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EPL shares advanced 8.5 per cent on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, and logged an intra-day high at ₹237.8 per share on BSE. At 12 PM, the EPL share price was down 3.35 per cent at ₹226.5 per share. In comparison, the BSE Sensex was 0.17 per cent lower at 80,572.89. The stock rose after the company posted its Q1 results on Tuesday, after market hours.
EPL Q1 results
The company reported a 53 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) decrease in first-quarter net profit to ₹101.4 crore, as compared to ₹65.7 crore a year ago.
Revenue for the quarter under review came in at ₹1,107.9 crore, as compared to ₹1,007 crore a year ago, up 10 per cent. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) margin stood at 20.5 per cent in Q1, an expansion of 140 basis points (bps) Y-o-Y. Absolute Ebitda grew by 18.1 per cent.
The company delivered revenue growth driven by double digit growth in three regions (Americas, Europe & EAP). Strong momentum in ‘Personal Care & beyond‘ with 27.9 per cent growth powered by B&C growth of 35 per cent.EPL management commentaryThe company expects double-digit revenue growth driven by aggressive B&C play, Brazil scale-up up and geographical expansion with Thailand, and merger and acquisition (M&A).
Motilal Oswal has reiterated its ‘Buy’ rating but has cut the target to ₹280 per share from ₹290. The brokerage expects a positive earnings trend to continue for EPL on the back of improved operational efficiencies, a focus on improving market share across geographies in the BNC segment, and a recovery in the oral care segment.
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About EPL
EPL is the largest global specialty packaging company, manufacturing laminated plastic tubes catering to the FMCG and Pharma space. Employing over 3,500+ people representing over 25 different nationalities, EPL functions in eleven countries through 21 facilities, and is continuing to grow every year. EPL is the world’s largest laminated tube manufacturer with units operating across countries such as the USA, Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Poland, Germany, Egypt, China, Philippines and India. These facilities cater to diverse categories that include brands in Oral Care, Beauty & Cosmetics, Pharma & Health, Food, and Home, offering customized solutions through continuous pioneering first-in-class innovations in materials, technology, and processes.
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