Just Dial Share Price Dips 3.42%; Posted Q1 FY26 Results with Net Profit Up 13% YoY

Just Dial Limited announced its financial and operational results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2025 (Q1 FY2026).

Just Dial Q1 FY2026 Financial Highlights

For Q1 FY2026, Just Dial’s operating revenue rose by 6.2% YoY to ₹297.9 crore, indicating continued growth in its core business. Operating EBITDA stood at ₹86.4 crore, translating to an EBITDA margin of 29.0%, a 28 basis points improvement over the previous year. Advertising expenditure during the quarter stood at approximately ₹8.5 crore, reflecting ongoing investment in brand visibility and customer acquisition.

Other income surged 46.5% YoY to ₹127.3 crore, aided by declining bond yields and a larger treasury portfolio. This increase also represented a 17.2% sequential growth compared to the previous quarter, contributing significantly to profitability.

Just Dial’s Profit Before Tax (PBT) increased by 29.3% YoY to ₹198.9 crore, while Net Profit grew 13.0% YoY to ₹159.6 crore. The effective tax rate (ETR) stood at 19.7% for Q1 FY2026, up from the unusually low 12.0% for FY2025, which had benefitted from deferred tax reversals related to its treasury portfolio.

Deferred Revenue and Treasury Reserves Rise

Deferred revenue, a forward-looking indicator, grew 6.9% YoY to ₹534.6 crore. Cash and investments as of June 30, 2025, were at ₹5,429.8 crore, up from ₹4,755.5 crore a year ago and ₹5,278.6 crore as of March 31, 2025.

Operational Metrics Show Continued Platform Growth

Just Dial’s active listings reached 49.7 million, a 10.6% YoY and 1.9% QoQ increase, with 938,625 net listings added during the quarter. Geocoded listings rose 18.2% YoY to 34.8 million. The number of images in listings climbed to 230.5 million, while total ratings and reviews touched 153.7 million, up 3.1% YoY. Active paid campaigns stood at 617,340, growing 4.3% YoY.

Just Dial Share Price Performance

On July 16, 2025, Just Dial share price opened at ₹941.25, almost the same as its previous close of ₹941.15. At 11:36 AM, the share price of Just Dial was trading at ₹909.00, up by 3.42% on the NSE.

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Conclusion

Just Dial’s Q1 FY2026 performance reflects profitability, healthy operational growth, and a strong balance sheet. The company's expanding digital footprint and steady monetisation efforts position it well for sustained growth in the upcoming quarters.

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