Results · Professional & Local Services
Urban Company Q4 revenue up 42.6%, net loss widens to ₹161.2 Cr
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- Date
- Company
- Urban Company
- What it does
- Home services marketplace
- Kind
- Results
What they do
Urban Company provides home service bookings in India and internationally
What happened
Q4 FY26 revenue rose 42.6% to ₹425.6 Cr while net loss widened to ₹161.2 Cr due to InstaHelp losses
Why it matters
The company targets adjusted EBITDA breakeven by Q3 FY28 despite current operational challenges
The details
- Urban Company released its Q4 FY26 financial results on May 8, 2026.
- Operating revenue for the quarter increased by 42.6% year-on-year to reach ₹425.6 Cr.
- The company reported a net loss of ₹161.2 Cr, a significant jump from the previous year's small loss.
- A deferred tax expense of ₹61 Cr contributed heavily to the reported net loss figure.
- Adjusted EBITDA excluding the InstaHelp segment showed a profit of ₹22 Cr with improved margins.
- Total expenses surged by 73.8% year-on-year to ₹556.9 Cr during the quarter.
- Net Transaction Value (NTV) grew 42% to ₹1,148 Cr, marking the fastest growth in four years.
- Orders exceeded 10 million for the first time in the fourth quarter of FY26.
The bigger picture
- InstaHelp generated a segmental loss of ₹119 Cr which dragged down overall profitability.
- UAE demand dropped by 15-20% recently due to regional conflict affecting international revenue.
- Currency depreciation and commodity prices are expected to raise input costs for native brands.
- Investors reacted negatively with stock prices falling up to 9.5% after the results.
About the business
- India Consumer Services is the largest segment contributing 68% of operating revenue.
- Native brands revenue grew rapidly by 75.4% to reach ₹70.2 Cr in Q4.
- International business saw strong growth of 89.4% driven by UAE and Singapore markets.
- Transacting users reached 8.4 million for the full fiscal year FY26.
- Full year FY26 revenue stood at ₹1,555.5 Cr with a total NTV of ₹4,290 Cr.
- The company holds a cash balance of ₹2,021 Cr at the end of FY26.
- InstaHelp orders grew significantly but per-order losses widened to ₹447 in Q4.
- User retention for InstaHelp remains low with approximately 2.5 orders per month.
What happens next
- Urban Company aims to achieve adjusted EBITDA breakeven by Q3 FY28.
- InstaHelp will prioritize densification and micro-market coverage over immediate profitability.
Founders
- Abhiraj Singh Bhal, Founder CEO
- Varun Khaitan, Founder
- Raghav Chandra, Founder
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