The company’s EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation) fell 58.7% to ₹150.3 crore from ₹364.2 crore in the year-ago quarter. EBITDA margin stood at 11.7%, compared with 13.4% in the corresponding period last year.
The company reported gross margins of 51%. The company generated operating cash flow of ₹1,317 crore during the quarter and said it continued to see strong momentum in surplus cash generation. This resulted in a further improvement in its net cash position, which stood at ₹15,200 crore at the end of the quarter.
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New sales bookings during the quarter stood at ₹657 crore, with the company attributing the figure to the timing impact of deferred launches. DLF said it remains positioned to bring upcoming products to the market and expects the required approvals for planned launches soon.
The company said sustained customer demand, strong brand positioning, deep market presence and a defined launch pipeline provide confidence in achieving its medium-term growth goals.
DLF’s rental portfolio, spanning approximately 50 million square feet (msf), continued to maintain operating strength with an occupancy rate of 95%. The company said it remains focused on driving long-term growth in its annuity business through measured capital deployment to build high-quality destinations.
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During the current fiscal year, DLF plans to add three new retail destinations with a combined gross leasable area of approximately 1.5 million square feet (msf). These include DLF Midtown Plaza in New Delhi, which has already commenced operations, DLF Summit Plaza in DLF 5, Gurugram, and DLF Promenade in Goa, which are expected to commence operations and support growth in the retail business.
DLF Cyber City Developers Limited (DCCDL) reported consolidated revenue of ₹1,917 crore for Q1 FY27. EBITDA stood at ₹1,474 crore, registering a 9% year-on-year growth, while net profit was at ₹717 crore, up 21% year-on-year.
“With a significant land bank, a robust launch pipeline across development and rental businesses, a strengthened balance sheet and consistent cash flow generation, DLF is well positioned to capitalise on the structural upcycle in the sector. We remain focused on delivering sustained, profitable growth and long-term value for all stakeholders,” it added.
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Shares of DLF Ltd ended at ₹663.00, up by ₹4.10, or 0.62%, on the BSE.
