Avanti Feeds LtdQ3 FY26

Avanti Feeds Ltd Q3 FY26 Earnings Call Analysis

Revenue, margin, capex, fundraise and order book outlook from management commentary.

Price: 861P/E: 22.0Market Cap: ₹12.2K CrSector: Food Products

Management growth scorecard

Revenue

Category 3

Margin

Category 3

Fundraise

N/A

Order

N/A

Capex

Yes

1 of 3 growth signals are positive — mixed outlook.

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Revenue guidance

Category 3
  • FY26 feed sales volume guidance is approximately 5.75 lakh metric tons, expected to be better than last year's consumption and sales.
  • The company holds a consistent market share above 50%, ranging between 51%-53%, expected to sustain or grow.
  • Shrimp processing export volumes are estimated to increase from 14,149 MT in FY25 to around 17,000 MT in FY26, showing volume growth momentum.
  • Strong Q2 FY26 sales growth in shrimp processing division (15% QoQ, 62% YoY) and feed division sales growing modestly with a slight volume increase.
  • Pet food segment is in early growth phase; manufacturing plant envisioned by end of FY27 to boost volumes and market position.
  • Diversification efforts towards value-added products and domestic market promotion expected to support longer-term volume and revenue growth.
  • Government initiatives with INR 25,000 crore export promotion scheme anticipated to positively impact exports and overall company growth.
  • Overall outlook remains optimistic with sustained demand, despite current tariff challenges.

Margin guidance

Category 3
  • The company expects FY26 feed margins to stabilize around 9-10%, slightly lower than historical levels due to rising raw material costs (fish meal, soya, wheat).
  • Feed sales volume guidance for FY26 is around 575,000 metric tons, indicating steady demand with seasonality effects.
  • Shrimp processing division anticipates exports of about 17,000 MT in FY26 with growth driven by volume, better price realization, and foreign exchange gains.
  • EBIT improvement is partly supported by other income from investments and forex gains, though the sustainability of this is uncertain.
  • Challenges from reciprocal US tariffs remain but are expected to ease with ongoing trade negotiations, supporting export stability.
  • Long-term growth is supported by diversification into value-added products, domestic market promotion, and pet food segment expansion expected post FY27 manufacturing start.
  • Overall, FY26 profitability growth is expected but may be modest due to input cost pressures and market uncertainties.

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Fundraise plans

  • There is no mention of any current or planned fundraising through debt or equity in the Q2 FY26 Results Conference Call transcript.
  • The company is focused on operational performance, market diversification, product development (e.g., fish feed and pet food segments), and managing raw material price fluctuations.
  • Discussions mainly revolve around business outlook, tariff impacts, market trends, financial results, and government support initiatives.
  • No details or indications about raising new capital through debt or equity were provided in the transcripts on pages 1 to 17.

Order book

  • The company targets a shrimp processing volume of around 17,000 metric tons for FY26.
  • The schedule includes ongoing shipments across global customers despite tariff challenges.
  • The current momentum in shipments remains strong as in earlier quarters.
  • Orders have been priced including the tariffs imposed by the U.S. government from April 2025 onwards.
  • New confirmed orders account for the tariff rates, ensuring costs are passed on.
  • Market diversification efforts are underway to reduce dependence on any single geography.
  • No precise quantification of order book volume reduction due to tariffs if they continue is provided; forecasts are maintained at 17,000 MT.
  • The company is optimistic the tariff situation might stabilize with ongoing trade negotiations.

Capex plans

Yes
  • Avanti Feeds has purchased approximately 30 acres of land near Hyderabad, converted from agriculture to non-agriculture use, for setting up a state-of-the-art pet food manufacturing facility.
  • Technical discussions with Bluefalo team are ongoing for the pet care project.
  • Land development work is in progress.
  • Upon receiving technical inputs, a detailed project report will be prepared and necessary government approvals will be obtained to commence construction.
  • The manufacturing unit for pet food is targeted to start by the end of FY27.
  • The company is investing in building strong brand visibility and market expansion for its pet food segment, including e-commerce presence on platforms like Supertel and Amazon.
  • The company is also focusing on marketing and trials for fish feed suitable for the Indian market, including import of feed and experimentation with species-specific feed.

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