Varun Beverages Share Price in Focus; Gains Over 1% on March 6, 2025

Varun Beverages Limited’s share price traded at ₹479.95, up 0.83% (+₹3.95) at 11:10 AM on the NSE from its previous close of ₹476. The stock opened at ₹482.50, touched an intraday high of ₹487.40, and recorded a low of ₹479.05.

The stock saw consistent upward momentum, with notable gains of 4.79% on March 3 and 4.45% on March 4. The last time it recorded a loss was on March 5, 2025, when it declined 0.27% to ₹476.00, before rebounding on March 6 with a 1.28% gain.

Varun Beverages Q3 FY25 Financial Performance

Varun Beverages recorded a 36.1% year-on-year (YoY) increase in consolidated net profit, reaching ₹195.64 crore in Q3 FY25, driven by robust revenue growth. Net revenues surged 38.3% YoY to ₹3,688.79 crore compared to Q3 FY24.

Total expenses rose 39.8% YoY to ₹3,478.61 crore, primarily due to higher raw material costs (up 41.1% YoY), increased employee expenses, and other operational costs (up 40% YoY).

EBITDA expanded 38.7% YoY to ₹579.97 crore, up from ₹418.29 crore in Q3 FY24, while the EBITDA margin remained steady at 15.7%.

Profit before tax grew 35.2% YoY to ₹254.14 crore, compared to ₹187.98 crore in Q3 FY24. Meanwhile, tax expenses rose 32.3% YoY to ₹58.49 crore during the quarter.

Varun Beverages’ Recent Business Development

Varun Beverages has announced an extension in the timeline for acquiring 100% share capital of SBC Beverages Ghana Limited from Ghana Bottling Company Limited.

The deal, valued at $15.06 million (₹1,271 million), was originally set to be completed by February 28, 2025 but has now been extended to March 31, 2025. The acquisition remains subject to necessary regulatory approvals, including clearance from PepsiCo Inc.

Conclusion

Varun Beverages continues to demonstrate strong market momentum, with its share price extending gains amid rising summer demand. The company’s impressive Q3 FY25 performance, marked by substantial revenue and profit growth, reinforces investor confidence.

Additionally, its ongoing expansion efforts, including the acquisition of SBC Beverages Ghana Limited, highlight its commitment to global growth.

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