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Sobha Limited — Q3 FY26 earnings call

Call held 16 Jan 2026

Management summary

Sobha Limited delivered strong Q3 FY26 real estate sales of INR2,115 crores, contributing to a record INR6,097 crores for the first nine months, supported by an 8% increase in price realization. Despite robust sales and cash generation, reported revenue and profitability were impacted by INR500 crores of deferred revenue recognition due to Occupancy Certificate delays. The company maintains a healthy launch pipeline for Q4 FY26 and FY27, targeting INR8,500 crores in annual sales, and operates with a net cash position.

Highlights

Real estate sales reached an all-time high of INR6,097 crores in the first 9 months of FY26, with Q3 sales at INR2,115 crores.
Average price realization increased by 8% to INR14,500 per square foot in the first 9 months.
Bangalore achieved its highest ever quarterly sales of over INR1,500 crores, driven by the SOBHA Magnus launch.
Net operational cash flow for Q3 FY26 was INR362 crores, marking a 78% year-on-year improvement.
The company maintains a net cash position of INR793 crores (cash balance of INR1,790 crores vs. gross debt of INR997 crores).

Concerns

Revenue recognition in Q3 was lower than anticipated by INR500 crores due to delays in obtaining Occupancy Certificates for 3 projects.
Blended net margin at project level for recognized revenue in 9 months was 12%, significantly lower than the 30% for unrecognized revenue.
Some planned project launches in FY26 were delayed due to a combination of factors, including minor design changes.

Key financials

2 periods

Q3

Real Estate Sales
₹2,115 Cr
Total Operational Cash Inflow
₹1,985 Cr
YoY +34%
Net Operational Cash Flow
₹362 Cr
YoY +78%
Total Income
₹983 Cr
EBITDA
₹78 Cr
PAT
₹15.4 Cr

9M

Real Estate Sales
₹6,097 Cr
Avg Price Realization
₹14,500/sq ft
YoY +8%
Total Income
₹3,354 Cr
EBITDA
₹309 Cr
PAT
₹102 Cr

What they filed

Q1 FY27: revenue up 50.0%, net profit up 264.3% 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	934	1,224	1,241	852	1,408 +51%	943 −23%	1,988 +60%	1,278 +50%
Expenses	856	1,157	1,147	828	1,312	905	1,836	1,201
EBITDA	77	67	94	24	96 +25%	39 −42%	152 +62%	78 +225%
Margin	8%	5%	8%	3%	7%	4%	8%	6%
Other income	32	33	30	49	62	40	42	52
Interest	49	47	45	31	32	30	44	32
Depreciation	23	23	23	24	26	28	28	28
Profit before tax	36	29	56	19	99 +175%	21 −28%	122 +118%	69 +263%
Tax rate	28%	26%	27%	27%	27%	25%	25%	26%
Net profit	26	22	41	14	73 +181%	15 −32%	92 +124%	51 +264%
EPS	2.44	2.03	3.82	1.27	6.78	1.44	8.59	4.76

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.

Order book

high confidence

Total value

₹6,097 Cr

as of 2025-12-31 quantified

Inflow this quarter

₹2,115 Cr

Composition

Bangalore (geography) ₹1,500 Cr
SOBHA Magnus (Bangalore) (project)
SOBHA Inizio (Mumbai) (project)

Pipeline

other

Forthcoming projects to be launched over next 6 to 8 quarters, and Q4 FY26 planned launches.

The company has a strong pipeline of projects for future launches, with significant area planned for Q4 FY26 and Q1 FY27, contributing to future cash flow generation.

Source: Prepared remarks

Capital allocation

high confidence

Capex Capex disclosed
- Net land payments for 9 months ₹872 Cr
During the 9 months, net land payments were INR872 crores, up nearly by 38%, reflecting a strengthening of our growth pipeline.
Debt Gross ₹997 Cr · Net cash ₹793 Cr

We closed the quarter with a gross debt of INR997 crores and cash balance of INR1,790 crores, underscoring high solvency and strong financial footing.
Liquidity Cash ₹1,790 Cr Company has a strong cash balance, contributing to a net cash position.

We closed the quarter with a gross debt of INR997 crores and cash balance of INR1,790 crores, underscoring high solvency and strong financial footing.

Guidance & targets

Sales

Annual Sales Plan Sales · FY26 · High confidence INR8,500 crores

if they come through in time, we should be able to surpass our annual plan of 35% increase over last year at about INR8,500 crores.

— Jagadish Nangineni

Launches

Cumulative Launches Launches · FY26 · High confidence 8.5 million square feet

If all of them come through, then we will cumulatively be launching about 8.5 million square feet for this financial year.

— Jagadish Nangineni
Hoskote Project Launch Launches · Q1 FY27 · High confidence 5.4 million square feet

First phase, we are planning to launch it launch about 5.4 million square feet. That should happen in the first quarter of next financial year.

— Jagadish Nangineni

Revenue

Non-Real Estate Revenue Revenue · FY26 · High confidence INR750 crores

hope to do about INR750 crores for the year.

— Jagadish Nangineni

Completions

Cumulative Completions Completions · FY26 · High confidence 5.2 million to 5.3 million square feet

We plan to complete another 1.5 million to 1.7 million this quarter and take it to a total of 5.2 million to 5.3 million square feet

— Jagadish Nangineni

Margin

Project Margin (12-15 months completion) Margin · Next 12-15 months · High confidence 18% to 19%

Projects that we have completed and we are going to recognize in the next few quarters and going to complete in the next 12 to 15 months, the margin of the same would be in the range of about 18% to 19%, a 50% increase.

— Jagadish Nangineni
Project Margin (beyond 15 months completion) Margin · Beyond 15 months · High confidence 34%

For the projects that we would complete beyond 15 months, it would be about 34%, again, an increase of about 90%.

— Jagadish Nangineni

Operating Costs

Corporate Overheads Operating Costs · FY26 · High confidence INR320 crores to INR330 crores

That's roughly about, for this financial year, it would be about INR320 crores to INR330 crores.

— Jagadish Nangineni

What to watch in Q4 FY26

Q4 FY26 Launch Performance (Sales)

Next quarter (Q4 FY26)

Current Planned launches of 5.5M sq ft in Q4 FY26 across Gurgaon, Greater Noida, Chennai, Calicut.

Target Successful launch and sales of planned projects, contributing to FY26 sales target.

Why it matters

Crucial for achieving the FY26 sales target of INR8,500 crores and demonstrating execution capability in new and existing markets.

we are working towards launching 3 to 4 projects in Q4, one in Gurgaon, which is about 800,000 square feet, one in Greater Noida, which is about 2.4 million square feet, one in Chennai, which is about 1.5 million square feet and one in Calicut at about 800,000 square feet.

Risks & concerns

Project launch delays impacting sales targets.
medium

Some planned launches in FY26 were delayed due to a combination of factors, including minor design changes, which could affect the achievement of annual sales targets.

Management acknowledged
Revenue recognition delays due to Occupancy Certificate (OC) issues.
medium

INR500 crores of revenue recognition was deferred from Q3 FY26 to Q4 FY26 due to 'normal procedural delays' in obtaining OCs for three projects, impacting reported profitability.

Management acknowledged
Reduced demand from short-term investors and potential for market price corrections.
medium

Management noted a reduction in demand from short-term investors, potentially impacting sales volumes, and an analyst raised the possibility of 5-7% price decreases in some areas after significant price increases in recent years.

Management acknowledged

Q&A highlights

6 direct

Demand environment and pricing across key geographies (Gurgaon, Noida, Kerala). Direct

Bangalore seems to be steady in nature. And Gurgaon, while there are pockets of concern, but like I was always mentioning in the previous calls, the sweet spot of about between INR4 crores to INR5 crores is still a good market for Gurgaon.

Provides management's perspective on current market demand and pricing stability in critical regions, noting a shift away from short-term investors.

Asked by Puneet Gulati

Timeline and RERA approval status for upcoming NCR launches (Greater Noida, Gurugram). Direct

both of them are in advanced stages. I think we should be able to apply for RERA early late this month or early next month. So we are looking at the launches, like I mentioned in the initial comments, apart from these 2, a couple of others, we should be able to do those towards the end of the quarter. March, mid-March is what I'm expecting to launch first.

Clarifies the expected launch schedule and regulatory progress for significant projects in the NCR, which are crucial for achieving FY26 launch targets.

Asked by Parikshit Kandpal

Reason for the delay in the Greater Noida project launch. Direct

for us, it is simple a very specific issue or, let's say, which is part of any new project launch or design. So we have been going back and forth. I mean, we have made some small minor changes in our design and hence, it led to a little extension of time.

Addresses a specific project delay, attributing it to internal design changes rather than external market or regulatory issues, providing clarity on the nature of the delay.

Asked by Biplab Debbarma

Reception and pricing strategy for the newly launched SOBHA Inizio project in Mumbai. Direct

For the first project Inizio the pricing, I mean, we have a similar method of pricing our projects, which, and I think for the kind of quality that we deliver, it's quite, it's a little premium to the market, but that's the premium that we do see in any of the locations that we operate in.

Offers insight into the company's pricing strategy in a new, strategic market like Mumbai, indicating a premium positioning based on quality.

Asked by Akash Gupta

Risk to the FY26 sales guidance of INR8,500 crores and visibility on the FY27 project pipeline. Direct

the quarter 4 performance would be partly dependent on the launches. But I think if we are managing to launch some of at least some of these projects, which I have mentioned, then we should be able to achieve what we have set out for.

Addresses the achievability of annual sales targets given the dependency on Q4 launches and provides a forward look at the substantial FY27 project pipeline.

Asked by Akash Gupta

Long-term growth strategy (3-5 years) and the expected contribution from Bangalore versus other cities. Direct

Bangalore can contribute towards anywhere between 40% to 50%. We are already at 5,000, or close to INR4,500 crores to INR5,000 crores. And that is largely concentrated in a few locations. And if the diversity of the locations improve, then definitely, there should be an increase in the overall, I mean, we would be addressing a larger market size within Bangalore itself.

Outlines the company's long-term growth vision, emphasizing continued strong contribution from Bangalore while also seeking diversification and increased market share in other key cities.

Asked by Dhruvesh

Breakdown of land-related payments between historical dues/existing lands and new acquisitions. Partial

I do not have the number right away for that, Himanshu. I'll, we'll be able to provide subsequently. We'll, our Investor Relations will reach out and give you that number.

Highlights a request for more granular detail on capital deployment for land, which is a critical component of real estate growth, with management committing to provide the information later.

Asked by Himanshu Upadhyay

Prospective pipeline and specific targets for new launches in the Mumbai market. Partial

Aayush, sorry, we don't have any specific timeline or target towards that. Like I mentioned, we are looking at opportunities. In fact, we are working on a few opportunities in Mumbai. But it's considering that we are new and also considering that there are multiple opportunities that we are pursuing.

Indicates the company's cautious and opportunistic approach to expanding in Mumbai, without setting specific targets yet due to its new presence and multiple opportunities.

Asked by Aayush Saboo

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Detailed narrative

Q3 FY26 Performance Highlights and Sales Momentum

Sobha Limited reported robust real estate sales of INR2,115 crores in Q3 FY26, contributing to an all-time high of INR6,097 crores for the first nine months of the fiscal year. This strong performance was underpinned by an 8% increase in average price realization, reaching INR14,500 per square foot for the nine-month period. Bangalore emerged as a key growth driver, achieving its highest ever quarterly sales of over INR1,500 crores, significantly boosted by the successful launch of SOBHA Magnus, which sold approximately 80% in its launch quarter.

Operational Cash Flow and Financial Strength

The company demonstrated strong cash flow generation, with a total operational cash inflow of INR1,985 crores in Q3 FY26, representing a 34% year-on-year growth. Net operational cash flow for the quarter stood at INR362 crores, an impressive 78% increase year-on-year. Sobha maintains a healthy financial position, reporting a gross debt of INR997 crores and a cash balance of INR1,790 crores, indicating a net cash position of INR793 crores. Net land payments for the first nine months amounted to INR872 crores, reflecting ongoing investment in the growth pipeline.

Project Launches and Future Pipeline

Sobha launched 2.58 million square feet in the first nine months of FY26. Despite some delays in planned launches, the company is actively working towards launching 3-4 projects in Q4 FY26, totaling approximately 5.5 million square feet across Gurgaon (0.8M sq ft), Greater Noida (2.4M sq ft), Chennai (1.5M sq ft), and Calicut (0.8M sq ft). This aims for a cumulative 8.5 million square feet of launches for the full financial year. A significant 5.4 million square feet project in Hoskote is planned for launch in Q1 FY27, contributing to a total forthcoming project pipeline of 16.51 million square feet over the next 6-8 quarters.

Revenue Recognition Challenges and Margin Outlook

Q3 FY26 saw lower-than-anticipated revenue recognition, with approximately INR500 crores deferred to the next quarter due to procedural delays in obtaining Occupancy Certificates for three projects. This impacted the reported profitability, with the blended net margin for recognized revenue in the first nine months at 12%. However, management anticipates significant margin expansion, projecting 18-19% for projects completing in the next 12-15 months and 34% for those beyond 15 months, as more projects are completed and recognized.

Market Dynamics and Geographic Expansion Strategy

Management observed steady demand in Bangalore and a robust market for properties in the INR4-5 crore range in Gurgaon, primarily driven by end-users and long-term investors. The company expanded its real estate footprint to 13 cities with the launch of SOBHA Inizio in Mumbai. While acknowledging a reduction in demand from short-term investors, Sobha remains confident in its long-term growth strategy, focusing on key markets like Bangalore, NCR, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Pune, and actively seeking new opportunities for business development.

Long-term Growth Targets and Capital Allocation

Sobha aims to surpass its annual sales plan of INR8,500 crores for FY26, representing a 35% year-on-year increase. The company expects to generate substantial marginal cash flow: INR9,000 crores from ongoing projects over the next 4-5 years and INR7,300 crores from forthcoming projects over 6-8 quarters. This strong internal cash generation, supplemented by INR2,000 crores raised through a rights issue in the previous fiscal year, provides ample capital to fund future growth and expansion, minimizing reliance on external financing.

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