Emami and Dabur brace for Q2 results with revenue growth and margin pressure expected
Emami and Dabur India report this week. HDFC Securities expects revenue growth and margin contraction, and both companies may declare interim dividends.
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what happened
Emami and Dabur India, two of the largest names in India's fast-moving consumer goods sector, are due to report second-quarter earnings this week, according to Moody's. Dabur's board meets on November 4 and Emami's on November 5, and both may approve interim dividends for FY27.
HDFC Securities expects Emami's revenue to rise about 20% year on year and Dabur India's by roughly 11%. The brokerage also sees gross and EBITDA margins narrowing for both companies, with Emami's adjusted profit growing close to 4% and Dabur India's around 9%.
Shares have been under pressure. Dabur India closed 0.85% lower on Friday at Rs366 on BSE, giving it a market value of Rs65,175.18 crore, while Emami fell 3.04% to Rs359.85.
why it matters
For investors, the key questions are how far rising costs will squeeze margins and what dividend decisions the companies make. Emami's roughly 34% drop over one year shows the sector is already being valued cautiously.
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