PC Jeweller shares soar 14% on Q4 PAT jumps 58% YoY, strong management commentary
PC Jeweller reported strong operational performance for the quarter, supported by sustained consumer demand and steady sales momentum. Standalone revenue for Q4 FY26 rose 33% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 927 crore, compared with Rs 699 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. For the full financial year FY26, the company posted revenue of Rs 3,353 crore, marking a 49% increase over Rs 2,243 crore reported in FY25.
EBITDA for the March quarter stood at a profit of Rs 180 crore, up 25% from Rs 144 crore in Q4 FY25, aided by operating leverage and improved cost efficiencies. On a full-year basis, EBITDA rose 67% to Rs 861 crore in FY26, compared with a profit of Rs 517 crore in the previous financial year.
Robust outlook
The company said it continues to progress towards its goal of becoming debt-free. As of date, the company has reduced its outstanding debt by more than 90% since the execution of the settlement agreement with banks on 30 September 2024, reflecting significant improvement in its financial position.
“We plan for a debt-free balance sheet soon, rapid expansion through opening large format franchise showrooms, market penetration and expansion through opening franchise showrooms under government tie-ups and value chain integration through mining activities,” the management said.
During the quarter, a subsidiary of PC Jeweller incorporated PCJ Mining SARL in the Republic of Chad to undertake the extraction of precious metal ores. The company said that in April 2026, PCJ Mining SARL received a licence for semi-mechanized artisanal gold mining from the Ministry of Petroleum, Mining and Oil Geology, Republic of Chad.
According to the company, the development offers an opportunity to explore mining operations and could help create vertical integration opportunities across its value chain.
Separately, the company received enquiries and feedback from prospective business partners regarding establishing large-format franchise showrooms. The company believes this expansion strategy could help it gain market share from the unorganised sector without requiring additional capital investment.PC Jeweller added that discussions with several prospective partners are at an advanced stage and align with its broader plan to open up to 100 large franchise showrooms over the next 12 to 18 months.
(Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of The Economic Times)
