Devyani International Q1FY27 profit up 4x, margin doubles

What Devyani International reported for Q1FY27

Devyani International, the operator of KFC, Pizza Hut and Costa Coffee outlets in India, reported a sharp improvement in its June-quarter performance. The company’s Q1FY27 results cover the quarter ended June 30, 2026. Multiple figures were reported across updates: one report said net profit nearly quadrupled year-on-year, while another disclosed a consolidated profit and a sequential turnaround from the March quarter loss.

In a separate disclosure from Mumbai, Devyani International Limited reported a consolidated net profit of ₹17.10 crore for Q1FY27. This marked a turnaround from a consolidated net loss of ₹9.84 crore in the preceding quarter ended March 31, 2026.

Revenue growth: topline rises year-on-year

On the revenue side, topline (revenue) was reported at ₹1,581 crore in Q1FY27, up 16.5% year-on-year from ₹1,357 crore in Q1FY26. In the consolidated financial disclosure for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, revenue from operations was ₹1,580.52 crore. The company’s consolidated total income for the quarter stood at ₹1,599.71 crore.

Sequentially, consolidated total income increased from ₹1,451.01 crore in the previous quarter. The figures indicate a stronger first quarter on both year-on-year and quarter-on-quarter comparisons, based on the numbers disclosed.

Profit rebound: YoY surge and QoQ turnaround

One report stated Devyani International’s net profit nearly quadrupled to ₹14.6 crore in Q1FY27 from ₹3.7 crore in Q1FY26. Separately, the company disclosed consolidated net profit of ₹17.10 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. Alongside this, the company’s sequential performance improved from a consolidated net loss of ₹9.84 crore in Q4FY26 (quarter ended March 31, 2026).

The profit rebound matters because the March quarter had still been loss-making, even as the loss narrowed year-on-year. The June quarter, by contrast, moved back into profit as per the consolidated result reported.

EBITDA improves; margin reported to have doubled

Operating performance was also reported to have improved sharply. EBITDA rose to ₹29 crore in Q1FY27 from ₹12 crore a year ago. Based on those figures, EBITDA margin was reported to have doubled to 1.8% from 0.9%.

Separately, a “Quick Details” snapshot included a previous quarter EBITDA margin figure of 8.6%. The same snapshot also listed net debt (latest quarter) at ₹869 crore.

Other income and cost line items

Other income was reported to have increased to ₹19.2 crore in Q1FY27 from ₹13.5 crore in the year-ago period. In the consolidated disclosure, total consolidated expenses for Q1FY27 were ₹1,576.85 crore, compared with ₹1,469.08 crore in the quarter ended March 31, 2026. In the year-ago quarter (ended June 30, 2025), total expenses were ₹1,367.40 crore.

Profit before tax from continuing operations for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 was ₹22.92 crore. Earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter stood at ₹0.12 (basic and diluted).

Key numbers at a glance

Board meeting, earnings call, and trading window closure

Devyani International scheduled its board meeting for July 29, 2026, to approve the unaudited Q1FY27 financial results. The post-results conference call with investors and analysts is scheduled for July 29, 2026, at 2:30 PM IST. The company also disclosed primary dial-in numbers: +91 22 6280 1141 and +91 22 7115 8042.

The insider trading window was closed on July 1, 2026, and will remain closed until 48 hours after the results are announced. These are standard compliance steps around earnings disclosure and management interactions.

Context from FY26 and the March quarter

For the full year ended March 31, 2026 (FY26), Devyani International reported a consolidated net loss of ₹42.54 crore. Consolidated total income for FY26 was ₹5,656.59 crore, with total expenses at ₹5,691.45 crore.

Note 4 to the financial results also disclosed exceptional items for FY26. These included an increase in post-employment defined benefit obligations of ₹12.21 crore and a payment of ₹9.29 crore under protest related to a lease dispute.

Promoter encumbrance disclosure

In a separate compliance update, Devyani International’s promoters and persons acting in concert declared no encumbrance on shares for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The declaration was submitted to NSE and BSE on April 3, 2026, by Ravi Kant Jaipuria, confirming no new charges were created on promoter holdings.

Why the Q1 print is being watched

The Q1FY27 update combines revenue growth with a marked improvement in profitability metrics that were weak in the prior periods cited. The quarter also follows a March quarter that was still loss-making, making the shift to a reported consolidated profit a key datapoint for investors tracking execution.

The July 29 board meeting and the 2:30 PM IST conference call set the next checkpoint for further detail, including management commentary on the quarter’s operating performance and any recent developments referenced during the call.

Conclusion

Devyani International’s Q1FY27 disclosures pointed to higher revenue, improved EBITDA and a return to profit on a consolidated basis, alongside a scheduled results-day board meeting and investor call on July 29, 2026. The next set of clarity is expected from the management discussion during the post-results conference call later the same day.