Results · Enterprise Software & IT
Smartworks reports first full year profit with strong revenue growth
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- Date
- Company
- Smartworks
- What it does
- Flexible workspace provider in India
- Kind
- Results
- Sector
- Enterprise Software & IT
What they do
Smartworks is a flexible workspace platform that develops and manages serviced office spaces for businesses across multiple cities
What happened
The company posted its first full-year net profit of ₹10.5 Cr in FY26, driven by 31% revenue growth to ₹1,795.8 Cr
Why it matters
Secured contracted rental revenue over ₹5,200 Cr provides high visibility for FY27 earnings despite rising depreciation costs
The details
- Smartworks reported its Q4 FY26 results, marking the second consecutive profitable quarter.
- The company achieved a net profit of ₹16.6 Cr in Q4, compared to a loss of ₹8.3 Cr in the same period last year.
- This represents a 13.8x sequential profit growth from the previous quarter's ₹1.2 Cr.
- Operating revenue grew 45% year-on-year to ₹519.7 Cr in Q4 FY26.
- Full-year FY26 operating revenue reached ₹1,795.8 Cr, showing 31% YoY growth.
- Smartworks recorded its first full year of PAT profitability with a net profit of ₹10.5 Cr against a loss of ₹63.2 Cr in FY25.
- EBITDA margins stood at 65% in Q4, with EBITDA growing 46% YoY to ₹338.3 Cr.
- Depreciation costs surged 45% YoY to ₹234.1 Cr, reflecting significant lease-related expenses.
The bigger picture
- Smartworks is the first listed flexible workspace platform in India to cross 10 Mn sq ft operational area.
About the business
- Smartworks develops, designs, and licenses serviced office spaces for corporate clients.
- The company offers fit-out services and ancillary offerings alongside core workspace solutions.
- It operates 66 centres across 15 cities, including Singapore.
- Total footprint reached 16.1 Mn sq ft by end of Q4, up 37% YoY.
- Occupancy rate was 93% at the end of Q4 FY26.
- The client base expanded to 770 clients by the end of Q4.
- Recent notable clients include Zepto, Groww, and Tracelink.
- Revenue is generated through leasing, development fees, and value-added services.
- Largest expense item is depreciation related to leased properties, totaling ₹234 Cr in Q4.
What happens next
- FY27 revenue visibility is backed by contracted rental revenue exceeding ₹5,200 Cr.
Founders
- Neetish Sarda, Co-founder
- Harsh Binani, Co-founder
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