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Kaveri Seed Company Ltd

Q1 FY26

Kaveri Seed Company Q1 FY26 earnings call: Revenue & Margins

Q1 FY26 earnings call: what management guided on revenue, margins and order book.

Price₹760
Market cap₹4.0K Cr
P/E13.6
Updated23 Aug 2026
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The short version

Company expects overall growth of 15% to 20% over the next 3 to 5 years. The company expects overall growth of 15% to 20% annually for the next 3-5 years. - Non-cotton segments (maize, rice, vegetables) are projected to sustain around 20% growth. - Cotton segment growth was delayed by a year due to illegal seeds and acreage decline but is expected to rebound strongly, with new products contributing 80%-90% of cotton revenue by FY28. - Margins are expected to improve going forward as product mix shifts and cost pressures ease. - EBITDA margins dipped 1% this year due to higher cotton production costs, but non-cotton margins rose. - Depreciation expense will remain stable around RS.

From Kaveri Seed Company Ltd's Q1 FY26 earnings-call transcript · updated 23 Aug 2026.

Revenue & Sales Performance

  • Company expects overall growth of 15% to 20% over the next 3 to 5 years.
  • Non-cotton segments (maize, hybrid rice, vegetables) anticipated to grow around 20% annually due to increasing acreages and new product pipelines.
  • Maize volumes grew by over 21% recently and expected to continue strong growth.
  • Hybrid rice and non-cotton hybrids showing volume and revenue growth; hybrid rice volumes increased by ~6.5%.
  • Cotton volumes declined by 15% recently due to illegal seed competition; however, new cotton products are gaining share.
  • For cotton, new products projected to contribute 80%-90% of revenues by FY28, indicating strong future growth in new product sales.

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Profitability & Margins

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Capital Expenditure Plans

  • Kaveri Seed Company has invested approximately Rs. 45-50 crores in a new R&D plant, recently inaugurated.
  • R&D capital expenditure is expected to continue alongside revenue expenditure of Rs. 15-17 crores per quarter.
  • The company is expanding its subsidiary network to other states to market a broader range of hybrids beyond cotton.
  • Crop nutrients segment, currently Rs. 45-50 crores in business, is being developed with plans to expand product offerings and distribution across India within 1-2 years.

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Fundraising & Capital Structure

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Order Book & Pipeline

The transcript provided does not contain specific details regarding the current or expected order book or pending orders for Kaveri Seed Company Limited as of the Q1 FY26 earnings call. Key points related to sales and inventory that might be relevant: - The company has built some buffer stock intentionally due to previous inventory crunch, especially in cotton seeds. - Cotton inventory is slightly higher than anticipated but forms around 20% of revenue. - There is optimism about better performance in the next three quarters and overall 20% growth in sales expected for the year. - Exports are expected to grow by 30-40% compared to last year.

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Kaveri Seed Company Ltd — Quarterly revenue & net profit

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Reported quarterly figures (₹ Cr). Latest: revenue ₹107 Cr, net loss ₹28 Cr. Revenue and profit are scaled separately — hover a quarter for exact figures.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What were Kaveri Seed Company Ltd Q1 FY26 results?

Company expects overall growth of 15% to 20% over the next 3 to 5 years. The company expects overall growth of 15% to 20% annually for the next 3-5 years. - Non-cotton segments (maize, rice, vegetables) are projected to sustain around 20% growth. - Cotton segment growth was delayed by a year due to illegal seeds and acreage decline but is expected to rebound strongly, with new products contributing 80%-90% of cotton revenue by FY28. - Margins are expected to improve going forward as product mix shifts and cost pressures ease. - EBITDA margins dipped 1% this year due to higher cotton production costs, but non-cotton margins rose. - Depreciation expense will remain stable around RS.

What is Kaveri Seed Company Ltd share price analysis?

Kaveri Seed Company Ltd currently shows a neutral. The stock trades at a P/E of 13.6 with a market cap of ₹4,020 Cr. Investors should review the full earnings analysis for detailed insights.

Is Kaveri Seed Company Ltd planning capital expenditure?

Kaveri Seed Company has invested approximately Rs.

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