Eternal Q1: Revenue Beats Estimates, PAT Misses Expectations


    By Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ)

    Summary :


    Eternal reported a mixed June quarter. Revenue rose 17% QoQ and exceeded estimates, driven by Blinkit. However, EBITDA missed expectations, while PAT declined 42% due to higher investments and operating costs. The stock remained volatile after the earnings announcement before ending the day 0.77% lower.

    Eternal Delivers Mixed Q1 Results: Know Details

    Eternal Ltd, the operator of Zomato and quick commerce business Blinkit, came into the spotlight in the closing session on Wednesday, July 22. The stock was in a consolidation phase ahead of the results but suddenly became volatile after the earnings announcement.

    The stock made an intraday low of ₹275.55 and made an intraday high of ₹291.35 during the session. The movement translates to a fall of 3.86% and a gain of 1.66%, respectively, from Tuesday's closing price of ₹286.60. After the market closure, the stock ended marginally lower at ₹289.50, down 0.77%.

    This volatility came after the company reported mixed results for the June quarter. 

    Revenue Rises 17% QoQ

    Revenue from operations stood at ₹20,211 crore, compared to ₹17,292 reported in the March quarter. This figure translates to a gain of 17%. The numbers exceeded the market estimates of ₹19,850 crore.

    Quick commerce platform Blinkit remained the largest revenue contributor, generating ₹15,664 crore during the quarter. Food delivery business Zomato contributed ₹3,100 crore.

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    However, EBITDA stood at ₹594 crore as compared to ₹486 crore reported in the March quarter. This was a gain of 22%. Despite the increase, it fell short of the market estimates of ₹670 crore. EBITDA margins also fell short of the expectations. It came in at 2.9% against the estimates of 3.4%.

    PAT Falls 42% QoQ 

    Profit after tax (PAT) was reported at ₹92 crore, down 42% QoQ and well below the market expectation of ₹335 crore. This decline was due to higher investments and operating costs.          

    The company's advertising and sales promotion expenses stood at ₹945 crore during the June quarter, while delivery-related charges rose to ₹3,150 crore. As a result, total expenses increased by 173.2% year-on-year to ₹20,314 crore.

    NOV Growth Was on Expected Lines

    The company said its net order value (NOV) grew 54% year-on-year (YoY) to ₹31,120 crore.

    Zomato's NOV increased more than 20% YoY to ₹10,769 crore, while Blinkit's NOV surged 86% YoY to ₹17,132 crore. The company's going-out business, District, saw 60% YoY growth in NOV to ₹3,218 crore.

    About Eternal Ltd

    Eternal Ltd, formerly known as Zomato Ltd, is one of India's leading consumer technology companies. The company changed its corporate name to Eternal Ltd in 2025 to reflect its evolution beyond food delivery into a multi-business platform. It operates food delivery platform Zomato, quick commerce business Blinkit, restaurant supply platform Hyperpure, and the going-out business District.

    Source: Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ), NSE, BSE

    About the Author

    SEBI Registered Research Analyst (INH000006396).


    Founded in 1986, Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ) brings decades of experience in India’s equity markets. DSIJ's research combines fundamental analysis with price action, guided by disciplined risk management and capital preservation. They follow a structured, data-driven approach designed to help investors and traders make informed decisions beyond short-term market noise. 

    Published Date : 22 Jul 2026

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