United Spirits Market Cap Surpasses ₹1 Lakh Crore After Q1 Results
July 24th, 2024
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United Spirits Ltd. has achieved a significant milestone, with its market capitalisation crossing ₹1 lakh crore following a 6.4% surge in its stock price on Wednesday. This impressive rise came after the company reported its Q1 results for the June quarter, which were released post-market hours on Tuesday.
Q1 Results Overview:
- Revenue: United Spirits reported a revenue of ₹2,352 crore, surpassing the CNBC-TV18 poll estimate of ₹2,335 crore.
- EBITDA: The company's Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation, and Amortisation (EBITDA) stood at ₹458 crore, significantly beating the CNBC-TV18 poll estimate of ₹405 crore.
Segment Performance:
- Prestige & Above Segment: This segment showed robust growth, with revenue increasing by 10.1%, outpacing the expected 8-9% growth. Volumes in this segment also grew by 5.1%, exceeding analysts' expectations of 4-5% growth.
- Popular Segment: Despite the overall positive performance, the popular segment experienced a 2.4% decline in value and a 4.6% drop in volumes year-on-year, which was slightly higher than the anticipated 3-4% decline.
Management Outlook:
The company’s management remains optimistic, aiming to deliver sustainable performance even in a soft demand environment. They noted that their renovation and innovation offerings have received an encouraging response from the market.
Strategic Acquisitions:
United Spirits also announced two strategic acquisitions:
- A 15% stake in V9 Beverages for ₹2.29 crore. V9 Beverages manufactures distilled non-alcoholic beverages under the "Sober" brand.
- A 25% stake in Quaffine, a specialty cold brew coffee liqueur.
Market Performance:
- Stock Movement: Shares of United Spirits are trading 5.2% higher at ₹1,400. The stock had previously crossed ₹90,000 crore in market capitalisation in May this year.
- Year-to-Date Performance: The stock has now gained 7% so far this year and has been on the rise for three consecutive days.
United Spirits' strong Q1 performance and strategic acquisitions have significantly boosted investor confidence, contributing to the surge in its stock price and market capitalisation. As the company continues to innovate and expand its portfolio, it remains well-positioned to maintain its growth trajectory in the competitive beverage industry.