Eveready Share Price Rose 3.51% on May 12; Posts 23.5% PAT Growth in FY25 Results

Eveready Industries India Limited (EIIL) announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended March 31, 2025. 

Post the announcement, on May 12, 2025, Eveready Industries share price opened at ₹307.70, up from its previous close of ₹303.80. At 11:15 AM, the share price of Eveready Industries was trading at ₹314.45, up by 3.51% on the NSE.

Q4 FY25 Financial Highlights

The company posted a total income from operations of ₹298.8 crore in Q4 FY25, reflecting a 6.4% year-on-year growth. For the full fiscal year, revenues reached ₹1,343.9 crore, up by 2.3% compared to FY24.

The company’s operating EBITDA stood at ₹25.7 crore in Q4 FY25, slightly higher than ₹25.5 crore in the same quarter last year. For FY25, operating EBITDA rose 8.6% to ₹152.3 crore, with the annual EBITDA margin improving to 11.3% from 10.7% in FY24. Profit After Tax (PAT) surged 31.3% YoY in Q4 FY25 to ₹10.5 crore, and 23.5% YoY to ₹82.4 crore for the full year.

Segment-Wise Performance

• Batteries: Battery sales were the key growth driver, contributing ₹203.7 crore in Q4 FY25, up 8.3%. Annual battery revenue stood at ₹877.7 crore, up 2.9%. Alkaline batteries showed strong momentum, posting a 46.3% sales growth in Q4 FY25, expanding market share beyond 14%. The greenfield alkaline battery plant in Jammu remains on track for H2 FY26 commercialisation.
• Flashlights: Flashlight sales declined 6.5% YoY in Q4 FY25 to ₹28 crore but registered a 6.6% increase for FY25 to ₹172.7 crore. The company is seeing increased adoption of rechargeable SKUs and focusing on innovation. Volume decline in battery-operated models has been arrested.
• Lighting: The lighting segment reported ₹68.7 crore in Q4 sales, up 2.1% YoY, and ₹315.3 crore for FY25, a marginal 1.5% increase. The segment continues to face pricing pressures but is focusing on volume-led growth through expanded channels and product range.

Commenting on the performance, Mr. Suvamoy Saha, Managing Director at Eveready Industries India Ltd, stated, “Looking ahead to FY2026, our priorities are clear: delivering profitable growth across our segments, ensuring the timely execution of our Jammu plant, and further solidifying our market leadership. We are confident that our strategic initiatives, robust portfolio, continued product innovation and strengthened operational foundation will position Eveready for sustained growth in the years to come.”

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Conclusion

Eveready’s FY25 performance underscores resilient growth amid challenging market dynamics, led by battery sales and a strategic shift in flashlights and lighting. With continued investments in distribution and innovation, the company remains well-positioned for future growth.

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