07 Aug Pidilite Industries shares rise over 2% after 18% YoY jump in Q1 PAT, 1:1 bonus share announcement
The leading adhesives and construction chemicals manufacturer reported a PAT of Rs 678 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, as against the same quarter last year. Net sales rose 10.6% YoY to Rs 3,742 crore, backed by strong performance across categories and geographies.
EBITDA before non-operating income stood at Rs 941 crore, marking a 15.8% YoY increase, while profit before tax and exceptional items (PBT) came in at Rs 916 crore, up 19.1% over the year-ago quarter.
The company’s revenue growth was supported by volume growth (UVG) of 9.9%, with both Consumer & Bazaar (C&B) and Business-to-Business (B2B) segments showing strong momentum.
The B2B segment delivered its eighth consecutive quarter of double-digit UVG, at 12.6%.
Pidilite’s gross margins remained stable, while EBITDA margins improved by 101 basis points year-on-year. Domestic subsidiaries delivered 11.5% sales growth, with EBITDA rising sharply by 31.7%, aided by softer input costs. International subsidiaries reported a 6.4% YoY increase in revenue, while EBITDA for the segment rose by 9%.Additionally, the company, to commemorate the 101st birth anniversary of its founder, BK Parekh, has approved a bonus share issue in the ratio of 1:1 (one bonus share for every one fully paid equity share held). Additionally, the board declared a special interim dividend of Rs 10 per share.Going forward, Pidilite emphasised its continued investment in building a resilient supply chain, new manufacturing capacities, and innovation across C&B and B2B segments—both of which continue to positively contribute to overall revenue.
“As we look ahead, we continue to remain cautiously optimistic as the domestic operating environment improves with good monsoons, steady demand conditions, especially in the construction sector, lower interest rates and recent measures to improve liquidity. We, however, remain watchful of geopolitical developments with their likely impact on supply chain disruptions and uncertainty around global tariffs. We remain committed to our strategic agenda of delivering consistent, profitable volume-led growth through investment in our brands, supply chain and people,” said Sudhanshu Vats, Managing Director of Pidilite Industries.
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