Westlife Foodworld Reports Q1 Results and Declares Interim Dividend of Rs 0.75 Per Share
Westlife Foodworld, operator of McDonald's in West and South India, reported Q1 financial results. Revenue grew 6.7% to ₹657.64 crore, but net profit declined 62.3% to ₹1.23 crore compared to the previous year. The company announced an interim dividend of ₹0.75 per equity share, with a record date of August 4 and payment by August 22.

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Westlife Foodworld Ltd. , the company behind McDonald's restaurants in West and South India, has reported its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, showing a mixed performance with revenue growth but a decline in profit.
Revenue Growth
Westlife Foodworld's consolidated revenue from operations for Q1 reached ₹657.64 crore, marking a 6.7% increase from ₹616.33 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. This growth in revenue demonstrates the company's ability to drive sales despite challenging market conditions.
Profit Decline
Despite the revenue growth, the company's consolidated net profit saw a substantial decrease. Westlife Foodworld reported a net profit of ₹1.23 crore for Q1, down significantly from ₹3.25 crore in the same quarter last year. This represents a 62.3% year-on-year decline in profit.
Financial Highlights
Here's a breakdown of Westlife Foodworld's Q1 financial performance:
Metric | Q1 (₹ in crore) | Q1 Previous Year (₹ in crore) | YoY Change |
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Revenue from Operations | 657.64 | 616.33 | +6.7% |
Net Profit | 1.23 | 3.25 | -62.3% |
Dividend Announcement
The Board of Directors of Westlife Foodworld has approved an interim dividend of ₹0.75 per equity share with a face value of ₹2 each. The record date for determining shareholder eligibility for this dividend has been set as August 4. The dividend will be paid by August 22.
Company Operations
Westlife Foodworld operates McDonald's restaurants across West and South India through its wholly-owned subsidiary Hardcastle Restaurants Private Limited (HRPL). The company continues to focus on expanding its presence in these regions.
Looking Ahead
While the company has shown the ability to grow its revenue in the face of economic challenges, the significant drop in net profitability may raise concerns among investors. As Westlife Foodworld moves forward, it will be crucial to monitor how the company balances its growth strategies with cost management to improve its bottom line in the coming quarters while maintaining its positive trajectory in revenue growth.
Historical Stock Returns for Westlife Foodworld
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