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Sapphire Foods Q1 FY27 earnings call: Revenue & Margins

Q1 FY27 earnings call: what management guided on revenue, margins and order book.

Price₹250

Market cap₹7.8K Cr

P/E3,164.3

Updated25 Aug 2026

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What the Q1 FY27 call signalled

1 of 3 strong

RevenueModerate growth

MarginMargins steady

CapexCapex planned

The short version

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.

Revenue & Sales Performance

Moderate growth

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.

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Profitability & Margins

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.

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Capital Expenditure Plans

Capex planned

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.

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Fundraising & Capital Structure

The transcript does not mention any current or future plans for fundraising through debt or equity for Sapphire Foods India Limited. Specifically: - No discussion or indication of new equity issuance or rights issues. - No mention of raising debt or refinancing existing debt in the near term.

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Order Book & Pipeline

The transcript provided from Sapphire Foods India Limited's Q1 FY27 earnings call does not explicitly mention any details regarding the company's current or expected order book or pending orders. The discussion primarily focuses on same-store sales growth (SSSG), customer acquisition, dine-in and takeaway trends, pricing strategy, store expansion plans, and operational performance across their brands KFC and Pizza Hut in India and Sri Lanka. - No direct information on order book or pending orders was disclosed. - Focus is on transaction growth, same-store sales, store openings, and profitability. - Expansion guidance includes opening 60-80 new KFC stores in the year; Pizza Hut expansion is cautious.

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Sapphire Foods — Quarterly revenue & net profit

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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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