DMart Q2 Results: Standalone PAT Jumps 8% YoY to Rs 710 Crore, Revenue Up 14%


Introduction

Avenue Supermarts, the operator of DMart stores, reported strong financial results for Q2 FY2025, posting an 8% year-on-year (YoY) increase in standalone profit after tax (PAT), reaching Rs 710.37 crore. The company also recorded a 14% rise in revenue, which stood at Rs 14,050.32 crore, up from Rs 12,307.72 crore in the same quarter last year.

However, when compared to the previous quarter (Q1 FY2025), PAT was lower by over 12% from Rs 812.45 crore, while revenue saw a sequential increase from Rs 13,711.87 crore.

Profit and Revenue Growth
On a consolidated basis, Avenue Supermarts reported a 5.6% YoY increase in profit for Q2 FY2025, with net profit rising to Rs 659 crore from Rs 624 crore in Q2 FY2024. Consolidated revenue grew by 14% to Rs 14,444 crore, compared to Rs 12,624 crore in the year-ago period.

Key Financial Highlights
EBITDA: Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) rose by 10.3% YoY to Rs 1,105 crore in Q2 FY2025.
PAT Margin: The PAT margin for the quarter stood at 5%, slightly down from 5.3% in Q2 FY2024.
EPS: Basic Earnings Per Share (EPS) for Q2 FY2025 increased to Rs 10.92, up from Rs 10.12 in Q2 FY2024.


Store Expansion and Market Presence
During Q2 FY2025, Avenue Supermarts added 6 new stores, further expanding its reach in the competitive Indian retail market. The company continues to strengthen its footprint by focusing on value-driven pricing and wide product assortments to meet consumer demand.

H1 FY2025 Performance
For the first half of FY2025 (H1 FY2025), DMart's total revenue stood at Rs 27,762 crore, a 16% rise from Rs 23,892 crore in H1 FY2024. The company’s EBITDA for H1 FY2025 was Rs 2,326 crore, compared to Rs 2,038 crore in H1 FY2024, while EBITDA margin slightly declined to 8.4% from 8.5% in the previous year.

Outlook
Despite the challenges posed by inflation and fluctuating market conditions, DMart continues to exhibit steady growth through its low-cost model and focus on expanding its store network. The slight dip in margins reflects the broader pressures on the retail sector, but DMart's ability to maintain solid profitability suggests the company remains on strong footing.

Conclusion
DMart’s Q2 FY2025 results highlight its resilience in the highly competitive Indian retail market. The company’s consistent growth in profits and revenue, coupled with strategic store expansion, positions it well for continued success.

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