Sapphire Foods Q1 FY27 Results & Concall Highlights: Revenue, Margins & Order Book
Published 25 Aug 2026 | Market Cap: ₹7.8K Cr
KFC aims for 17%-20% growth, aligned with aggregator growth of 18%-20%, driven by same-store sales growth (SSSG) recovery. Sapphire Foods reported strong Q1 FY '27 performance with 15% consolidated revenue growth, best in 11 quarters, and 37% adjusted EBITDA growth, best in 15 quarters.
From Sapphire Foods's Q1 FY27 earnings-call transcript · updated 25 Aug 2026.
Price
₹246
Market Cap
₹7.8K Cr
P/E Ratio
3164.3
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Sapphire Foods — Quarterly revenue & net profit
Reported quarterly figures (₹ Cr). Latest: revenue ₹792 Cr, net profit ₹-13 Cr.
Full financials →📊 Revenue & Sales Performance
Rank 3- →KFC aims for 17%-20% growth, aligned with aggregator growth of 18%-20%, driven by same-store sales growth (SSSG) recovery.
- →Pizza Hut growth remains cautious, with expansion paused until brand challenges and strategies are resolved; double-digit growth unlikely until then.
- →New store openings for KFC targeted at 60-80 stores annually; expansion moderated based on internal metrics like strike rates and average daily sales (ADS).
- →Long-term view for KFC includes potentially doubling store count over 5 years; 4,000-5,000 stores in India possible over decades but not near-term.
- →Sri Lanka business targets high single-digit growth (8-10%) despite inflationary pressures.
- →Positive transaction growth noted, especially in dine-in and takeaway; value-driven offers helping customer acquisition.
- →SSSG of around 5% is considered positive in current macro conditions and key for improving profitability and sustaining sales momentum.
📈 Profitability & Margins
Rank 3- →Sapphire Foods reported strong Q1 FY '27 performance with 15% consolidated revenue growth, best in 11 quarters, and 37% adjusted EBITDA growth, best in 15 quarters.
- →KFC delivered 5% same-store sales growth (SSSG), with 17% system growth; strong dine-in and takeaway contributed.
- →Management plans to expand KFC by 60-80 stores annually, based on internal strike rate metrics ensuring unit economics and payback remain healthy.
- →Pizza Hut remains cautious on expansion, focusing on brand turnaround and unified franchise strategies; positive 1% SSSG indicates early recovery.
- →Sri Lanka to maintain high single-digit growth guidance despite inflationary pressures.
- →Operating leverage begins above 3-5% SSSG, and current price hikes have not negatively affected demand.
- →Long-term ambition to double store count in 5 years; potential eventual scale of 4,000-5,000 KFC stores in India over decades.
- →Continued focus on sustaining SSSG growth as primary driver for margin and profitability improvements.
🏗️ Capital Expenditure Plans
Yes- →Sapphire Foods plans to continue its store expansion with a focus on opening 60 to 80 KFC stores annually for the near term, as stated for calendar year 2026 and likely beyond.
- →Pizza Hut store expansion will remain cautious, consistent with the approach taken in calendar years 2025 and 2026, pending resolution of brand challenges.
- →Expansion decisions are guided by internal "strike rates" metrics assessing new store Average Daily Sales (ADS) and payback performance. If strike rates decline, expansion plans will be moderated.
- →No new strategic investments or major capital allocation beyond store expansion and marketing initiatives (especially to support value offerings and consumer recruitment) were explicitly mentioned.
- →Investments in digital kiosks are ongoing, with about 75% of KFC stores having kiosks implemented.
- →Focus remains on driving operations and sales growth rather than increasing immediate margins through capex.
💰 Fundraising & Capital Structure
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Frequently Asked Questions
What were Sapphire Foods Q1 FY27 results?
KFC aims for 17%-20% growth, aligned with aggregator growth of 18%-20%, driven by same-store sales growth (SSSG) recovery. Sapphire Foods reported strong Q1 FY '27 performance with 15% consolidated revenue growth, best in 11 quarters, and 37% adjusted EBITDA growth, best in 15 quarters.
What is Sapphire Foods share price analysis?
Sapphire Foods currently shows a below-average growth signal. The stock trades at a P/E of 3164.3 with a market cap of ₹7,788 Cr. Investors should review the full earnings analysis for detailed insights.
Is Sapphire Foods planning capital expenditure?
Sapphire Foods plans to continue its store expansion with a focus on opening 60 to 80 KFC stores annually for the near term, as stated for calendar year 2026 and likely beyond. - Pizza Hut store expansion will remain cautious, consistent with the approach taken in calendar years 2025 and 2026, pending resolution of brand challenges. - Expansion decisions are guided by internal "strike rates" metrics assessing new store Average Daily Sales (ADS) and payback performance.
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