Trent Q4 Results: PAT Rises 30% YoY to Rs 455 Crore; Announces 1:2 Bonus Issue and Rs 6 Per Share Dividend

On Thursday, Indian equity markets traded on a weak note, with the Nifty 50 declining 0.55 per cent to 24,242.90, down 135.20 points from the previous close. Amid this, retail stock Trent shares were trading at Rs 4,282.30, down 3.43 per cent during the session, following the company’s Q4FY26 results announcement.

Trent Ltd Q4FY26 Results: QoQ and YoY Performance

On a YoY basis, Trent reported strong performance in Q4FY26. Standalone net profit increased by 30 per cent to Rs 455 crore, driven by strong consumer demand and store expansion. Revenue from operations rose to Rs 4,936.6 crore from Rs 4,106.1 crore in Q4FY25, up 20.2 per cent YoY, reflecting robust growth. EBITDA grew by 43 per cent YoY to Rs 668 crore, indicating strong operating leverage and improved profitability.

On a consolidated basis, revenue increased 19 per cent YoY to Rs 5,028 crore, while net profit rose 33 per cent to Rs 413.1 crore. However, on a QoQ basis, profit declined by around 19 per cent from Rs 510.1 crore in the previous quarter, down 19.0 per cent QoQ.

Trent Ltd FY26 Annual Performance

For the full financial year FY26, consolidated net profit increased to Rs 1,721.33 crore from Rs 1,533.56 crore in FY25, registering a growth of 12.18 per cent YoY.

Total consolidated income rose to Rs 20,102 crore compared to Rs 17,279 crore in the previous year, reflecting a growth of 16.34 per cent YoY.

Trent Margins and Operational Performance

EBITDA increased 42.3 per cent YoY to Rs 927.8 crore in Q4FY26, surpassing expectations and reflecting strong operational efficiency. Margins improved during the quarter, supported by scale benefits and better cost management.

Trent Dividend and Bonus Issue

The Board of Directors has recommended a final dividend of Rs 6 per equity share (600 per cent) for FY26.

Additionally, the company approved a bonus issue in the ratio of 1:2, meaning one bonus share will be issued for every two shares held by shareholders.

Trent Fundraising Plan

The company has approved a fundraising plan of up to Rs 2,500 crore through equity issuance, including routes such as rights issue or Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP), to support future growth and expansion plans.

Trent Store Expansion and Network Growth

During Q4FY26, Trent added 23 Westside stores and 109 Zudio stores, including international expansion in the UAE.

For the full year, the company opened 52 Westside stores and 198 Zudio stores, taking the total store count to 1,286 stores. This includes 300 Westside stores, 963 Zudio stores, and 23 other lifestyle stores. The company also expanded into 47 new cities during the quarter, with total retail space exceeding 17.7 million sq. ft., highlighting aggressive growth in its retail footprint.

Trent Star Bazaar Segment Update

In the food and grocery segment, Star Bazaar added 12 stores and closed 6 stores during FY26, indicating ongoing portfolio optimisation and focus on efficiency.

About Trent 

Trent Ltd, a Tata Group company, is one of India’s leading retail players, operating brands such as Westside, Zudio, and Star Bazaar. The company focuses on fashion retail and value-led offerings, with a strong presence across urban and emerging markets.

With rapid store expansion, strong brand positioning, and increasing consumer demand, Trent continues to strengthen its footprint in India’s organised retail sector.

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