Varun Beverages Ltd

Q3 FY26Beverages

Varun Beverages Ltd Q3 FY26 Results & Concall Highlights: Revenue, Margins & Order Book

Q3 FY26 earnings call: what management guided on revenue, margins and order book.

Price₹430

Market cap₹1.5L Cr

P/E43.5

Updated23 Aug 2026

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The short version

The company aims to maintain double-digit volume growth in India, targeting mid-teen growth contingent on favorable weather conditions. The company maintains a double-digit volume growth target for the current year, especially in India and international markets like Africa, driven by capacity expansions and market opportunities.

From Varun Beverages Ltd's Q3 FY26 earnings-call transcript · updated 23 Aug 2026.

Revenue & Sales Performance

The company aims to maintain double-digit volume growth in India, targeting mid-teen growth contingent on favorable weather conditions.
International markets, especially Africa (South Africa, Morocco, Zimbabwe), are expected to grow strongly, with South Africa anticipating around 80% growth driven by organic and inorganic capacity expansions.
New product launches, including juice-based drinks under Nimbooz and energy drinks (Ad Rush), will support volume and revenue growth.
Upsizing of packs (e.g., from 250 ml to 400 ml) is largely completed, expected to sustain revenue without major dilution.
Distribution expansion continues in both rural and international markets, with improved cold chain infrastructure aiding growth.
Snacks business in Morocco, Zimbabwe, and Zambia is gaining traction and expected to grow significantly.
Minimal CAPEX in India and moderate CAPEX internationally, focusing on brownfield expansions.
Overall, the company is confident of sustainable volume growth, improved operating leverage, and stable or improved margin profiles in 2026.

Profitability & Margins

The company maintains a double-digit volume growth target for the current year, especially in India and international markets like Africa, driven by capacity expansions and market opportunities.
India standalone EBITDA margins are expected to be maintained around 22%-23%, despite current levels at 26%, reflecting a realistic outlook amid volume-value gaps and operational leverage.
International margins are expected to improve and move closer to Indian margins within the next couple of years due to backward integration and increased scale.
The acquisition of Twizza in South Africa will be margin and capacity accretive, enhancing economies of scale and freight efficiencies.
Capital expenditures are limited, with primary investments in Africa (greenfield plants and brewery setup), supporting future volume growth and margin expansion.
Overall, the company expects improved operating leverage, consistent margin performance, and EPS growth driven by volume increases, cost efficiencies, and strategic expansions.

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Capital Expenditure Plans

CAPEX of ~Rs. 45,000 million was capitalized in CY 2025, including Rs. 17,000 million for 4 greenfield plants in India and Rs. 13,000 million internationally (PET lines, snack plants in Morocco & Zimbabwe, can line in South Africa).
As of December 31, 2025, capital work in progress (~Rs. 5,400 million) mainly for ongoing expansions and sports infrastructure for 2026-2027.
For CY 2026, no major CAPEX planned in India; sufficient existing capacity available.
Internationally, CAPEX mainly in South Africa with one brownfield capacity addition, relatively small.
Acquisition of Twizza in South Africa recently announced; this is a significant inorganic expansion increasing capacity by 70-80%.
Plant setup for Carlsberg alcoholic beverage in Africa planned, with first Greenfield plant expected ready by end of next year.
Focus on capacity expansion in faster-growing territories if volumes increase.
Dividend increase possible if business performs well.

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Fundraising & Capital Structure

No major capital expenditure (CAPEX) is planned for India in the current year, indicating limited requirement for significant new funding domestically.
Internationally, CAPEX will be moderate, mainly linked to setting up one brownfield capacity in South Africa and acquisition-related expenses like for Twizza in Africa.
The company currently maintains a very low net debt level (Rs. 256 million consolidated) and India business is net debt-free with free cash of approximately Rs. 12,250 million.
The strong balance sheet and cash flow profile were reflected in a CRISIL upgrade to AAA/stable rating.
Ravi Jaipuria mentioned no significant CAPEX this year except for the Twizza acquisition and brewery setup in Africa, suggesting no immediate plans for new large-scale fundraising through debt or equity.
The company appears focused on using existing cash and debt capacity efficiently, rather than raising new funds in the near term.

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Order Book & Pipeline

The transcript does not explicitly mention the current or expected order book or pending orders.
Instead, the discussion focuses on capacity expansions, including:
- Setting up a brewery in Africa.
- Acquisition of Twizza in Africa (pending regulatory approval) to expand capacity and market reach.
- Addition of new plants in India and international markets, with capacity additions of 40%-45% over the past two years.
- No major CAPEX expected in India for the current year; some brownfield expansion in South Africa.
Capacity utilization is currently adequate, with 50% more available capacity than current volumes.
Management is cautious and prefers to assess season and volume trends before further expansions.
The outlook remains positive with plans for further capacity scaling based on market demand in specific territories.

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