LT Foods (NSE:LTFOODS) filed the transcript of its Q1 FY27 earnings conference call with both BSE and NSE on August 5, 2026, pursuant to Regulation 30 of SEBI LODR. The call was held on July 31, 2026, and covered unaudited financial results and operations for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
Key Highlights
- Consolidated revenue for Q1 FY27 stood at Rs 3,161 crores, reflecting 26% year-on-year growth and 19% on a normalised basis, as disclosed in the transcript.
- EBITDA for the quarter grew 20% year-on-year to Rs 363 crores, while profit after tax reached Rs 183 crores, a 9% year-on-year increase.
- The basmati and specialty rice segment delivered 34% year-on-year revenue growth to Rs 2,845 crores, with volume growth of 11% and segment EBITDA margin at 13%.
- Net debt-to-EBITDA improved to 0.48x and net debt-to-equity stood at 0.15x as of Q1 FY27, according to the CFO's disclosures during the call.
About the Company
LT Foods Limited (NSE:LTFOODS), headquartered in Gurugram, Haryana, is a branded food company operating in basmati rice, specialty rice, organic foods, and ready-to-heat or ready-to-cook categories. Its flagship brand, Daawat, is among India's leading basmati rice brands. The company markets its products across India, North America, Europe, the Middle East, and other international geographies, and is listed on both BSE and NSE under code 532783 and ticker LTFOODS respectively.
Announcement in Detail
The transcript, signed by Company Secretary and Compliance Officer Monika Chawla Jaggia on August 5, 2026, covers the earnings call moderated by Motilal Oswal Financial Services. Management confirmed consolidated revenue of Rs 3,161 crores for Q1 FY27, gross profit of Rs 1,029 crores (up 19% year-on-year), EBITDA of Rs 363 crores (up 20%), and PAT of Rs 183 crores (up 9%), with EPS at Rs 5.3 per share.
The CFO noted that EBITDA margin moderated to approximately 11% to 11.5% from 12.1% in the prior-year period, citing ongoing restructuring within the organic foods segment. On a sequential basis, revenue grew 8%, EBITDA grew 21%, and PAT grew 35%. Working capital metrics improved: inventory days moved from 221 days to 187 days, receivable days from 30 days to 26 days, and overall working capital reduced from 195 days to 170 days, all on a year-on-year basis as stated in the call transcript.
Impact on Investors
Investors will note that the transcript is an informational filing under Regulation 30 and does not announce a new corporate action or change in capital structure. The filing shows return on capital employed at 21.1% for the quarter, while net debt-to-equity at 0.15x and net debt-to-EBITDA at 0.48x indicate a relatively conservative balance sheet position as disclosed by management.
Shareholders will observe that the organic foods segment reported revenue of Rs 254 crores with an EBITDA margin of 4%, which management attributed to a deliberate shift from a wholesale to a consumer packaged goods model. The disclosed terms indicate this segment remains a drag on consolidated margins in the near term, a factor investors may wish to consider alongside the stronger performance in the core basmati business.
Sector / Market Context
India's basmati rice exports have been a significant contributor to the country's agricultural trade, with the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) regularly tracking volumes to key markets including the United States, Europe, and the Middle East. The transcript notes that LT Foods' U.S. basmati import share now exceeds 60%, positioning the company as a category leader in one of the largest premium rice import markets globally.