Jubilant Foodworks Reports 14% Decline in Q4 Profit

Mumbai, May 20: Jubilant Foodworks Limited, the operator of the Domino’s Pizza chain in India, announced on Wednesday that its net profit for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2025-26 fell by 13.9% year-on-year to ₹42.6 crore. However, the company’s revenue increased by 6.4% to reach ₹1,679.7 crore during the same period.

In a stock exchange filing, the company reported that its earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) rose by 11.5% to ₹345 crore, while the EBITDA margin improved from 19.6% last year to 20.5%.

Additionally, the company declared a dividend of ₹1.2 per share for its investors.

Domino’s India recorded a 10.4% year-on-year growth in order volume. The company stated that its profit after tax (PAT), excluding extraordinary items, decreased by 2.8% year-on-year to ₹53.7 crore, with a PAT margin declining by 30 basis points to 3.2%.

Revenue from Domino’s saw a 5% annual increase, with delivery revenue rising by 10.3% year-on-year, and total order volume also up by 10.4%.

During the quarter, the company added a total of 61 new stores across all brands, bringing the total number of stores in India to 2,562.

In a letter to shareholders, the company noted that measures taken to provide affordable options for customers, such as reducing the minimum free delivery threshold to ₹99, selective cashback offers, and eliminating packaging fees in some markets, resulted in a decrease in average bill value.

The company’s fried chicken fast-food chain, ‘Popeyes’, reported a 28% annual increase in same-store sales.

Despite a slowdown in consumer demand, Domino’s India has performed within its medium-term growth guidance of 5-7% over the past two years.

According to the company, the demand for delivery orders has remained strong in the first six weeks of the fiscal year 2026-27, with early signs of stability in average bill value.

The company also indicated that a significant portion of its upcoming capital investments will focus on growth and technology, with plans to add approximately 300 new stores annually alongside the increasing number of ‘Popeyes’ outlets.

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