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Nykaa shares gain nearly 6% after firm reports strong June quarter; check all Q1 numbers

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4 min read | Updated on August 13, 2025, 10:14 IST

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SUMMARY

Nykaa delivered a robust Q1 FY26 performance, with consolidated GMV rising 26% to ₹4,182 crore, driven by faster premiumisation and wider market reach.

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The stock touched its 52-week high of ₹229.80 apiece on the NSE and it hit its 52-week low of ₹154.90 on the NSE.

The stock touched its 52-week high of ₹229.80 apiece on the NSE and it hit its 52-week low of ₹154.90 on the NSE.

Shares of FSN E-Commerce Ventures Ltd, the parent company of Nykaa, gained 5.5% to touch its intraday high of ₹216 apiece on Wednesday, August 13, as the retail firm reported a strong June quarter. Nykaa reported a 130% growth in its consolidated net profit at ₹23 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. In the same quarter of the previous financial year, the beauty and personal care retailer had posted a net profit of ₹10 crore.

Revenue from operations grew 23.4% year-on-year (YoY) to ₹2,155 crore from ₹1,746 crore in Q1 FY25, reflecting steady growth momentum over several quarters.

At the operational level, Nykaa’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) came in at ₹140 crore, up 46% from ₹96 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. The EBITDA margin improved to 6.5% from 5.5% YoY.

Nykaa delivered a robust Q1 FY26 performance, with consolidated GMV rising 26% to ₹4,182 crore, driven by faster premiumisation and wider market reach.

Following this, the stock opened at ₹215.77 per share. Last seen, it was trading at ₹212.43, rising 3.81% on the National Stock Exchange.

The stock touched its 52-week high of ₹229.80 apiece on the NSE and it hit its 52-week low of ₹154.90 on the NSE.

Commenting on the earnings, Falguni Nayar, Executive Chairperson, Founder and CEO of Nykaa, said, “This quarter’s performance underscores Nykaa’s ability to consistently balance growth and profitability across both our beauty and fashion businesses. Since our IPO, we have consistently delivered mid-20s growth at a consolidated level. Our cumulative customer base now stands at 45 million, reflecting the growing trust and adoption of our platform.”

Other segments performance

Nykaa’s Beauty vertical showed robust growth in Q1 FY26, with GMV increasing 26% YoY to ₹3,208 crore. This was supported by strong all-round performance across e-commerce, retail stores, eB2B distribution and the House of Nykaa portfolio.

The cumulative beauty customer base expanded to nearly 37 million in Q1 FY26, reflecting a 29% YoY increase, while One Nykaa’s overall cumulative customer base is now over 45 million.

House of Nykaa delivered a strong performance, boasting an annualised GMV run rate of approximately ₹2,700 crore, marking a 57% YoY increase.

“The House of Nykaa Beauty business also continues to scale rapidly, driven by successful new launches and strong consumer demand, now contributing 18% of our overall beauty GMV—a clear testament to our brand-building strength,” Nayar further added.

Nykaa’s offline retail network continues to remain a key growth and premiumisation driver, with 250 beauty stores across 82 cities as of July 2025. Total retail space grew 36% YoY in Q1 FY26 to 2.5 lakh+ sq. ft., supported by the rollout of larger-format experiential flagship stores.

The profitable store network posted strong GMV growth of 33% YoY, underscoring Nykaa’s capital-efficient retail model, strong market position and consumer connection.

Meanwhile, Nykaa Fashion posted a robust performance in Q1 FY26, signalling a strong rebound in growth alongside notable profitability improvements. GMV grew 25% YoY to ₹964 crore.

New acquisition

The board of FSN E-Commerce has given the nod to acquire the remaining 40% stake in Nudge Wellness, making it a wholly owned subsidiary.

“The board of Nykaa has approved the acquisition of the remaining 40% equity stake in Nudge Wellness Private Limited for a consideration of ₹14.26 lakhs, resulting in Nudge Wellness becoming a wholly owned subsidiary,” the company said in a statement.

The acquisition is, however, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

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About The Author

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Kadambari Modhave is a writer with around 6 years of experience in the BFSI sector. She covers business and personal finance news.