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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
Sector
Professional & Local Services

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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