Alcohol stock jumps 15% after reporting 95% YoY growth in net profit 

Synopsis: Piccadilly Agro Industries jumped 15% after reporting a strong 95% YoY growth in Q3FY26 net profit to Rs. 47.6 crore, with revenue up 51% to Rs. 313.8 crore, led by robust distillery performance.

This is an integrated agro-based company with a strong presence in distillery, sugar, and other businesses, which is now in the spotlight after reporting Q3FY26 results with net profit growth of 95%.

With a market capitalisation of Rs. 5,698 cr, the shares of Piccadily Agro Industries Ltd are currently trading at Rs. 627 per share, increasing 15% in today’s market session, making a high of Rs. 635, up from its previous close of Rs. 554.10 per share. 

Year-on-Year (YoY) Performance

The company delivered a strong YoY performance in Q3FY26, reflecting robust operational and profitability growth. Revenue from operations increased sharply by 51%, rising from Rs. 208.3 crore in Q3FY25 to Rs. 313.8 crore in Q3FY26, driven by improved demand and better execution. 

Profit before tax (PBT) surged by about 87%, climbing from Rs. 36.1 crore to Rs. 67.5 crore, indicating enhanced operating leverage and cost efficiency. Net Profit Margin grew from 12.18 % to 15.3%, which is a 26% rise. Net profit nearly doubled, registering a significant 95% growth, increasing from Rs. 24.4 crore to Rs. 47.6 crore over the same period, highlighting strong margin expansion and overall financial strength.

Quarter-on-Quarter (QoQ) Performance

On a sequential basis, the company also posted an impressive improvement in Q3FY26. Revenue from operations grew by approximately 34.9%, rising from Rs. 232.6 crore in Q2FY26 to Rs. 313.8 crore, supported by higher volumes and better realization. 

Profit before tax witnessed a substantial 92% jump, increasing from Rs. 35.1 crore to Rs. 67.5 crore, reflecting sharp operational improvement. Net profit grew by around 83%, rising from Rs. 26 crore to Rs. 47.6 crore, underscoring strong earnings momentum and effective cost management during the quarter.

Segment Revenue & Results

For the quarter ended December 31, 2025, Piccadilly Agro Industries reported total segment revenue of Rs. 315.23 crore, driven primarily by the Distillery segment at Rs. 284.97 crore, followed by Sugar at Rs. 28.83 crore and Others at Rs. 1.43 crore, underscoring the distillery business as the main growth engine.

The company recorded a total segment profit before interest and tax of Rs. 75.50 crore. The Distillery segment contributed a strong profit of Rs. 81.24 crore, while the Sugar segment reported a loss of Rs. 5.74 crore, reflecting continued margin pressure in sugar operations.

After interest and unallocable expenses, Piccadilly Agro posted a profit before tax of Rs. 67.50 crore for the quarter, indicating robust operational performance led by higher distillery margins.

About expansions

The company’s sustained effort to grow, including increasing the size of the Indri facility, the construction of a new building in Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh and the continued development of barrels and maturation infrastructureis proceeding as expected and will keep the company on course to meet its long term objectives.

Piccadilly Agro Industries Ltd is an integrated agro-based company with a strong presence in distillery, sugar, and cogeneration businesses. Headquartered in Haryana, the company is a leading producer of extra neutral alcohol (ENA), ethanol, and premium alcoholic beverages, including its well-known Indri Single Malt Indian Whisky. 

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