while reducing some of the offerings, while also stepped up spend in marketing in some of other areas.

    — Murugavel Janakiraman

New Initiatives

  • ManyJobs monetization New Initiatives · Q2 FY26 onwards · High confidence monetize from this quarter onwards
    We expect to get it monetized from this quarter onwards.

    — Murugavel Janakiraman

  • New product launch (luv.com) New Initiatives · end of quarter 3 · High confidence launch
    We're going to launch a new product at the end of quarter 3, which we believe that is the right product for the segment which we are seeking and targeting.

    — Murugavel Janakiraman

Operations

  • Attrition rate Operations · next year · Medium confidence further go down
    So probably next year, we'll see that the attrition will further go down on account of some of the initiatives we believe that help us to ensure the associates are contributing at the same time, engaged better so that the attrition levels come back, yes.

    — Murugavel Janakiraman

What to watch in Q2 FY26

ManyJobs monetization

next quarter
Current Free, hoping to monetize
Target Revenue contribution from ManyJobs

Why it matters

Verifying the successful monetization of ManyJobs is crucial for validating a new revenue stream and growth vertical.

We expect to get it monetized from this quarter onwards.

Risks & concerns

  • Consolidated revenue decline

    medium

    Consolidated revenue declined 4.4% YoY to INR115.3 crores, attributed to a temporary revenue-to-billing ratio gap.

    Management acknowledged

  • EBITDA margin compression

    medium

    Consolidated EBITDA margin compressed to 11% from 16.7% YoY, primarily due to the temporary revenue-to-billing ratio gap.

    Management acknowledged

  • Slower paid subscription growth and renewal volume lag

    medium

    Paid subscriptions declined 0.8% YoY, and while first-time payments are up, renewal volume is yet to catch up and is expected to take a couple of quarters.

    Management acknowledged

  • Competitive pressure from faster-growing players

    medium

    Analyst noted a competitor's 36% billing growth versus Matrimony.com's 10.4%, which management attributed to the competitor's business model changes rather than sustained organic strength.

    Analyst downplayed

  • Increased losses in Marriage Services business

    low

    EBITDA level loss for Marriage Services increased to INR3.3 crores in Q1 FY26 from INR2.2 crores in Q1 FY25.

    Management acknowledged

Q&A highlights

5 direct
Comparison of Matrimony.com's growth with a competitor's higher growth Direct
See the thing is that, I think, the same person the competitor you are asking about, one point in time, the revenue has degrown by 30% because they have changed the business model. If there is change in business model, and when the revenue drops to 30% or 40%, and then they change the business model to the earlier model, the revenue would bounce back to the similar percentage.

Analyst questioned the significant growth gap between Matrimony.com (10.4%) and a competitor (36%), prompting management to explain the competitor's growth as a recovery from a previous business model change, rather than organic strength.

Asked by Jayram Shetty

Traction and monetization plans for new initiatives like ManyJobs.com and Astrology Direct
ManyJobs is doing well in terms of the number of downloads and registration. In Tamil Nadu alone, we are at 1 million downloads a year. And we have more than 5 lakhs registered job seekers, and around 10,000 people are recruiters. Again at this point of time it's all free. And we're hoping to monetize from this quarter onwards.

Provides specific metrics for ManyJobs' user base and a timeline for its monetization, indicating potential new revenue streams. Astrology is still in early experimentation.

Asked by Jayram Shetty

Plans for buyback or dividend distribution to shareholders Direct
Buyback, we've done 2 buybacks and the Board will continue to evaluate. And we are again -- we still - normally, every buyback, there's a 1-year gap between. So after 1 year, the Board may decide to evaluate this opportunity and the Board will decide.

Addresses capital allocation strategy regarding shareholder returns, confirming a special dividend and outlining the process for future buyback considerations.

Asked by Jayram Shetty

Stagnant subscriber growth and drivers of Average Transaction Value (ATV) Partial
The average transaction value for the Matchmaking business grew by 3.3% compared to the previous quarter and 8.6% year-on-year basis. We have facilitated over 28,000 successful marriages through our Matchmaking platform.

Analyst raised concerns about flat subscriber growth, prompting management to clarify that while YoY paid subscriptions declined slightly, QoQ growth was positive, and ATV growth is driven by personalized services and package mix, not just price increases.

Asked by Damodaran

Competitive intensity in advertising and changes in marketing spend allocation Direct
We definitely see there is some reduction in some markets, however, increased spend in some markets. Depends on the competitor, their business objectives. So while there is some drop, but it's still at a level which is more than we believe what is required.

Management acknowledges varied competitive intensity and marketing spend adjustments across markets, indicating a dynamic approach to customer acquisition and brand building.

Asked by Damodaran

Rationalization of employee costs, headcount reduction, and high attrition rates Direct
No, while definitely there's scope to reduce, leveraging AI, so which we continue to look at to optimize wherever possible. But at the same time, we'll be investing behind the growth initiatives as well. So the growth in personalized services, that means we have to add relationship managers, or the growth in the initiative you add people.

Addresses operational efficiency and human capital management, with management outlining efforts to leverage AI for cost reduction while strategically investing in headcount for growth initiatives and improving attrition through engagement.

Asked by Damodaran

Lack of big 5-year targets and muted top/bottom line performance over the last 5 years Partial
And so while definitely, we have that ambitious plan, 5-year plan, obviously, that we are not talking publicly. So there's definitely an ambitious plan. If we come to other one in terms of initiatives, yes, there are new initiatives, there's ManyJobs, wedding service also we are trying some initiatives. It's not the same as what it was.

Analyst challenged the company's long-term vision and past performance, to which management responded by confirming an ambitious but private 5-year plan and highlighting ongoing new initiatives.

Asked by Vasudevan

Strategy for making a larger impact in Northern and Eastern markets Partial
Yes. We are working on, probably next quarter or something probably able to communicate better because we are just discussing what the approach should be towards our Northern market. That's one of the markets that we are not able to make any significant progress on the market, but we are working on some strategy. Hopefully, next quarter able to probably communicate better on it.

Highlights a key geographical growth area where the company has struggled, with management promising a more detailed strategy update in the next quarter.

Asked by Abhisek Banerjee

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Detailed narrative

Q1 FY26 Consolidated Performance Overview

Matrimony.com reported consolidated billing of INR126.2 crores in Q1 FY26, marking a 10% QoQ growth and 7.4% YoY growth. However, consolidated revenue stood at INR115.3 crores, reflecting a 4.4% YoY decline, primarily due to a temporary revenue-to-billing ratio gap. Consolidated EBITDA margin was 11%, a slight QoQ improvement from 10.8% but a significant drop from 16.7% YoY. PAT for the quarter was INR8.4 crores, growing 2.6% QoQ but declining 40% YoY.

Matchmaking Business Highlights

The core Matchmaking business demonstrated strong QoQ growth, with billing at INR125.3 crores (up 10.4% QoQ and 7.8% YoY) and revenue at INR114.1 crores (up 6.6% QoQ). The business added 2.62 lakhs paid subscriptions, a 6.9% QoQ increase, though a slight 0.8% YoY decline. Average transaction value (ATV) grew by 8.6% YoY, driven by personalized services and a mix of packages. EBITDA margin for the Matchmaking segment was 17.6%, down from 22.6% YoY due to the revenue-to-billing gap.

Marriage Services and New Initiatives Update

The Marriage Services business faced headwinds, with billing declining 28.1% QoQ to INR88 lakhs and revenue down 4.4% QoQ to INR1.3 crores. The segment's EBITDA level loss increased to INR3.3 crores from INR2.2 crores in Q1 FY25. In new initiatives, ManyJobs, an entry-level job platform, has garnered 1 million downloads annually in Tamil Nadu and 5 lakh job seekers, with monetization expected to commence this quarter. The company is also experimenting with AI Astrology and plans to launch a new product, luv.com, by the end of Q3.

Marketing Spend and Operational Efficiency

Marketing expenses for the Matchmaking business were INR46.7 crores, broadly flat QoQ, and are expected to remain at similar levels for coming quarters. Management indicated efforts to optimize marketing spend and reallocate it towards newer initiatives like Elite Matrimony. On the operational front, the company is leveraging AI to reduce employee costs and is implementing initiatives to reduce attrition, with expectations for further reduction next year.

Outlook and Capital Allocation

Management expressed confidence in achieving double-digit billing growth for the full year FY26, with Q2 Matchmaking business expected to post double-digit or high single-digit YoY growth. PAT for Q2 is projected to be similar to Q1, with profits expected to increase from Q3 onwards as the revenue-to-billing gap narrows. The company holds a cash balance of INR330 crores and declared a special dividend, with the Board set to evaluate buyback opportunities after the customary one-year gap.

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