Westlife Foodworld Limited announced its audited financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. The company, which owns and operates McDonald's restaurants in West and South India, reported a disciplined performance with revenue growth and steady margin expansion.

Q4 FY26 Financial Highlights

The company reported a total income of ₹6.62 billion for Q4 FY26, with revenue from operations at ₹6.55 billion, representing an 8.7% increase year-on-year. Operating EBITDA stood at ₹870 million, up 9.6% YoY, while the Operating EBITDA margin remained broadly stable at 13.3%. Cash Profit After Tax (PAT) was ₹487 million, accounting for 7.4% of sales. For the full year FY26, revenue reached ₹26.26 billion, a 5.4% YoY increase, with Cash PAT at ₹2.35 billion, a 23.4% YoY growth.

Operational Performance and Expansion

Operational discipline anchored profitability during the quarter, with Gross Margin expanding approximately 60 basis points sequentially and Restaurant Operating Margin (ROM) improving around 70 bps YoY to 19.8%. The company navigated inflationary pressures through supply chain efficiencies and cost optimisation initiatives.

On the expansion front, Westlife Foodworld added 21 restaurants in Q4 FY26, bringing its total footprint to 478 restaurants across 78 cities. The company remains on track to achieve its medium-term target of 580–630 restaurants by 2027, with plans to add 60+ restaurants in FY27.

Digital and Consumer Trends

Digital channels continued to gain traction, contributing approximately 76% to overall sales. The platform recorded approximately 3.5 million Monthly Active Users (MAUs) and 52 million cumulative app downloads. Consumer initiatives such as Everyday Value Meals at ₹99 and a monthly McCafé coffee subscription helped drive frequency and brand loyalty.

Management Commentary

Commenting on the performance, Amit Jatia, Chairperson of Westlife Foodworld Limited, said, "In a quarter marked by evolving market dynamics, our performance reflects the strength of our long-term strategy and disciplined execution. Despite ongoing external pressures, our focus on value leadership, digital engagement, and operational efficiency enabled us to sustain margins while improving guest counts."

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Westlife Foodworld Limited has announced comprehensive plans for its Q4 FY26 financial disclosure, including a board meeting to review audited results and an earnings conference call for stakeholders on May 7, 2026. The company issued revised notifications to stock exchanges on April 23, 2026, providing updated details about the earnings conference call and media interactions scheduled to follow the financial results announcement.

Board Meeting and Results Announcement

The board meeting was initially notified on April 20, 2026, with the company formally informing BSE and NSE about the scheduled review of audited financial results for the quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2026. The notification was issued in compliance with Regulation 29 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Earnings Conference Call Details

Following the results announcement, Westlife Foodworld will host an earnings conference call for analysts and investors on May 7, 2026, at 4:30 pm IST. The management team will conduct a brief discussion on the quarter's performance followed by an interactive question and answer session.

International Participation Options

The earnings call accommodates global participation with multiple time zones and access numbers. International participants can join via toll-free numbers from Hong Kong (800 964 448), Singapore (800 101 2045), UK (080 8101 1573), and USA (186 6746 2133). The call timing corresponds to 7:00 pm HKT/SGT, 7:00 am EDT, and 12:00 pm BST for international stakeholders.

Regulatory Compliance and Documentation

Both notifications were signed by Dr. Shatadru Sengupta, Company Secretary, with digital authentication. The revised disclosure on April 23, 2026, was issued under Regulation 30 read with Part A of Schedule III of SEBI regulations, ensuring comprehensive compliance with listing requirements. The company confirmed that audio recordings and transcripts will be available within five working days on the investors section of the company website.

Corporate Communication Framework

Westlife Foodworld operates from its registered office at 1001, Tower-3, 10th Floor, One International Center, Senapati Bapat Marg, Prabhadevi, Mumbai 400013, with CIN L65990MH1982PLC028593. The company maintains dual listing on BSE (505533) and NSE (WESTLIFE), with all regulatory communications addressed to both exchanges simultaneously to ensure comprehensive market disclosure.