Venky’s Q2 results: Shares plunge as poultry major posts loss amid weak prices, high costs

Venky’s (India) Ltd reported a consolidated net loss of ₹26.53 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, compared with a net profit of ₹7.8 crore a year earlier, as weak realisations in its poultry business and elevated feed costs weighed on earnings.

Revenue from operations rose 3.5% year-on-year to ₹811.23 crore from ₹774.2 crore, while EBITDA turned negative at ₹31 crore compared with a positive ₹14 crore in the same period last year.

The company said profitability was impacted by subdued prices for day-old chicks and grown-up birds, which continued to face oversupply pressure in several regional markets. Despite steady demand in the processed food and quick-service restaurant (QSR) segments, prices for live broilers remained under strain.

Venky’s noted that the poultry and poultry products division - its largest revenue contributor - “continued to face challenges,” citing lower realisations and weak domestic consumption in some markets during the monsoon quarter.

In contrast, the Animal Health Products business performed satisfactorily, supported by stable demand from livestock and pet-care customers, while the Oilseed segment showed “steady improvement” as soybean meal and oil prices stabilised.

For the half-year ended September 30, 2025, revenue stood at ₹1,688.75 crore, while the company reported a net loss of ₹10.7 crore, reversing a profit of ₹30.4 crore a year earlier.

Venky’s said it remains focused on operational efficiency, cost control, and value-added product expansion under its branded “Venky’s Chicken in Minutes” and ready-to-cook range to cushion against volatility in the live-bird market.

At 1:30 pm, shares of Venky’s (India) Ltd were down more than 7% on the Bombay Stock Exchange at ₹1,413.00, underperforming the broader Nifty 50 index.Read about our editorial guidelines and ethics policy