Why Varun Beverages Share Price is Falling

# Profit Booking

Sometimes, a stock experiences a decline not due to any fault of the company but because investors choose to lock in their gains. This appears to be the case with Varun Beverages at the moment. Despite posting strong Q3 FY26 results, investors might think that the positive aspects of its performance are already reflected in the stock price. Profit booking is a common phenomenon in the stock market, where a stock often dips following a sharp rally. Therefore, while the recent drop might be concerning at first glance, it doesn't indicate company troubles-it's simply the market taking a breather.

Financial Performance

Varun Beverages posted its quarterly results.

Revenue from operations surged 14% year-on-year to Rs 42,044 million (m), compared with Rs 36,887 m in Q4 CY 2024.

The company reported a 10.2% YoY increase in EBITDA to Rs 6,392.6 m in Q4 FY25, compared with Rs 5,800 m in the same quarter last year.

On the volume side, consolidated sales volumes rose 10.2% to 237.1 m cases in Q4 2025 from 215.1 m cases a year earlier. India volumes increased by 10.5%, while international markets recorded a 10% rise, reflecting broad-based growth across regions.

The company posted a 33% year-on-year (YoY) rise in its consolidated net profit to Rs 2,600 m in the Q4 FY25, as compared to Rs 1,956 in the same quarter last year.

What Next for Varun Beverages?

Moving forward, Varun Beverages' board of directors has announced a final dividend of Rs 0.50 per share, with a face value of Rs 2 each, subject to approval at the upcoming annual general meeting.

The company is expanding globally. It plans to complete the acquisition of 100% of Twizza (Pty) Limited in South Africa by June 2026.

VBL has acquired a 50% stake in Everest Industrial Lanka (Private) Limited (EIL), a Sri Lankan company that produces, manufactures, distributes, and sells commercial visi-coolers and related accessories.

The company is targeting rural India and aiming to boost rural coverage to 60-65% by FY 27. This focus on underserved rural areas represents an untapped potential

As rural incomes rise and consumption patterns evolve, this strategy positions VBL perfectly for long-term growth.

How Varun Beverages Share Price Has Performed Recently

Varun Beverages shares have fallen 4% over the last five sessions, extending their six-month decline to 11%.

The stock touched its 52-week high of Rs 593 on 5 February 2025 and its 52-week low of Rs 419.40 on 3 March 2025.

About Varun Beverages

Varun Beverages, a key player in the beverage industry and the second-largest franchisee of PepsiCo globally, outside of the US.

The company is responsible for producing and distributing a wide range of carbonated soft drinks (CSDs), along with a large selection of non-carbonated beverages (NCBs), and packaged drinking water, all sold under trademarks owned by PepsiCo.

Its extensive portfolio includes well-known PepsiCo brands such as Pepsi, Sting, Mountain Dew, 7UP, Mirinda, Slice, Tropicana Juices, Gatorade, and Aquafina.

For more details, see the VARUN BEVERAGES company fact sheet and quarterly results.

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