Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands posts 11% revenue growth in Q1FY27
Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands delivered robust Q1FY27 results with 11% revenue growth to ₹2,046 crore and 21% PAT growth to ₹29 crore. The performance was fueled by double-digit retail LTL growth, strong e-commerce expansion, and significant margin improvement in the emerging business segment.

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Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Limited ( company name ) delivered its third consecutive quarter of double-digit revenue growth in Q1FY27, reporting consolidated revenue from operations of ₹2,046 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. This represents an 11% increase compared to ₹1,841 crore in the corresponding period last year, driven by robust retail performance and expanding margins across its portfolio. The company’s net profit after tax (PAT) surged 21% year-on-year to ₹29 crore, underscoring the resilience of marquee brands like Louis Philippe and Van Heusen alongside emerging businesses such as Reebok and American Eagle.
The Board of Directors approved the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results at a meeting held on August 1, 2026. The results were reviewed by the Audit Committee and subjected to a limited review by the statutory auditors, Price Waterhouse & Co Chartered Accountants LLP, in compliance with Regulation 30 and Regulation 52 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Financial Performance Highlights
Operational efficiency improved alongside top-line growth, resulting in significant bottom-line expansion. EBITDA rose 14% year-on-year to ₹327 crore, up from ₹286 crore in Q1FY26. The EBITDA margin expanded by approximately 50 basis points to 16.0%, reflecting disciplined cost management. Profit before tax (PBT) increased sharply by 39% to ₹39 crore, leading to the 21% jump in PAT.
| Metric | Q1 FY26 (₹ Cr) | Q1 FY27 (₹ Cr) | Growth % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations | 1,841 | 2,046 | 11% |
| EBITDA | 286 | 327 | 14% |
| Profit Before Tax | 28 | 39 | 39% |
| Net Profit After Tax | 24 | 29 | 21% |
Standalone net profit stood at ₹31.20 crore, up from ₹21.40 crore in the previous year’s quarter. Basic earnings per share (EPS) improved to ₹0.24 on a consolidated basis and ₹0.26 on a standalone basis, compared to ₹0.20 and ₹0.18 respectively in Q1FY26.
Segmental Growth Drivers
The lifestyle brands segment, comprising Louis Philippe, Van Heusen, Allen Solly, Peter England, and Simon Carter, contributed significantly to overall performance. Revenue from this segment grew 10% year-on-year to ₹1,725 crore, supported by broad-based organic performance. The segment’s EBITDA grew 12% to ₹319 crore, with margins holding steady at 18.5%, up 40 basis points year-on-year.
The emerging business portfolio, which includes American Eagle, Reebok, and Van Heusen Innerwear, demonstrated accelerated growth. Revenue surged 19% year-on-year to ₹332 crore, driven by 11% like-to-like (LTL) growth and over 30% expansion in e-commerce sales. This segment saw a remarkable 170% increase in EBITDA, with margins expanding by 240 basis points to reach 4.3%.
What the Numbers Show
A key analytical observation from the Q1FY27 results is the divergent growth rates between revenue and profitability metrics. While revenue grew by 11%, EBITDA expanded by 14% and PBT by 39%. This disproportionate rise in profitability indicates significant operating leverage, likely stemming from improved inventory turnover and higher contribution margins from the high-growth emerging business segment. The expansion in EBITDA margin by 50 basis points despite rising input costs suggests effective pricing power and cost control measures implemented by management.
Operational Expansion
Retail expansion remains a central pillar of the company’s growth strategy. During the quarter, ABLBL added over 65 stores (gross), bringing its total retail footprint to 3,362 exclusive brand outlets spanning approximately 5 million square feet. The company also maintains a presence across more than 39,500 multi-brand outlets and over 6,500 shop-in-shops in department stores nationwide. E-commerce continued to scale on a healthier operating foundation, growing over 23% year-on-year, aided by strong secondary sales on marketplace platforms and a rebound in own e-commerce business.
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Historical Stock Returns for Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
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| +0.23% | +1.96% | -1.61% | -9.86% | -34.23% | -40.33% |
Can the emerging business segment sustain its 19% revenue growth and 240 basis point margin expansion in Q2FY27, or is this driven by one-off seasonal factors?
How will the aggressive addition of 65 new stores impact same-store sales growth (LTL) and overall ROI as the retail footprint expands to over 3,300 outlets?
Given the 39% surge in PBT versus 11% revenue growth, what specific cost-control measures or inventory optimizations are driving this operating leverage, and are they scalable?


































