What’s new

• Consolidated Q4 revenue grew 51% to ₹415.83 crore.
• Q4 net profit jumped 149% to ₹54.86 crore.
• Board recommended a final dividend of ₹43 per share, up 105% from ₹21.

Why it matters

The dividend is the signal. A 105% payout hike is not made on a single good quarter. It implies the company's cash generation has strengthened materially and that management sees the profit growth as repeatable. The full-year results support that view.

What we’re watching

• Whether the food segment can sustain its growth momentum in FY27.
• The payout ratio in subsequent quarters to test dividend sustainability.
• Management commentary on the specific drivers behind the 51% revenue surge.

The full read

Vadilal's consolidated Q4 revenue hit ₹415.83 crore, up 51% year-on-year. Net profit surged 149% to ₹54.86 crore. For the full year, the company posted ₹1,503.12 crore in revenue and ₹155.11 crore in profit. But the real headline is the dividend: ₹43 per share, a 105% increase over last year's ₹21. That is not a token gesture. A payout hike of this scale, alongside strong full-year earnings, means the company is confident it can fund both investments and a significantly larger cash return. The profit jump is anchored in the food segment. The dividend suggests management sees this as the new baseline, not a one-off.

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