This Tobacco stock is engaged in the manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of cigarettes, tea, confectionery, and retail products across India, skyrocketed 19 percent after the company reported strong results with a 49 percent YoY increase in net profit.
Stock Price Movement
With a market capitalization of Rs. 28,196.82 crores, the share of Godfrey Phillips India Limited has reached an intraday high of Rs. 5,932.50 per equity share, rising nearly around 19.01 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 4,982.95. Since then, the stock has retreated and is currently trading at Rs. 5,769.75 per equity share.
Q3 FY25 Result Walkthrough
Coming into the quarterly results of Godfrey Phillips India Limited, the company’s consolidated revenue from operations increased by 27.43 percent YOY, from Rs. 1,487.54 crore in Q3 FY24 to Rs. 1,895.52 crore in Q3 FY25, and grew by 14.78 percent QoQ from Rs. 1,651.42 crore in Q2 FY25.
The company generated revenue of 98.86 percent (Rs. 1875.21 crore) from cigarettes, tobacco, and related products and 1.14 percent (Rs. 21.54 crore) from retail and related products in Q3 FY25.
In Q3 FY25, Godfrey Phillips India Limited’s consolidated net profit increased by 48.74 percent YOY, reaching Rs. 315.84 crore compared to Rs. 212.35 crore during the same period last year. As compared to Q3 FY25, the net profit has increased by 27.20 percent, from Rs. 248.31 crore in Q2 FY25.
The basic earnings per share increased by 49.20 percent and stood at Rs 60.95 as against Rs 40.85 recorded in the same quarter in the previous year 2024.
Market Presence
Godfrey Phillips India holds a significant market share of around 14 percent in the domestic cigarette industry. With its strong presence, the company continues to grow and expand its reach across India.
Product and Services
Godfrey Phillips India sells popular cigarette brands like Four Square, Red and White, and Cavanders. It also manufactures and distributes Marlboro in India under a licensing agreement. The company has expanded its products to include tea, pan masala, and confectioneries, offering a variety of choices to consumers.
Manufacturing Facilities
The company operates manufacturing facilities in Rabale, Navi Mumbai, and two units in Ghaziabad near Delhi. It has an R&D center in Mumbai, a food R&D center in Ghaziabad, and a tobacco-buying unit in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. The company also has an International Business Division for exporting its cigarette brands, cut and blended tobacco, and tobacco leaf
Written By – Nikhil Naik
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