Synopsis: A small-cap company’s shares declined over 8 percent in today’s trading session after announcing Q2 results.
A small-cap company that is majorly engaged in poultry breeding and chicken meat processing, is in the spotlight today after posting Q2FY26 results. Read the article below for detailed insights into its performance.
With a market capitalization of Rs. 1,963.49 crore, the shares of Venkys (India) Limited were trading at Rs. 1,393.80, down by 8.42 percent from its previous closing price of Rs. 1,522.20. In today’s trading session it has touched an intraday low of Rs. 1,391.20, implying a downside of 8.61 percent from previous close price.
What’s the News?
Venky’s (India) Ltd shares declined 8 percent today after the company posted a net loss of Rs. 26.53 crore in Q2 FY26, reversing from a Rs. 7.76 crore profit in Q2 FY25. The sharp fall reflects weak quarterly performance and renewed pressure on margins.
Q2FY26 Results
Venkys (India) Limited reported Rs. 800.87 crore in revenue for the second quarter of FY26, a 3.44 percent increase over the Rs. 774.20 crore for the same period in FY25. It decreased by 7.50 percent as compared to Rs. 865.83 crore in Q1 FY26.
The company’s EBITDA for Q2 FY26 stood at a loss of Rs. 5.19 crore, which was a negative turnaround from a profit of Rs. 23.19 crore in Q1 FY26 and profit of Rs. 16.03 crore in Q2 FY25.
The consolidated net loss for the second quarter of FY26 was Rs. 26.53 crore, which was a negative turnaround from a profit of Rs. 15.83 crore in Q1 FY26 and profit of Rs. 7.76 crore in Q2 FY25.
Out of the total revenue of Rs. 800.87 crore, the Poultry and Poultry Products segment contributed Rs. 367.55 crore (45.9 percent), Animal Health Products Rs. 91.24 crore (11.4 percent), and the Oilseed segment Rs. 368.88 crore (46.1 percent). The total also includes inter-segment revenue of Rs. 26.8 crore (-3.34 percent).
About the company
Established in 1976, Venky’s (India) Limited is a leading Pune-based poultry company engaged in producing and selling poultry products, animal health products, and oilseed-based items in India and overseas. It manufactures broiler and layer chicks, processed chicken, poultry feed, medicines, vaccines, and refined soya oil. The company operates through three segments: Poultry & Poultry Products, Animal Health Products, and Oilseed, and is a subsidiary of Venkateshwara Hatcheries Pvt. Ltd.
A return on equity (ROE) of about 8.21 percent, a return on capital employed (ROCE) of about 11.2 percent and debt to equity ratio at 0.11 demonstrate the company’s financial position. At the moment, the company’s P/E ratio is 34.4x which is higher as compared to its industry P/E 19.4x.
As of September 2025, the company’s shareholding pattern shows that promoters hold 56.11 percent of the total equity, indicating strong promoter ownership. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) hold 1.30 percent, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) own 0.15 percent. The public shareholding stands at 42.44 percent, reflecting a healthy level of retail participation in the company.
Written By Akshay Sanghavi
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