United Spirits Share Price in Focus; Q3 FY26 Profit Rises 12% YoY

United Spirits posted improved financial performance in the December quarter, reporting higher profit and revenue compared with the same period last year. 

Growth in its premium product portfolio supported topline expansion, while increased advertising and promotional spending influenced margins.

The company’s latest results highlight ongoing shifts in segment contribution and consumer demand trends.

Q3 FY26 Financial Performance

For Q3 FY26, United Spirits recorded a standalone net profit of ₹529 crore, reflecting an increase of 11.83% compared with ₹473 crore in Q3 FY25. Profit before tax rose 5.31% year-on-year to ₹654 crore.

Revenue from operations, excluding net excise duty, grew 7.31% to ₹3,683 crore. The company noted that performance in its premium portfolio supported growth, while policy-related impacts in Maharashtra and a high base effect in Andhra Pradesh partially offset gains.

EBITDA for the quarter stood at ₹618 crore, up 5.1% from the year-ago period. EBITDA margin was reported at 16.8%, marking a contraction of 35 basis points year-on-year, primarily due to higher advertising and promotional expenditure.

Segment-Wise Sales Mix

During the quarter, the Prestige & Above segment contributed 90.0% of net sales, an increase of 80 basis points over the previous year. Segment net sales in this category rose 8.2% year-on-year.

The Popular segment accounted for 8.7% of net sales, reflecting a decline of 110 basis points compared with the same quarter last year. Segment net sales in this category fell 4.6% year-on-year.

These trends indicate a continued tilt towards higher-value products in the company’s portfolio.

United Spirits Share Price Performance

United Spirits shares were trading at ₹1,301.40 as of 21 January 2026, reflecting a decline of 1.30% from the previous close of ₹1,318.60.

During the session, the stock opened at ₹1,285.00, touched a high of ₹1,312.50 and a low of ₹1,276.00.

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Conclusion

United Spirits reported steady profit and revenue growth in Q3 FY26, supported by premium segment performance. Margin movement reflected higher marketing expenditure, while segment trends continued to favour premium products over mass-market categories. Market participants are likely to monitor demand conditions, regulatory developments and cost trends to assess the company’s near-term outlook.

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