Shadowfax Technologies raises FY27 revenue guidance to 38-40% on record Q1FY27 profit
Shadowfax Technologies reported record Q1FY27 net profit of ₹65 crore on revenue of ₹1,358 crore, with 64.9% YoY revenue growth and Adj. EBITDA margin expanding 204 bps to 4.9%. The company raised its FY27 revenue growth guidance to 38-40% from 27-30%, leads quick commerce outsourcing with over 50% market share, and expanded its Prime Large business to 10,000 pin codes with ~170% YoY revenue growth to ~₹75 crore.

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Shadowfax Technologies delivered its strongest quarterly performance to date in Q1FY27, reporting a record net profit of ₹65 crore and revenue of ₹1,358 crore. The logistics technology firm achieved a 64.9% year-on-year revenue surge, marking the fifth consecutive quarter of over 60% growth. Building on this momentum, the company has raised its FY27 revenue growth forecast from 27-30% to 38-40%, while keeping margin goals stable — signalling quicker growth with careful profit management. Strong Q1 results, better outlook with enterprise clients, rising new customer numbers, and boosts in hyperlocal and e-commerce segments are driving this upgrade.
Financial Highlights
The consolidated results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, demonstrate broad-based improvement across key metrics. Revenue grew 9.8% quarter-on-quarter to ₹1,358 crore. Net profit jumped 715.9% year-on-year to ₹65 crore, the highest quarterly PAT in the company's history. Ind AS EBITDA reached ₹92 crore with a margin of 6.8%, an improvement of 370 basis points year-on-year. Adjusted EBITDA stood at ₹67 crore, reflecting a 204 basis point margin expansion.
| Metric: | Q1FY27 | Q1FY26 | YoY Growth | QoQ Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (₹ Cr): | 1,358 | 824 | 64.9% | 9.8% |
| Orders (Cr): | 24.7 | 13.5 | 83.3% | 9.2% |
| Ind AS EBITDA (₹ Cr): | 92 | 25 | 264.1% | 14.2% |
| Ind AS EBITDA Margin: | 6.8% | 3.1% | +370 bps | +21 bps |
| Adj. EBITDA (₹ Cr): | 67 | 24 | 181.1% | 15.3% |
| Adj. EBITDA Margin: | 4.9% | 2.9% | +204 bps | +23 bps |
| Net Profit (₹ Cr): | 65 | 8 | 715.9% | 17.2% |
| Net Profit Margin: | 4.8% | 1.0% | +380 bps | +31 bps |
Operational and Network Expansion
Shadowfax processed 24.7 crore orders in the quarter, combining express parcel and hyperlocal shipments. Express parcel revenue grew 87.3% year-on-year, while hyperlocal revenue increased by 53.0%. The company expanded its network to 16,372 pin codes, adding nearly eight new pin codes daily — the largest pin code addition in its history — supported by 5,095 touchpoints and over 53 lakh square feet of operating space. The Prime Large business segment expanded to 10,000 pin codes in Q1FY27, reaching its full-year target ahead of schedule, and the company now aims to extend this to 12,000 pin codes. Revenue from this segment increased approximately 170% year-on-year to about ₹75 crore. Capital expenditure during the quarter was approximately ₹60 crore, with 77% directed toward network and automation improvements for long-term middle-mile capacity ahead of the busy sales season.
The following table summarises key operational and segment developments during the quarter:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Pin Codes: | 16,372 |
| Prime Large Pin Codes (Q1FY27): | 10,000 (target achieved; new target: 12,000) |
| Prime Large Revenue Growth (YoY): | ~170% to ~₹75 Cr |
| Quick Commerce Market Share: | Over 50% |
| Industry Outsourcing Level: | 12%–15% |
| Capex (Q1FY27): | ~₹60 Cr (77% on network & automation) |
Quick Commerce Leadership
Shadowfax leads quick commerce outsourcing with over 50% market share, even as industry-wide outsourcing levels range from 12% to 15%. The company plans to maintain its initial margin goals while reinvesting extra profits to expand market share and build new capabilities, reflecting a deliberate strategy of balancing profitability with long-term competitive positioning.
Technology Initiatives
The firm continued to deploy AI-driven solutions to enhance efficiency. Shadowfax 360, a self-serve digital shipping platform for SMEs, onboarded 1,200+ transacting SMEs in Q1FY27. The AI copilot for delivery partners, Delivery Partner Buddy, handled approximately 16,000 rider conversations daily, resolving ~97% without human intervention. Additionally, Vision AI at pickup points identified ~40% of mismatched reverse pickups before they incurred losses, operating at ~35x lower inference cost than frontier models.
Management Commentary
Abhishek Bansal, Co-founder and CEO, stated that Q1FY27 was the most profitable quarter in the company's history, with sequential growth accelerating compared to Q4FY26. He highlighted that capacity additions were made ahead of demand, positioning the network to handle peak-season volumes. "We are building one of India's largest and most impactful logistics companies, and the best of that story is still ahead of us," Bansal said.
Regulatory Disclosure
The unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results were approved by the Board of Directors on July 31, 2026. The disclosure was filed pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Krishnakanth Venkata Gangavarapu, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, signed the intimation.
Historical Stock Returns for Shadowfax Technologies
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
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| -0.47% | +3.98% | +15.29% | +115.63% | +134.02% | +134.02% |
How will the aggressive expansion of the Prime Large segment to 12,000 pin codes impact Shadowfax's capital expenditure trajectory and margin stability in Q2FY27?
With industry outsourcing levels at only 12-15%, what specific strategies is Shadowfax employing to accelerate the adoption rate among e-commerce and quick commerce players?
Can the AI-driven efficiency gains, such as the 35x lower inference cost for Vision AI, be scaled across the entire network to sustain the 6.8% Ind AS EBITDA margin amid rising operational volumes?


































