Trent reports 9.45% rise in consolidated net profit in Q1,FY26

08 August 2025, Mumbai 

Indian retailer Trent reported a 9.45 per cent increase in consolidated net profit for Q1 FY26, reaching Rs 429.69 crore, up from Rs 392.57 crore in the same period last year. The company’s revenue from operations also increased by 18.98 per cent Y-o-Y to Rs 4,883.48 crore), a figure that excludes the Trent Hypermarket business. Pre-tax profit for the quarter increased by 12.62 per cent to Rs 564.69 crore.

As of June 30, 2025, Trent's retail footprint includes more than 1,000 large-format fashion stores across 242 cities. The company's portfolio features 248 Westside stores and 766 Zudio stores, including two in the UAE. The company's Star business, a grocery and daily needs segment, has 77 stores, with two openings and three closures during the quarter.

Despite challenges like the early monsoon and geopolitical issues, the company saw healthy revenue growth. However, like-for-like growth in its fashion portfolio remained in the low single digits. Trent is continuing its expansion strategy by strengthening its presence in Tier II and III, which it sees as key emerging markets for long-term growth.

Investments in technology and automation have helped Trent maintain stable operating economics, with the operating EBIT margin improving to 11.4 per cent from 10.6 per cent in Q1 FY25. The company's emerging categories, such as beauty, personal care, innerwear, and footwear, now contribute more than 21 per cent of total revenue.

Trent's digital channels are also showing strong momentum. Online revenues from Westside.com and the Tata Neu platform grew by 35 per cent Y-o-Y, now making up over 6 per cent of Westside’s total revenue. The company maintains a consistent pricing and product assortment strategy across both its physical and online stores.

Noel N Tata, Chairman, Trent, emphasizes, the company focuses on its differentiated consumer proposition and aims to build a sizable and scalable pure-play direct-to-customer business. He adds, the Star business is also well-positioned for future growth, with its own brands now accounting for over 70 per cent of its revenues.

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