Godrej Agrovet Ltd. shares declined more than 4% in early trade on August 6, after the company reported a decline in profitability for the first quarter of FY27, despite posting healthy revenue growth.
As of 10:32 AM, Godrej Agrovet shares were trading lower after touching an intraday low of Rs. 534.30, compared with the day's high of Rs. 557.90. The stock opened at Rs. 557.90 against the previous close of Rs. 566.45, while traded volume stood at 2.31 lakh shares.
Godrej Agrovet Q1 FY27 Results
On a consolidated year-on-year (YoY) basis:
| Particulars | Q1 FY27 | Q1 FY26 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net Profit | Rs. 135 crore | Rs. 161 crore | Down 16.2% |
| Revenue | Rs. 2,855 crore | Rs. 2,614 crore | Up 9.2% |
| EBITDA | Rs. 240 crore | Rs. 270 crore | Down 10.9% |
| EBITDA Margin | 8.4% | 10.3% | Down 190 bps |
Why Godrej Agrovet Shares Fell
Investors reacted negatively to the earnings as the company's profitability weakened despite higher revenue growth. Net profit declined 16.2% year-on-year, while EBITDA fell nearly 11%, resulting in a sharp contraction in operating margins from 10.3% to 8.4%.
The margin pressure overshadowed the company's 9.2% increase in revenue, prompting selling in the stock during morning trade.
Godrej Agrovet Share Price Performance
- Intraday Low: Rs. 534.30
- Intraday High: Rs. 557.90
- Opening Price: Rs. 557.90
- Previous Close: Rs. 566.45
- 52-Week High: Rs. 851.00
- 52-Week Low: Rs. 506.10
- Volume (10:32 AM): 2,30,988 shares
The stock remains significantly below its 52-week high of Rs. 851, though it continues to trade above its 52-week low of Rs. 506.10. I