Nestlé India Announces Q4 FY2025 Results: Profit Down 5.2% to ₹885.41 Crore, 1000% Dividend Declared.
Nestlé India has released its financial results for the March 2025 quarter (Q4 FY2025), reporting a 5.2% decrease in net profit to ₹885.41 crore. However, sales saw a 3.67% increase, reaching ₹5,447.64 crore.
Nestlé India Financial Highlights
- Net Profit: ₹885.41 crore (Previous year: ₹934.17 crore)
- Total Sales: ₹5,447.64 crore (Previous year: ₹5,254.43 crore)
- EBITDA: ₹1,388.92 crore, EBITDA margin 25.2%
- Domestic Sales: ₹5,234.98 crore (4.24% increase)
- Export Sales: ₹212.66 crore (8.65% decrease)
Strong Performance in Confectionery and Petcare
The company reported high single-digit growth in both volume and value in the confectionery (chocolate, etc.) segment. Additionally, double-digit growth was observed in the petcare segment. Strong performance was also witnessed from channels such as hotels and restaurants.
Company's Price Changes
Nestlé stated that edible oil prices remained stable, while milk prices increased due to the summer season. Meanwhile, cocoa prices softened slightly, although they remain at high levels.
Announcement of 1000% Dividend
Nestlé India announced a final dividend of ₹10 per share for the fiscal year 2024-25, representing a 1000% dividend on the ₹1 face value. This dividend will be paid on all 96.41 crore issued and paid-up shares of the company.
Dividend and Record Date
The company has set July 4, 2025, as the record date for the dividend. Investors holding Nestlé shares on this date will receive the dividend and will also be entitled to participate in the AGM.
Slight Increase in Share Price
Following the release of Nestlé India's quarterly results, the company's share price saw a slight increase. The share closed at ₹2,434.80 at the end of trading.
