United Breweries Reports 20.5% YoY Profit Growth in Q4 Result

8 May 2025 , 11:45 AM

United Breweries Ltd. has reported a 20.5% YoY increase in standalone net profit for Q4 FY25 at ₹97.4 crore from ₹80.8 crore in the corresponding quarter of last year. Standalone operations revenue of the company increased 8.9% YoY in Q4 FY25 to ₹2,321.3 crore from ₹2,131.5 crore in Q4 FY24.

Independent EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation, and Amortisation) grew at a healthy 31.2% YoY to ₹186.3 crore in Q4 FY25 from ₹142 crore in Q4 FY24. EBITDA margin increased to 8% in Q4 FY25 from 6.7% in Q4 FY24.

Net sales in Q4 FY25 increased 9% higher YoY due to 5% volume growth and 24% growth in premium segment sales demonstrating the robust demand from consumers. Gross profit margin rose 37 basis points on a YoY basis to 42.1% in Q4 FY25, a higher improvement reflecting increasing pricing strength and cost savings.

EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes) grew 24% on a YoY basis, supported by continued expense towards brand building, organisational growth, and supply chain efficiencies towards preparing the businesses for peak-season demand.

Net sales throughout the financial year as a whole increased by 10%, underpinning 15% growth in EBIT. Interest income and free operating cash flow were, however, impacted by payment delays in a large corporation market.

The group achieved 11% higher gross profit for the full-year and a 44 basis point increase in gross profit margin, at 43% in FY25. Capex in FY25 was ₹254 crore, an increase of ₹64 crore over the previous year, for commercial growth as well as supply chain facilities.

United Breweries board has announced a dividend of ₹10 per face value ₹1 equity share for FY24. The dividend will be ratified by shareholders at the next annual general meeting (AGM) and will be dispatched on or before September 4, 2025.