Shares of Bajaj Consumer Care surged nearly 9% in intraday trade on April 17 after the company reported a strong set of Q4FY26 earnings, led by a sharp jump in profitability and margin expansion.
The stock climbed to an intraday high of ₹469.80, up from its previous close of ₹428.90, as investors cheered the robust operational performance. Buying interest remained strong through the session with healthy volumes.
Meanwhile, shares of the company were trading at ₹466, up 8.65%, as of 1:07 PM today.
For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, Bajaj Consumer reported a net profit of ₹63.6 crore, more than doubling from ₹31 crore in the same period last year, marking a 105% year-on-year growth.
Revenue for the quarter rose 31% YoY to ₹327 crore, compared to ₹251 crore in Q4FY25, indicating strong demand recovery and improved business momentum.
At the operating level, EBITDA surged to ₹77 crore, up from ₹32 crore a year ago, translating into a sharp 141% YoY growth.
The company also saw a significant improvement in profitability, with EBITDA margins expanding to 23.4% from 12.7% in the year-ago period, reflecting better cost efficiencies and operating leverage.
The strong earnings performance suggests improved execution across key segments, along with a favourable mix and margin tailwinds during the quarter.
Bajaj Consumer Care, known for its hair oil portfolio and presence in the personal care segment, appears to be benefiting from improving demand trends and operational efficiencies, which have translated into strong bottom-line growth.