Bajaj Consumer posts 85% rise in Q1 FY27 consolidated PAT; Almond Drops Hair Oil continues strong growth

Bajaj Consumer Care, one of the leading FMCG companies, reported an impressive set of numbers for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 (Q1 FY27), amid all-round growth in its business portfolio.

The company said its Almond Drops Hair Oil (ADHO) continued its strong run during the quarter.

As per the company's investor presentation, Bajaj Consumer's net sales value on a consolidated basis jumped 28.3% YoY to ₹341.4 crore, while total operating income rose 24.9% YoY to ₹341.5 crore.

EBITDA jumped 101.4% YoY to ₹84.4 crore.

Its profit after tax (PAT) on a consolidated basis jumped 84.5% YoY to ₹70.7 crore.

Almond Drops Hair Oil (ADHO) Q1 business performance

Bajaj Consumer Care said its Almond Drops Hair Oil (ADHO) domestic business delivered strong growth in the 30% range during Q1 FY27, while maintaining healthy sequential momentum.

The company added that the brand posted underlying volume growth in the early teens, adjusted for pack size (ml-age) reductions. Low Unit Packs (LUPs), including sachets and other affordable price-point packs, continued to outperform, growing significantly faster than the overall brand average.

According to the company, the brand also continued to gain traction across various consumer metrics during the quarter, reflecting sustained demand and improved market penetration.

Source: Investor Presentation

How the international business fared

Bajaj Consumer Care said its international business (IB) delivered a strong performance in Q1 FY27, despite disruptions caused by the West Asia crisis. The company described the quarter as a "strong comeback" following a reset in leadership and distribution partnerships.

The Middle East & Africa (MEA), GCC, Africa and Rest of the World (RoW) markets registered a robust recovery, supported by improved performance across key markets. Meanwhile, the company's focus markets of Nepal and Bangladesh continued to deliver double-digit revenue growth, along with improvements in EBITDA.

The company added that its international business is now generating double-digit EBITDA margins and expressed confidence in scaling up the business in a profitable and sustainable manner.

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How the shares are faring

Despite reporting robust Q1 FY27 earnings, shares of Bajaj Consumer Care were trading over 2% lower at ₹655.50 apiece on the NSE. According to analysts quoted on business news channels, the strong earnings growth was largely aided by a low base in the year-ago quarter, prompting a muted market reaction.