Dabur India Shares Rise Nearly 2% Post Strong Q1 Earnings; Brokerage Hikes Target to Rs. 562

FMCG major Dabur India released its Q1FY26 results on July 31st, reporting a rise in revenue and net profit. Dabur shares are trading in the green today, up nearly 2% as investors react positively to the earnings beat and improved margins.

Dabur share price today

Dabur India Ltd. shares rose nearly 2% to an intraday high of Rs. 547 on Friday, reacting positively to its Q1FY26 results. At around 2PM the stock was trading at Rs. 537.75, up by 1.6%. The stock has gained over 5% in this week and about 11.47% in the last month. Dabur shares have been underperforming since the beginning of this year but have managed to rebound in the past month. So far in 2025, Dabur shares have gained 5.26%.

Dabur Q1FY26 Earnings Report

Dabur reported a 1.7% year-on-year (YoY) increase in revenue for the June quarter at Rs. 3,406 crore. Dabur's net profit for Q1FY26 came in at Rs. 508 crore, about a 3% increase YoY, while gross margins stood at 47%. The company also reported an expansion in its distribution footprint, increasing direct reach to 63,000 additional outlets, bringing its total outlet count to 1.52 million.

Volume growth, excluding the seasonal portfolio, came in at 2% for the quarter. EBITDA stood at Rs. 668 crore, marginally higher with a YoY growth of 2%. Notably, EBITDA margin held steady at 19.6%.

Dabur Share Price Target

Brokerage firm Antique responded to the Q1 performance by raising its target price for Dabur shares to Rs. 562, up from the earlier Rs. 524. However, it maintained a 'Hold' rating, indicating a balanced outlook. The broking firm said, "The upgrade is underpinned by better-than-expected profitability, signs of urban demand recovery, and growing traction in modern trade and emerging channels. While ad spends were temporarily reduced, Antique expects normalisation going forward, which could further boost growth.

The brokerage is projecting a CAGR of 10%/13%/14% in revenue, EBITDA, and earnings, respectively, over FY25-28E, due to long-term optimism around Dabur's structural strength and distribution expansion.\

About Dabur India Ltd.

Dabur India Limited is one of India's largest fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies, recognised globally as the world's largest Ayurvedic and natural health care company. Founded in 1884 by Dr. S.K. Burman Dabur operates in key consumer categories: health care, hair care, oral care, skin care, home care, hygiene, and food & beverages. Their top brands include Dabur Chyawanprash, Dabur Honey, Dabur Honitus, Dabur Red Paste, Dabur Amla, and Real juices. Internationally, Vatika is a flagship brand.

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