Slower Mature Store Growth Drags DMart Shares Down Over 3%


    By Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ)

    Summary :

     

    DMart shares fell more than 3% after the company reported its Q1 FY27 results. While revenue rose 15% and profit increased 11.3%, investors focused on slower growth at mature stores and continued losses in the DMart Ready business, which weighed on market sentiment.

    DMart Shares Fall Over 3% Despite 15% Revenue Growth in Q1 FY27

    Avenue Supermarts was in the spotlight on Monday after posting its Q1 FY27 financial results. In consequence, the share price tumbled by over 3% on Monday. Although earnings stayed stable owing to better gross margins, investors worried about falling sales in established outlets and losses in its e-grocery business.

    Revenue Up 15% and Store Count Reaches 503

    Avenue Supermarts, the operator of DMart, reported revenue from operations of ₹18,343 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. This was 15% higher than ₹16,359.70 crore reported in the same quarter last year. The company also delivered steady earnings growth. Consolidated net profit increased 11.3% year on year to ₹860.44 crore from ₹772.81 crore in the corresponding period of the previous financial year.

    The retailer continued expanding its store network during the quarter. It opened three new stores, taking its total count to 503 outlets across the country.

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    Mature Stores See Slower Growth

    Like-for-like sales growth at stores that have been operating for more than two years slowed to 5.5% during the quarter. This was lower than 7.1% in the same period last year and well below 10.8% recorded in the March quarter.

    Sales Productivity and Online Business Remain Under Pressure

    The company also reported a slight decline in sales productivity. Annualised revenue per retail business area stood at ₹8,571 per sq. ft. during the quarter, compared with ₹8,779 per sq. ft. a year earlier.

    Food products continued to contribute the largest share of revenue. However, the segment's contribution slipped marginally to 54.93% from 55.60% in the corresponding quarter last year.

    Meanwhile, DMart Ready, the company's online grocery business operated through Avenue E-Commerce, continued to report losses. The business posted a comprehensive loss of ₹91.39 crore during the quarter.

    About Avenue Supermarts Ltd

    Avenue Supermarts Ltd operates the DMart supermarket chain in India. The company offers products across food, FMCG, general merchandise and apparel categories. It has built its business around value pricing, operational efficiency and a steadily expanding store network. As of June 30, 2026, the company operated 503 stores across the country.

    Avenue Supermarts Ltd Share Price Performance

    As of 09:50 AM IST on July 13, 2026, the company’s share was trading at ₹3,997.10, down ₹84.00, or 2.06%, from its previous close of ₹4,081.10.

    The stock opened weak during the trading day at ₹3,950. This was 3.21% below its last closing price. The selling continued, resulting in the stock falling to an intra-day low of ₹3,908, down by 4.24% compared to its last closing price.

    Taking into account its performance, the stock has delivered a 7.59% return in 2026 and over the last year, the share price has declined 1.62%.

    Source: Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ), NSE

     

    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 : 13 Jul 2026

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