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Wakefit posts 19% profit jump in Q1 FY27
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- Date
- Company
- Wakefit
- What it does
- Sleep and home products maker
- Kind
- Results
- Founded
- 2016
What they do
Wakefit makes mattresses, pillows, furniture and home furnishings
What happened
It reported a net profit of Rs 23.3 crore for Q1 FY27, up 19% year-on-year from Rs 19.6 crore in Q1 FY26
Why it matters
The company plans to add about 80 company-owned stores this fiscal year
The details
- Wakefit reported a net profit of Rs 23.3 crore for the first quarter of FY27.
- Profit rose 19% year-on-year from Rs 19.6 crore in Q1 FY26.
- Operating revenue was Rs 405 crore, up 17% YoY from Rs 347 crore.
- Sequentially, net profit fell 81% from Rs 121.7 crore in Q4 FY26.
- Total expenses were Rs 384.2 crore, up 14% YoY.
- Operating EBITDA was Rs 36.8 crore, up 50% YoY, with margin improving to 9.1% from 7.1%.
- Gross margin rose to 57.1% from 55.8% a year ago, helped by price hikes.
The bigger picture
- The gross margin uptick came from price hikes to offset raw material cost increases from Middle East supply disruptions.
- Mattress revenue grew 27.3% YoY and contributed 66% of total revenue.
- The company added 27 new stores in Q1, taking its total company-owned stores to 165.
About the business
- Wakefit started in 2016 with sleep products like mattresses, pillows and bed frames.
- It has expanded into home furnishings including sofas, dining sets, wardrobes, study tables and bookshelves.
- Mattresses are the largest revenue driver, accounting for 66% of revenue.
- Furniture and furnishings make up the remaining 34% of revenue.
- The retail channel grew 21% YoY.
- The company operates 165 company-owned, company-operated (COCO) stores.
What happens next
- Wakefit is on track to add about 80 company-owned stores in FY27.
- The company plans a capex of Rs 100-120 crore for FY27.
- About 80% of the capex will go towards retail expansion, especially jumbo store formats.
- The remaining 20% will be used for manufacturing automation and upgrades.
Founders
- Ankit Garg, Chairman & CEO
- Chaitanya Ramalingegowda, Cofounder, Executive Director
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