Tata Group company Trent Ltd, which operates popular retail brands Westside and Zudio, announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended 31st March 2025. The company reported a strong revenue jump ,but decline in profit declared a ₹5 per share dividend
Here’s a detailed snapshot of the results:
Q4 FY25 (Jan–Mar 2025) vs Q4 FY24:
- Revenue from Operations rose to ₹4,216.94 crore from ₹3,297.70 crore in Q4 FY24 — a YoY growth of 28%.
- Total Income stood at ₹4,291.28 crore, compared to ₹3,374.57 crore in the same quarter last year.
- Total Expenses increased to ₹3,874.43 crore (vs ₹3,073.54 crore), driven by higher cost of traded goods and employee expenses.
- Profit before tax for the quarter came in at ₹415.75 crore, down from ₹919.03 crore YoY, mainly due to an absence of exceptional income recorded in Q4 FY24.
- EBITDA Margin improved to 15.98% in Q4 FY25, up from 15% in Q4 FY24, showing enhanced operational efficiency.
- Net Profit stood at ₹311.60 crore in Q4 FY25 vs ₹712.09 crore in Q4 FY24.
Full-Year FY25 (Apr 2024–Mar 2025) vs FY24:
- Revenue from Operations surged to ₹17,134.61 crore from ₹12,375.11 crore — marking an impressive 38.4% YoY growth.
- Total Income reached ₹17,353.77 crore, up from ₹12,664.38 crore.
- Total Expenses climbed to ₹15,409.93 crore from ₹11,443.19 crore.
- Profit before Tax improved to ₹2,029.74 crore (vs ₹1,920.83 crore in FY24).
- Net Profit for FY25 was ₹1,534.41 crore, compared to ₹1,477.46 crore in FY24.
- Total Comprehensive Income for FY25 stood at ₹1,525.31 crore.
Trent Ltd's strong Q4 and FY25 performance was driven by continued expansion in its retail footprint, particularly through popular formats like Zudio and Westside. The company achieved a notable 28% year-on-year growth in Q4 revenue, and a 38.4% increase in full-year revenue, reflecting sustained consumer demand. Importantly, the Q4 EBITDA margin improved to 15.98%, up from 15% in the same period last year, indicating enhanced operational efficiency. Although Q4 net profit declined due to the absence of exceptional income recorded in the previous year, underlying profitability remained solid. Rising employee costs—now at ₹1,308.48 crore for FY25—suggest workforce expansion to support growth. With steady profit growth and a healthy balance sheet, the announcement of a ₹5 per share dividend reinforces Trent’s commitment to rewarding shareholders while maintaining momentum for future expansion.
Following the announcement, shares of Trent Ltd closed 3.5% higher at ₹5,391 on April 29, signaling positive investor sentiment driven by the company’s operational strength and earnings performance.
