Kewal Kiran Clothing Ltd (NSE:KKCL)

Q1 2026 Kewal Kiran Clothing Ltd Earnings Call Transcript

Aug 8, 2025 / 06:00 AM GMT

Release Date Price: ₹548.65 (-3.40%)

Transcript

Key Points

Positve

Kewal Kiran Clothing Ltd (BOM:532732) reported a strong start to FY26 with consolidated revenue for Q1 standing at INR 235 crore, up 54.5% year-on-year.
The company achieved a notable volume growth of 46.4% year-on-year, reflecting strong consumer demand.
EBITDA for the quarter grew by 50.6% year-on-year, with an EBITDA margin of 17.8%, at the upper end of the guided range.
The company added a net 14 EBOs during the quarter, bringing the total count to 623 stores, focusing on tier 1, 2, and 3 cities.
Kewal Kiran Clothing Ltd (BOM:532732) is well-positioned to benefit from improving consumer sentiment and expects to maintain growth momentum through the festive and winter seasons.

Negative

The working capital cycle is currently high, expected to streamline over the year to stay effective between 130 to 135 days.
Gross margins have dipped due to changes in channel and category mix, with denim growth being lower compared to other categories.
The company has not taken any recent price hikes, and the competitive market environment may limit future pricing power.
Despite strong growth, the PBT has not improved significantly, with only a marginal increase excluding other income.
The company faces challenges in maintaining margins while expanding, as increased depreciation and finance costs impact profitability.

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KKCL.NS - Kewal Kiran Clothing Ltd
Q1 2026 Kewal Kiran Clothing Ltd Earnings Call
Aug 08, 2025 / 06:00AM GMT

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Ladies and gentlemen, good day and welcome to the Cable Kit and Clothing Limited Q1F 526 earnings conference call hosted by Marathon Capital Advisory Private Limited.

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