Godfrey Phillips stock slips after Q1 FY27 profit drops over 40 percent

Published on 09/19/2026 at 14:08 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Godfrey Phillips stock closed at INR 2,018.00 on September 18, 2026, down from its 52-week peak and after a sharp Q1 FY27 earnings decline. Net profit for the June 2026 quarter fell 44.32 percent year on year as revenue and margins weakened.

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Godfrey Phillips India Ltd (ISIN INE233A01019) stock finished the latest trading session on September 18, 2026 at INR 2,018.00 on the National Stock Exchange, with investors digesting a steep earnings decline in the June 2026 quarter and a lower margin profile in Q1 FY27.

Q1 FY27 results show sharp profit and margin decline

According to Tickertape, revenue from operations in Q1 FY27, the quarter ended June 2026, declined 19.2 percent to INR 1,191.85 crore compared with INR 1,474.25 crore in Q1 FY26.

In the same period, profit before tax fell 43.9 percent year on year to INR 251.10 crore, highlighting pressure on profitability despite the company remaining firmly profitable at the operating level.Tickertape

EBITDA declined 46.2 percent year on year in Q1 FY27 to INR 182.00 crore and the EBITDA margin narrowed considerably to 3.2 percent, down from 8.3 percent in the prior-year quarter, signalling that cost pressure and mix effects weighed heavily on operating efficiency.Tickertape

Full-year FY26 growth contrasts with latest quarter

While the most recent quarter showed a clear setback, the full fiscal year 2026 still marked robust expansion for Godfrey Phillips India. For the year ended March 2026, net profit rose 42.35 percent to INR 1,526.06 crore compared with INR 1,072.03 crore in fiscal year 2025, underscoring how strong prior-year performance set a high base for the current year.Tickertape

Sales in the quarter ended March 2026 grew 13.75 percent to INR 1,781.16 crore compared with INR 1,565.82 crore in the quarter ended March 2025, illustrating that revenue momentum was still intact heading into FY27 even though the subsequent June 2026 quarter showed a reversal.Tickertape

Trend data compiled by Moneycontrol show that revenue rose from INR 5,611.01 crore in fiscal year 2025 to INR 6,391.11 crore in fiscal year 2026, an increase of around 13.9 percent, while return on equity improved from 20.44 percent to 24.56 percent over the same period.

Dividend record date and upcoming earnings date

Alongside the earnings picture, corporate actions remain relevant for shareholders. According to Tickertape, Godfrey Phillips India fixed August 11, 2026 as the record date for its final dividend for fiscal year 2026, with a declared dividend amount of INR 33.00 per share for that year.

Looking ahead, investors already have visibility on the next scheduled earnings release. As Investing.com India reports, the company is expected to publish its next earnings report on November 17, 2026, which will give the market an updated view on whether the Q1 FY27 weakness was a one-off or the start of a more sustained trend.

Stock trades below 52-week high ahead of next results

Per price data from Investing.com India as of September 19, 2026, Godfrey Phillips India shares were quoted at INR 2,018.00 on the National Stock Exchange, compared with a previous close of INR 1,943.00, and the intraday trading range stood between INR 1,943.70 and INR 2,018.00 on the latest session.Investing.com India

The same overview indicates that the stock's 52-week range lies between INR 1,832.10 and INR 3,544.00, meaning the September 18, 2026 close of INR 2,018.00 leaves the shares trading clearly below their 52-week high and closer to the lower end of the past year's band.Investing.com India

According to data cited by Tickertape, the company's market capitalization stood at INR 30,307.26 crore as of September 18, 2026 on the National Stock Exchange, underlining its position as a sizeable player within India's listed tobacco and FMCG universe.