Mamaearth's parent, Honasa Consumer's shares jump over 6% as Q3 profit nearly doubles; key numbers & highlights to know

Honasa Consumer Ltd, which also owns The Derma Co, on Thursday reported a 92.9% jump in its consolidated profit at ₹50.2 crore in the December quarter of FY26 (Q3 FY26).

It logged a profit of ₹26.02 crore in the October-December period a year ago, according to a regulatory filing.

Honasa Consumer's revenue from operations was up 16.23% to ₹601.54 crore in the December quarter of FY26. The revenue was at ₹517.51 crore in the corresponding quarter a year ago.

According to the company, the third-quarter revenue is "the highest-ever quarterly revenue for the company".

Total expenses of Honasa Consumer were at ₹550.31 crore, up 8.47%.

Its focus categories delivered growth of over 25%, driven by strong demand.

"Mamaearth returned to double-digit growth during the quarter, supported by product superiority and sharpened investment, resulting in market share gains and traction in focus categories," the company said in its earnings statement.

The total income of Honasa Consumer, which includes the other income, was at ₹622.21 crore in the December quarter, up 15.9% year-on-year.

Chairman, CEO & Co-founder Varun Alagh said, "We remain committed to building scale through disciplined execution and long-term value creation. Our flagship and largest brand, Mamaearth, is back to double-digit growth, driven by product superiority and sharper investments."

The Derma Co., a leading science-backed skincare brand, continued to scale with a healthy double-digit EBITDA profile and increasing consumer pull, while our younger brands grew over 25%, backed by rising adoption in focus segments.

"As we move ahead, we remain focused on strengthening our margin profile, improving capital efficiency, and building a structurally stronger business that can compound growth sustainably over the long term," it said.

Key Highlights:

● Q3 revenue from operations on a like-for-like (LFL) basis stood at ₹630 crore, up 21.7% YoY, marking the highest-ever quarterly revenue for the company;

● The company reported PAT of ₹55 crore (before exceptional items), with profits doubling YoY;

● UVG in Q3 stood at 30.2%, reflecting steady consumer demand across the core business;

● Focus categories delivered growth over 25%, driven by strong category demand and execution;

● Mamaearth returned to double-digit growth during the quarter, supported by product superiority and sharpened investment, resulting in market share gains and traction in focus categories;

● Younger brands continued to build scale, recording over 25% growth;

● The Derma Co. sustained strong momentum, maintaining a double-digit EBITDA profile while scaling efficiently;

● Offline execution continued to improve with a focus on the top 100 towns. Direct outlet coverage crossed 1 lakh outlets, while total distribution expanded over 25% YoY to 2.7 lakh outlets.

● Continued investment in product re-innovation, with Mamaearth Rice Face Wash and BBlunt Intense Moisture Shampoo performing strongly against leading national and international competition.

About Honasa Consumer Ltd

Honasa Consumer Limited is India’s leading digital-first beauty and personal care company, with a diverse portfolio of eight brands.

“Uniquely positioned to capture growth trends shaping the BPC market, the company leverages data-driven innovation and a strong omnichannel distribution network,” the company says.