Record Date Locked For Dividend! Buy Rekha Rakesh Jhunjhunwala Portfolio Gem After Q1 Performance?

Focus will be on Metro Brands, a significant firm in Rekha Jhunjhunwala's portfolio, which has reported impressive Q1 FY26 earnings and announced the record date for its FY25 final dividend. Metro Brands will draw the interest of investors in upcoming sessions since Q1 FY 2025-26 saw steady growth for the company, bolstered by positive customer sentiment and solid channel performance. Rekha Rakesh Jhunjhunwala owned a substantial shareholding in Metro Brands in the quarter that ended in June 2025 through three different accounts. Each account owned around 1.30 crore shares, or 1,30,51,188, 1,30,51,206, and 1,30,51,206 shares, or 4.79% shareholding per account. Together, these represent owning over 3.91 crore shares, or a 14.37% shareholding in the company.

Metro Brands Dividend Record Date

The Board of Directors have fixed "Friday, September 05, 2025, as the "Record Date" for the purpose of ascertaining the eligibility of Shareholders for payment of Final Dividend for the Financial Year ("FY'') 202425. Further, Thursday, September 11, 2025, shall be the "cut-off date" for the purpose of determining the eligibility of Shareholders to vote on the Resolutions as set forth in the AGM Notice. The Final Dividend, if declared, will be paid within a statutory period of 30 days from the date of AGM," said Metro Brands in a stock exchange filing.

In May 2025, the Board proposed a final dividend of Rs 2.50 per equity share for the financial year 2024-2025, based on the face value of the paid-up equity shares of Rs 5/-each.

Metro Brands Q1FY26 Results

Strong demand drove the company's consistent growth in the first quarter of FY26. Revenue climbed 9.2% YoY to Rs 615 crore, EBITDA increased 6.9% to Rs 193 crore, and net profit improved 4.6% to Rs 97 crore on a stand-alone basis. However, because of increased marketing expenditures on positioning and brand promotion, EBITDA margins dropped from 32% to 31.4%.

EBITDA climbed 8% to Rs 195 crore, net profit up 7.1% to Rs 99 crore, and revenue was Rs 628 crore, up 9.1% YoY on a consolidated basis. 23 additional stores were opened during the quarter, offsetting three closures. E-commerce sales, including omni-channel sales, climbed by 45% and accounted for 13.7% of total revenue, up from 10.4% in the same period last year.

"Revenue from E-commerce, including omni-channel sales grew by 45%, contributing to 13.7% of the revenue (compared to 10.4% in Q1 FY25). Gross margin for the quarter was reported at 59.7%, while the PAT margin stood at 15.7%. The Company added 20 new stores across formats during the quarter, further expanding its footprint and presence in key markets," said Metro Brands in a statement.

Commenting on the results, Mr. Nissan Joseph, CEO, Metro Brands Limited, said, "Q1 FY 2025-26 was a quarter of stable growth for the business, supported by strong consumer sentiment and consistent execution across channels. While external factors such as the preponement of Eid to March, an early onset of monsoons, and ongoing global geopolitical tensions posed minor challenges, we remained focused on delivering a seamless customer experience both online and o line. Our continued investments in digital and retail expansion enabled us to maintain momentum."

Metro Brands Target Price

"Metro Brands has been consolidating in a narrow range with support at ₹1,075 and resistance at ₹1,130. The trend remains mildly positive, and a breakout above ₹1,130 could trigger a rally toward ₹1,160. RSI is stable, and the stock is trading above short-term moving averages. A pullback toward ₹1,085 could offer a buying opportunity," commented Riyank Arora, technical analyst at Mehta Equities Ltd.

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