Devyani International Ltd — Q1 FY27 earnings call
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The short read
Devyani International reported Q1 FY27 consolidated revenue growth of 16.5% year-on-year to Rs 1,581 crore, with highest-ever Operating EBITDA of Rs 151 crore, up nearly 38% year-on-year. KFC posted a positive same-store sales growth of 3.3% while Pizza Hut's SSSG was minus 2.2%, improving sequentially. Management discussed the proposed merger with Sapphire Foods remaining on track for completion by the end of FY27, along with commentary on cost inflation from LPG and wages, and leadership team changes under the new Group CEO.
Numbers mentioned
Consolidated revenue: INR 1,581 crore (Q1 FY27)
p. 4
“On a consolidated basis, we delivered a 16.5% year-on-year growth in revenues, reaching INR 1,581 crore.”
Manish Dawar, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Gross Margin: 69.1% (Q1 FY27)
p. 4
“Gross Margin at 69.1% saw an improvement of 0.9% yearon-year.”
Manish Dawar, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Brand Contribution: INR 224 crore, 14.2% margin (Q1 FY27)
p. 4
“Brand Contribution expanded 1.1% to reach 14.2%, with consolidated Brand Contribution of INR 224 crore, being nearly 26% higher year-on-year.”
Manish Dawar, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Operating EBITDA: INR 151 crore, 9.6% margin (Q1 FY27)
p. 4
“Our consolidated Operating EBITDA grew nearly 38% year-on-year and represents an EBITDA margin of 9.6%.”
Manish Dawar, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA (Chairman's remarks): INR 255 crore, 16.1% of revenues (Q1 FY27)
p. 3
“The business has improved profitability and posted its highest ever EBITDA of INR 255 crore at 16.1% of the revenues.”
Ravi Jaipuria, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
KFC SSSG: 3.3% (Q1 FY27)
p. 3
“KFC continues to post double-digit sales growth and delivered another positive SSSG of 3.3% during the quarter.”
Ravi Jaipuria, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
KFC revenue: INR 684 crore (Q1 FY27)
p. 5
“Revenue grew nearly 12% year-on-year to INR 684 crore.”
Manish Dawar, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
KFC Brand Contribution: INR 115 crore (Q1 FY27)
p. 5
“The Brand Contribution margin expanded by 1.4% and delivered Brand Contribution of INR 115 crore, nearly 22% higher year-on-year.”
Manish Dawar, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Pizza Hut SSSG: -2.2% (Q1 FY27)
p. 5
“SSSG came in at minus 2.2%, improving sequentially, with an uptick in ADS to ~INR 32,400 per store per day.”
Manish Dawar, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Pizza Hut revenue: INR 184 crore (Q1 FY27)
p. 5
“Revenues came in at INR 184 crore.”
Manish Dawar, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Pizza Hut Brand Contribution: loss of INR 4 crore (Q1 FY27)
p. 5
“Accordingly, Pizza Hut posted a Brand Contribution loss of INR 4 crore.”
Manish Dawar, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Pizza Hut store count: 626 stores (Q1 FY27)
p. 5
“We ended the quarter with 626 stores as we continue to right-size the brand.”
Manish Dawar, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Own brands revenue: INR 98 crore (Q1 FY27)
p. 5
“Led by BBK, our own brand’s portfolio posted revenues of INR 98 crore.”
Manish Dawar, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Own brands Brand Contribution: INR 10 crore, 10.2% margin (Q1 FY27)
p. 5
“Brand Contribution came in at approximately INR 10 crore, representing a margin of 10.2%.”
Manish Dawar, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
International business revenue: INR 523 crore (Q1 FY27)
p. 6
“posting another quarter of 20% plus year-on-year and delivered INR 523 crore in quarterly revenues.”
Manish Dawar, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Total stores in India: 1,855 stores (as of June 30, 2026)
p. 6
“We ended the period with 1,855 stores in India and 2,255 stores globally, as of June 30, 2026.”
Manish Dawar, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Biryani By Kilo SSSG: 7.2% (Q1 FY27)
p. 5
“with Biryani By Kilo delivering plus 7.2% and Vaango delivering plus 7.1% SSSG respectively, during the quarter.”
Manish Dawar, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
What management said it would do
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Merger with Sapphire Foods completion — completion by end of FY27 · FY27
stated firmly by Ravi Jaipuria
p. 3
“The timelines are broadly on track with our stated target of completion by the end of FY 2027.”
Ravi Jaipuria, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
KFC Brand Contribution margin — 20% Brand Contribution margins
stated conditionally by Manish Dawar
p. 7
“once we cross a threshold of 105,000 ADS to 110,000 ADS, we will be able to cross 20% Brand Contribution margins in KFC as we have demonstrated that in the past.”
Manish Dawar, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
KFC ADS threshold timeline — 105k to 110k ADS · 1.5-2 years
stated conditionally by Manish Dawar
p. 8
“we are looking at a SSSG of about 5% to 6% for KFC. And therefore, if I were to take that, obviously, it will be almost like 1.5-2 years kind of scenario.”
Manish Dawar, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
KFC dine-in salience — 59%-60%
stated as an aspiration by Manish Dawar
p. 8
“I do not think that we will be able to get to 65% in the near future, but our target remains to get to a number of 59%-60%.”
Manish Dawar, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Biryani By Kilo revenue — INR 1,000 crore brand · next few years
stated as an aspiration by Manish Dawar
p. 13
“our objective is to make sure that this brand gets to INR 1,000 crore brand in the next few years.”
Manish Dawar, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
New store openings — guidance given earlier
stated firmly by Manish Dawar
p. 6
“Our plan for opening new units remains in line with the guidance given earlier.”
Manish Dawar, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Q&A highlights
Management's answers to analyst questions, in Parakho's words rather than a transcript. Each row names who answered and carries the verbatim quote it was drawn from.
Management said ADS is the key driver, with a threshold of 105k-110k ADS needed to cross 20% Brand Contribution margin, aided by dine-in promotion and technology adoption.
Answered by Manish Dawar
Asked by Percy Panthaki: What are the drivers for KFC margin improvement beyond SSSG, and how much can be shaved off through other initiatives?
p. 7
“the key driver for improving the Brand Contribution margin remains the ADS number, I have also indicated in the past that, let us say, once we cross a threshold of 105,000 ADS to 110,000 ADS, we will be able to cross 20% Brand Contribution margins in KFC”
Manish Dawar, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management estimated 1.5-2 years assuming 5%-6% SSSG, while noting macro risks could affect the timeline.
Answered by Manish Dawar
Asked by Percy Panthaki: How soon can KFC reach the 105k-110k ADS threshold?
p. 8
“we are looking at a SSSG of about 5% to 6% for KFC. And therefore, if I were to take that, obviously, it will be almost like 1.5-2 years kind of scenario.”
Manish Dawar, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said 65% is unlikely near-term but targeted 59-60%.
Answered by Manish Dawar
Asked by Vivek Maheshwari: Can KFC's dine-in salience return to 60-65%?
p. 8
“I do not think that we will be able to get to 65% in the near future, but our target remains to get to a number of 59%-60%.”
Manish Dawar, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management explained delivery now cannibalizes dine-in rather than adding incrementally, so they are pushing customers back to dine-in.
Answered by Manish Dawar
Asked by Vivek Maheshwari: Why not maximize both delivery and dine-in if delivery adds incremental revenue?
p. 9
“today, delivery as it stands today, it is actually eating into the dine-in sales. And that is the reason we are making concerted effort to make sure that the consumers come back to dine-in”
Manish Dawar, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management confirmed it is a broader principle applied across brands to encourage dine-in with better deals.
Answered by Manish Dawar
Asked by Avi Mehta: Is the dine-in versus delivery shift format-specific or a broader principle?
p. 10
“Absolutely, yes. That is the fundamental hypothesis.”
Manish Dawar, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said it's early in Q2 due to Shravan timing effects but noted a positive trend in July.
Answered by Manish Dawar
Asked by Avi Mehta: Are stable demand trends reflected in Q2 performance so far?
p. 10
“broadly, in terms of trends, we have seen a positive trend in the month of July, and we are on track.”
Manish Dawar, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management cited ongoing macro uncertainty including rupee, oil pricing and LPG availability issues as reasons for cautious commentary.
Answered by Manish Dawar
Asked by Vivek Maheshwari: Why isn't KFC SSSG guidance more bullish given 13 quarters of negative SSSG previously?
p. 11
“it is very important for a very, very bullish kind of view that it should be a stable situation, which we are not seeing.”
Manish Dawar, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management attributed past issues to the three-way decision-making structure between DIL, Sapphire and Yum!, and said the fundamental ADS problem needs a differentiated offering across price points.
Answered by Manish Dawar
Asked by Vivek Maheshwari: What is holding Pizza Hut back - execution, brand, or market context?
p. 11
“the biggest issue was the structure, which is what we have discussed in the past, the entire 3-way structure between us, Sapphire and Yum! in terms of decision-making, in terms of the initiatives, in terms of innovation”
Manish Dawar, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management confirmed all three initiatives are planned for India, starting with Kwench beverage testing.
Answered by Manish Dawar
Asked by Devanshu Bansal: Is DIL adopting KFC's global initiatives like Kwench, sauces, and boneless snacking in India?
p. 12
“they have taken 3 initiatives globally. One is on the beverages, there is a sub-brand called “Kwench”, and we are already discussing in India to experiment with “Kwench”.”
Manish Dawar, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said they are happy with Thailand results and open to expansion though no formal process has been launched.
Answered by Manish Dawar
Asked by Devanshu Bansal: How has the Thailand business experience been, and is DIL open to expanding territory?
p. 13
“we have been very happy with the Thailand results, Devanshu. And you can see the way the numbers have evolved for the international piece, both from top line as well as bottom line perspective.”
Manish Dawar, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said promoters are confident in the business and see Devyani as a potential future success comparable to Varun Beverages.
Answered by Manish Dawar
Asked by Praful Kumar: What is the promoters' mandate and vision for the business over the next 3-5 years?
p. 14
“the promoters feel Devyani can be another Varun over a period of time.”
Manish Dawar, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said no significant capex change is needed since stores already have excess capacity to accommodate the shift.
Answered by Manish Dawar
Asked by Chetan Thacker: Does the shift toward dine-in change the business's capex intensity?
p. 16
“Today, we have excess capacity available in our stores, whereby we can easily make the shift without incurring additional capex.”
Manish Dawar, page 16 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said integration should not be a big challenge since both companies share similar technology stacks and processes.
Answered by Manish Dawar
Asked by Chetan Thacker: Is the IT/back-end integration between Sapphire and Devyani likely to be smooth?
p. 17
“It should not be a big challenge because the IT systems are largely similar.”
Manish Dawar, page 17 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Risks flagged
Elevated crude oil prices feeding into LPG and fuel costs amid Middle East conflict
p. 3
“the conflict in the Middle East pushed crude oil to elevated levels through April and May, feeding into LPG and fuel costs, while the rupee remained under pressure.”
Ravi Jaipuria, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Below-normal monsoon season combined with El Niño risk affecting consumption recovery
p. 3
“the forecast of a belownormal season, combined with El Niño risk, is a reminder that consumption recovery in India rarely moves in a straight line.”
Ravi Jaipuria, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Food commodity inflation, minimum wage hikes and annual increments
p. 4
“We have seen some food commodity inflation along with the hike in minimum wages and annual increments.”
Manish Dawar, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Significant rise in LPG prices and availability issues
p. 4
“LPG prices have significantly gone up in the last few months. Our teams have effectively managed the availability of LPG during this period.”
Manish Dawar, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Seasonal factors leading to higher utility and wage costs
p. 4
“Seasonal factors led to higher utility costs during the quarter and higher wage costs.”
Manish Dawar, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
LPG availability constraints amid macro volatility
p. 11
“LPG availability was a big constraint, although we have kind of managed to mitigate. But we have seen huge availability issues as we kind of went through the cycle.”
Manish Dawar, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Historical three-way decision-making structure between DIL, Sapphire and Yum! hampering Pizza Hut innovation
p. 11
“there were issues on decision-making, there were issues on innovation.”
Manish Dawar, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Pizza Hut's low ADS versus competition
p. 12
“The ADS is very low versus the competition.”
Manish Dawar, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
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