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LT Foods Ltd shares traded at ₹419.30 on the National Stock Exchange as of 12:05 pm on Friday, up 0.52 per cent from the previous close of ₹417.15. The stock opened higher at ₹429.80 and touched an intraday high of ₹431.00 before retreating to a low of ₹408.20, reflecting volatility following the company’s quarterly results announcement. The global FMCG company reported unaudited consolidated results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2025, on Thursday. Total revenue for Q2 FY’26 reached ₹2,772 crore, marking a 30 per cent year-on-year increase, while EBITDA grew 24 per cent to ₹316 crore and Profit After Tax rose 9 per cent to ₹164 crore. For the first half of FY’26, the company reported revenue of ₹5,273 crore, up 25 per cent year-on-year, with EBITDA growing 20 per cent to ₹619 crore. However, profit margins showed compression, with EBITDA margin decreasing by 60 basis points to 11.4 per cent in Q2 and PAT margin declining by 120 basis points to 5.9 per cent. The company’s Basmati and Other Specialty Rice business grew 24 per cent in H1 FY’26, while its Organic segment expanded 26 per cent year-on-year. Management attributed the performance to strategic brand investments and growing consumer demand across key markets. Trading activity remained robust with 10.29 lakh shares changing hands, valued at ₹43.10 crore. The stock’s 52-week high stands at ₹518.55, recorded on July 17, 2025, while the 52-week low was ₹288.25 on April 7, 2025. The company’s total market capitalization stood at ₹14,560.32 crore. Published on October 31, 2025
