Edible oil major AWL Agri Business Ltd, formerly known as Adani Wilmar, on Tuesday (April 28) reported a 53.5% rise in its Q4 net profit at ₹292 crore compared with ₹190 crore in the year-ago period.
Revenue for the quarter increased 17.7% year-on-year to ₹21,465 crore from ₹18,230 crore last year, marking the company’s highest quarterly revenue of ₹21,465 crore in Q4FY26. This was supported by 14% volume growth driven by strong edible oil demand and expansion across channels. Also, AWL Agri Business reported that it crossed the ₹74,000-crore mark in annual revenue in FY26.
EBITDA rose 16.8% to ₹524 crore in the March quarter, compared with ₹449 crore in the corresponding period last year. The EBITDA margin stood at 2.4% versus 2.5% in the same quarter last year.
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Operational EBITDA stood at ₹628 crore in Q4FY26, rising 40% year-on-year, while FY26 operating EBITDA was ₹2,343 crore. The company said margins remained broadly in line with the previous year, with per MT profitability consistent with guidance.
In the edible oil segment, volumes grew 17% year-on-year in Q4FY26, supported by improved demand and execution. Market share increased to 18.6% in the quarter, up 60 basis points. Growth was broad-based across categories.
The food and FMCG segment recorded 6% volume growth and 18% revenue growth in Q4FY26. Domestic business, excluding exports, rose 19% year-on-year. Wheat flour and rice segments saw steady growth, while rice exports were impacted by external factors. For FY26, the segment reported revenue of ₹6,473 crore, up 9%, with profit before tax at ₹212 crore.
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The alternate channels business, including e-commerce, quick commerce and modern trade, delivered 43% volume growth in Q4FY26. For FY26, revenue from this segment crossed ₹5,200 crore, growing 47% year-on-year, with volume growth of 33%. The company maintained strong market shares across categories in these channels.
Branded exports recorded 48% volume growth in Q4FY26. Revenues for FY26 crossed ₹450 crore, up 70% year-on-year, with presence expanded to over 35 countries. The HoReCa segment grew 64% in Q4FY26, with FY26 revenues crossing ₹750 crore and expansion into over 200 towns.
The industry essentials segment recorded 13% volume growth and 11% revenue growth in Q4FY26. GD Foods posted 21% revenue growth and 24% volume growth, while Omkar Chemicals crossed ₹300 crore in FY26 revenue with volumes doubling during the year.
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The board of directors recommended a final dividend of ₹1 per equity share of face value ₹1 each, equivalent to 100%, for the financial year 2025-26. The dividend is subject to the approval of shareholders at the ensuing 28th annual general meeting. The company has fixed Friday, June 19, 2026, as the record date for determining the eligibility of members entitled to receive the dividend of ₹1 per equity share for FY26.
Shrikant Kanhere, MD and CEO, AWL Agri Business Ltd, said, “We have delivered a strong performance in Q4FY26, supported by improving consumer demand and robust execution across our businesses. The edible oil segment witnessed healthy volume-led growth, while strong margin expansion during the quarter led to improved profitability across both edible oils and foods.”
Shares of AWL Agri Business Ltd ended at ₹204.90, down by ₹1.10, or 0.53%, on the BSE today, April 28.
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