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Stove Kraft Q4 FY26 Revenue Surges 32% Driven by 67% Jump in Induction Cooktop Volumes

Stove Kraft delivered a significant revenue beat in Q4 FY26, with a 32.4% year-on-year increase driven by robust demand for induction cooktops and small appliances. The company is now focusing on scaling its IKEA partnership and expanding its exclusive retail footprint to 500 stores by 2027.

Contemporary kitchen setup with stainless steel pots on an induction stove. Stock photo illustrating Stove Kraft's earning call story.
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Key numbers
Revenue Growth YoY 32.44%Q4 FY26
Net Profit Growth 317.89%YoY Q4
Market Cap ₹1,792.1 CrConsumer Durables
Operating Revenue ₹1,607.4 CrAnnual TTM

Key highlights

  • Quarterly revenue increased 32.4% YoY to ₹414.52 crore, significantly exceeding previous fiscal guidance
  • Induction cooktops recorded 89.4% value growth and 67.3% volume growth following GST reductions
  • Small kitchen appliances segment volume surged by 97.7% during the quarter
  • IKEA billing commenced in Q1 FY27 with an estimated annual revenue potential of ₹200-250 crore
  • Management targeting total revenue of ₹2,500-3,000 crore within the next two years
  • Retail expansion remains aggressive with 329 exclusive stores currently operational across 22 states
  • Company implemented a 10% price hike in the current quarter to offset rising commodity and forex pressures

Financial Performance

Stove Kraft reported a robust top-line performance for Q4 FY26, with operating revenue reaching ₹414.52 crore compared to ₹313 crore in the same period last year. Net profit for the quarter saw an exceptional jump to ₹6.05 crore from ₹1.4 crore, though this was largely due to a low base in the previous year. EBITDA stood at ₹39.5 crore with margins at 9.5%, reflecting a 133 basis point improvement year-on-year.

However, the company continues to face headwinds from foreign exchange volatility and higher retail commissions associated with its expanding store network. Annual revenue for FY26 crossed the ₹1,600 crore mark, representing a 10.3% growth over the full year.

Management Outlook

The management expressed high confidence in achieving a revenue target of ₹2,500 to ₹3,000 crore over the next two years. This growth is expected to be anchored by the stabilization of export markets and the full-scale commencement of the IKEA partnership, which is projected to contribute ₹200-250 crore annually at peak capacity. On the margin front, Stove Kraft aims to improve gross margins by 100 basis points every year, targeting a 42% threshold through better operating leverage and backward integration.

The retail strategy will shift toward franchise-owned models (FOFO and FOCO) to improve capital efficiency as they scale toward 500 exclusive stores.

Business and Segment Overview

Small kitchen appliances contributed 40.2% of the quarterly revenue, while cooktops accounted for 15.5%. The cookware segment delivered 49% growth, bolstered by increasing exports. A significant development this quarter was the launch of Pigeon Ignite, a 3500W heavy-duty cooktop designed specifically for the HORECA (Hotels, Restaurants, and Cafes) segment, marking a deeper push into commercial applications.

The company maintains a high level of backward integration at 97-98%, which provides a competitive edge in product turnaround times, though it still relies on imports for 33-40% of its induction components, primarily from China.

Stove Kraft · share price, past month

Sector Dynamics

The consumer durables sector in India is witnessing a transition where products like induction cooktops are moving from optional to necessity status. Management noted that the reduction in GST to 5% has significantly accelerated adoption rates. Furthermore, the reduction in US tariffs on Indian goods from 50% to roughly 18% is expected to improve export competitiveness.

In the domestic market, quick commerce is enabling faster deliveries and improving conversion rates for urgent replacement needs, particularly in urban geographies where the company is strengthening its e-commerce leadership.

What to Watch

  • Execution and revenue ramp-up from the IKEA partnership starting Q1 FY27
  • Impact of the 10% price hike on volume demand in the upcoming quarters
  • Progress toward the milestone of 500 exclusive brand outlets by 2027
  • Management of forex volatility and dependency on Chinese component imports
  • Sustenance of the 30% plus growth rate in the induction cooktop segment

“Our investment in the last five years on backward integrated manufacturing setup is well equipped to absorb such supply chain disruption and improve our resilience to adapt to the situation.”

— Rajendra Gandhi, Managing Director

“The induction sales started on the 10th of March... we are seeing growth across the categories, of course, there was a sudden spurt in all the sales of induction.”

— Rajendra Gandhi, Managing Director
Stove Kraft · financial snapshot
Share price₹541.3
Market capitalisation₹1,792.10 Cr
Revenue (annual)₹1,607.42 Cr
Net profit (annual)₹41.99 Cr
Revenue (latest quarter)₹414.52 Cr+9.55% vs previous quarter
Net profit (latest quarter)₹6.05 Cr+45.95% vs previous quarter
P/E (TTM)42.68×Sector 48.34×
Promoter holding55.79%0.00% QoQ
FII holding0.81%Current quarter

Reference market data from a third-party provider, as of the story. Not a valuation or a recommendation.

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Exchange filing by Stove Kraft Limited regarding Q4 and FY26 financial results and investor presentation. Market figures from a third-party data provider.

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