Nykaa Share Price Gains 4% as Q1 Profit Jumps 79%

Market Performance

The Nykaa share price surged nearly 4% in early trade today after the company announced strong Q1 results. At 9:20 AM, shares were trading at ₹212 on the NSE, up 3.7% from the previous close.

Main News

FSN E-Commerce Ventures Ltd, the parent company of Nykaa, delivered an impressive performance for the quarter ended June, driven by higher profitability in its beauty and personal care (BPC) segment and narrowing losses in the fashion segment.

Financial Highlights – Q1 FY26

• Net Profit: ₹24 crore, up 79% from ₹14 crore in Q1 last year
• Revenue from Operations: ₹2,155 crore, up 23% from ₹1,746 crore in Q1 FY25
• EBITDA Margin: 6.5%, up 100 bps YoY, supported by better gross margins and operating leverage

Segment-Wise Performance

BPC Segment:

• Contribution margin: 21% (up 70 bps YoY)
• EBITDA margin: 8.4% (up 50 bps YoY)

Fashion Segment:

• Contribution margin: 14% (down 280 bps YoY)
• EBITDA margin: -10.5% (improved by 470 bps YoY)

Company Details

Nykaa’s BPC division continues to post steady growth with improved profitability, while the fashion business is on track toward reducing losses. The company has also seen a rise in consumer engagement:

• Annual unique transacting customers: up 26% YoY
• Average order value: up 4%, supported by premium product sales

Summary

The strong Q1 earnings pushed the Nykaa share price higher in morning trade. The beauty and personal care segment remains the primary driver of profitability, while the fashion segment shows signs of recovery. Robust revenue growth, higher customer engagement, and better margins highlight Nykaa’s improving operational performance.