Marico’s Q4 Update Fuels a Share Price Pop
Marico Ltd, the consumer goods champ behind Parachute and Saffola, kicked off Thursday, April 3, 2025, with a spark! Shares climbed as much as 0.92% to ₹662.5 on the NSE after Wednesday’s Q4 FY25 business update dropped, hinting at steady demand and a rural rebound. By 1:53 PM IST Wednesday, the stock eased to ₹657.2—up 0.11%—but the buzz was undeniable. With a market cap hovering near ₹85,056 crore (Value Research), Marico’s proving its mettle in a tricky market.
The filing, released post-market Tuesday, painted a picture of resilience: volume growth in India, double-digit strides overseas, and standout performances from Saffola Oils and premium care. Sure, Parachute Coconut Oil hit a speed bump, but the big picture? Marico’s on track for double-digit momentum in FY26 (X posts). As Coal India slipped 1.11% Wednesday (Coal India input), Marico’s near-1% rise stands out. Let’s unpack the update, the stock jump, and what’s cooking for this FMCG giant.
Q4 FY25 Update: Stable Demand, Rural Revival
Marico’s Q4 update, filed Tuesday, April 1, screamed stability. “The sector saw stable demand amid an improving rural trajectory and mixed urban trends—mass steady, premium patchy,” the company said. In India, underlying volume growth ticked up sequentially, with key brands like Parachute and Saffola snagging market share. Rural’s waking up—think more Parachute bottles in village homes—while urban splits between mass staples and premium splurges (X posts).
Parachute Coconut Oil, the haircare king, faced “transient sluggishness” in volumes—blame steep price hikes and smaller pack sizes (Business Standard). Yet, revenue held in the high teens (ETNOWlive). Saffola Oils? A rockstar—revenue soared in the twenties thanks to pricing tweaks (aoiventures). Value-added hair oils crept forward, while foods and premium personal care—think Beardo and Livon—kept their robust run. Posts on X gushed: “Marico’s Q4—Saffola’s killing it!”
International Muscle: Mid-Teen Growth
Marico’s global game was on fire. “The international business delivered mid-teen constant currency growth—broad-based across most markets,” the filing noted. Bangladesh flexed double-digit resilience despite headwinds (wegro_app), while MENA (Middle East and North Africa) and South Africa powered ahead with double-digit gains. From Dhaka to Durban, Marico’s brands—Parachute, HairCode, X-Men—raked in mid-teen growth (TradeBulls_2212). X cheered: “Marico’s Bangladesh bounce—double digits, wow!”
Back home, consolidated revenue hit the high teens (aoiventures), with FY26 double-digit goals in sight (stockaajorkal). With 50 countries and seven Indian factories (Upstox), Marico’s global-local balance is clicking.
Why Shares Rose Nearly 1%
Wednesday’s 0.92% peak to ₹662.5—a ₹6 jump from Tuesday’s ₹656.45 (Value Research)—was no fluke. By 1:53 PM, ₹657.2 held a 0.11% gain (NSE India), outpacing NIFTY’s flat vibe (Infosys input). Why? Q4’s volume uptick and rural hints beat the gloom—Coal India’s 1.11% dip (Coal India input) and NIFTY’s 0.27% slide (Force Motors input) set a shaky stage, but Marico shone. Posts on X noted: “₹662.5—Marico’s rural play pays off!”
Q3 FY25’s ₹399 crore profit (up 4.18% YoY, INDmoney) and ₹2,794 crore revenue (up 15%, Tickertape) laid the groundwork—6% domestic volume growth and 16% international constant currency gains (Business Standard). Q4’s high-teen revenue (ETNOWlive) and a 1.53% dividend yield (CNBC TV18) fueled the fire. A 52-week range of ₹490.55-₹736.90 (Dhan) puts ₹657.2 10% off the peak—analysts eye ₹717-₹821 (Trendlyne).
Marico: The FMCG Powerhouse
Born in 1988 under Harsh Mariwala, Marico’s a Mumbai-based titan—Parachute, Saffola, Nihar, Set Wet, and 20+ brands strong (Screener). With 59.11% promoter ownership (Economic Times) and a ₹85,056 crore cap (Value Research), it’s a Large Cap FMCG star. FY24’s ₹9,653 crore sales and ₹1,502 crore profit (INDmoney) grew to Q3 FY25’s ₹2,101 crore domestic haul (Tickertape). Six plants—Puducherry to Sanand—feed 5.6 million outlets (Upstox).
Q4’s rural tilt aligns with Mariwala’s diversification push—foods hit 10% of sales (Business Standard), up from 8% in FY24 (LiveMint). X mused: “Marico’s rural roots + premium push = gold!”
Why This Matters for Marico
- Volume Victory: India’s sequential uptick—6% Q3 to Q4’s tease (X posts)—signals demand.
- Saffola Surge: 20%+ revenue growth (aoiventures) offsets Parachute’s dip.
- Global Grit: Mid-teen international gains (wegro_app)—Bangladesh, MENA, South Africa shine.
Stock Trend: A Steady Climb
Tuesday’s ₹656.45 close (Value Research)—up 0.41% (Economic Times)—set Wednesday’s 0.92% leap. Past month? Down 3.65% (Tickertape). Six months? Off 9.69% (Financial Express). Yet, 12 months up 32.08% and three years 27.06% (Business Standard) show grit. Q3’s ₹649.05 (Economic Times) to Wednesday’s ₹657.2 tracks a 1.73% weekly gain (Financial Express). Targets? ₹717 median, ₹821 high (Trendlyne). X hinted: “₹657—₹700 by May?”
Market Context: A Mixed Bag
Wednesday’s NIFTY flatline (Infosys input) and SENSEX’s 1.8% Tuesday drop (Coal India input)—FIIs pumped ₹11,111.25 crore (NSE data), but tariff fears linger (CSBBank input). Infosys rose 1.42% Tuesday (Infosys input), CSB Bank eyed gains (CSBBank input)—Marico’s 0.92% fits a patchy FMCG scene. Nifty FMCG dipped 0.19% (Tickertape), but Marico bucked it.
What’s Next for Marico?
Q4’s high teens set the stage—here’s the horizon:
- Rural Ramp: Volume growth + rural recovery = 8-10% FY26 (X posts).
- Stock Spark: ₹657.2 now—₹717-₹775 by July (Motilal Oswal) if foods hit 12%.
- Global Glory: Mid-teen consistency—Bangladesh could double FY26 exports (wegro_app).
- Risks: Copra costs (Q3’s 210 bps margin dip, Tickertape) or urban premium lag (Business Standard).
Why This Hits Home
For investors, ₹657.2—53.03 P/E (Value Research)—is a dip with 18.6% yearly upside (Financial Express). For India, rural demand lifts villages—5.6 million outlets hum (Upstox). For Marico, it’s momentum—Q4’s a springboard to FY26’s double digits (TradeBulls_2212). X summed it: “Marico’s Q4—rural + Saffola = winner!”
Wrapping Up: Marico’s Near-1% Triumph
Marico shares rising 0.92% to ₹662.5 on April 2, 2025, post-Q4 FY25 update is a vibe. From Tuesday’s ₹656.45 to Wednesday’s ₹657.2 hold, this Mumbai FMCG star—stable demand, rural uptick, Saffola’s 20%+ roar—nails it. International mid-teen growth and a ₹85,056 crore cap (Value Research) seal the deal. Outpacing NIFTY’s blah day, Marico’s key details—volume, resilience, ambition—point up. Next stop? Double-digit FY26—watch this space!
Key Highlights
- 0.92% Rise: ₹662.5 peak, ₹657.2 at 1:53 PM—rural shines.
- Q4 Volume Uptick: India grows, Parachute dips, Saffola soars 20%+.
- Mid-Teen Global: Bangladesh, MENA, South Africa double-digit.
- High-Teen Revenue: FY26 double-digit goals in sight.
- Market Cap: ₹85,056 crore—32.08% yearly gain (Business Standard).
From coconut oil to oats, Marico’s Q4 proves it’s got the juice—stay tuned!
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