Urban Company Ltd — Q4 FY26 earnings call
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The short read
Urban Company reported Q4 FY26 consolidated NTV growth of 42% year-on-year to ₹1,148 crores and revenue growth of 43% to ₹426 crores, with full-year NTV reaching ₹4,290 crores, up 33%. Management said the India Consumer Services business (ex-InstaHelp) grew 26% in Q4 with adjusted EBITDA margin expanding to 3.3% of NTV, while International turned adjusted EBITDA positive for the full year and Native's losses narrowed. InstaHelp, launched during the year, delivered ₹40 crores of NTV in Q4 with a ₹119 crore adjusted EBITDA loss, which management attributed to consumer acquisition, network density subsidies, and supply onboarding costs.
Numbers mentioned
Consolidated NTV: ₹1,148 crores (Q4 FY26)
p. 3
“On a consolidated basis, Q4 NTV grew 42% year-on-year to ₹1,148 crores, and revenue grew 43% to ₹426 crores.”
Abhiraj Singh Bhal, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Consolidated revenue: ₹426 crores (Q4 FY26)
p. 3
“On a consolidated basis, Q4 NTV grew 42% year-on-year to ₹1,148 crores, and revenue grew 43% to ₹426 crores.”
Abhiraj Singh Bhal, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Full year consolidated NTV: ₹4,290 crores (FY26)
p. 3
“For the full year, consolidated NTV reached ₹4,290 crores — up 33% year-on-year.”
Abhiraj Singh Bhal, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Transacting user base: 8.4 million (FY26)
p. 3
“Our transacting user base grew 24% to 8.4 million, and 83% of NTV now comes from retained users, a number that has only moved in one direction.”
Abhiraj Singh Bhal, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
India Consumer Services (ex-InstaHelp) growth: 26% (Q4 FY26)
p. 4
“India Consumer Services excluding InstaHelp grew 26% in Q4 to ₹808 Cr. — our fastest in 11 quarters — with adjusted EBITDA margin expanding to 3.3% of NTV from 1.6% a year ago.”
Abhiraj Singh Bhal, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
India Consumer Services full-year adjusted EBITDA: ₹131 Cr. at 4.1% of NTV (FY26)
p. 4
“For the full year, this business delivered ₹131 Cr. of adjusted EBITDA at 4.1% of NTV.”
Abhiraj Singh Bhal, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
International NTV growth: 84% (Q4 FY26)
p. 4
“UAE and Singapore delivered 84% NTV growth in Q4 to ₹211 Cr., despite some demand headwind in the UAE in March from the escalation of the Middle East conflict.”
Abhiraj Singh Bhal, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
International full-year adjusted EBITDA: ₹6 Cr. (FY26)
p. 4
“For the full year, international NTV grew 75% to ₹700 Cr., and the business turned adjusted EBITDA positive — ₹6 Cr. for FY26 as a whole.”
Abhiraj Singh Bhal, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Native NTV growth: 67% in Q4, 122% for full year (Q4 FY26 / FY26)
p. 4
“Native is on a clear path to profitability. NTV grew 67% in Q4 to ₹89 Cr., and ₹345 crores for the full year — up 122%.”
Abhiraj Singh Bhal, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Native adjusted EBITDA loss: ₹31 Cr., margin (8.9)% of NTV (FY26)
p. 4
“The adjusted EBITDA loss narrowed from ₹39 Cr. in FY25 to ₹31 Cr. in FY26, with the margin improving from (25.1)% to (8.9)% of NTV in a single year.”
Abhiraj Singh Bhal, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
InstaHelp orders and NTV: 2.7 million orders, ₹40 crores NTV (Q4 FY26)
p. 4
“A business that didn't exist at the start of FY26 delivered 2.7 million orders and ₹40 crores of NTV in Q4 — with March alone crossing 1.1 million orders.”
Abhiraj Singh Bhal, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
InstaHelp adjusted EBITDA loss: ₹119 crore (Q4 FY26)
p. 4
“The ₹119 crore adjusted EBITDA loss reflects the cost of building a market: consumer acquisition, network density subsidies, and supply onboarding.”
Abhiraj Singh Bhal, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Consolidated adjusted EBITDA: loss of ₹98 crores (Q4 FY26)
p. 4
“On the consolidated P&L: adjusted EBITDA for Q4 was a loss of ₹98 crores, entirely attributable to InstaHelp's ₹119 crore loss.”
Abhiraj Singh Bhal, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Cash balance: ₹2,021 crores (FY26 year-end)
p. 4
“We ended the year with ₹2,021 crores in cash.”
Abhiraj Singh Bhal, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Core (ex-InstaHelp) full-year adjusted EBITDA: ₹106 crores (FY26)
p. 4
“The core (ex InstaHelp) generated ₹106 crores of adjusted EBITDA in FY26 — we are well-positioned to fund InstaHelp's growth while maintaining a healthy balance sheet.”
Abhiraj Singh Bhal, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
NTV growth trajectory: 19% (Q2), 21% (Q3), 26% (Q4) (FY26)
p. 7
“Yes, NTV growth has been accelerating. In Q2FY26, it was 19%, it jumped to 21% in Q3, and 26% in Q4.”
Abhiraj Singh Bhal, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Native margin trajectory: negative 14.7% to negative 9.9% (FY25 vs FY26)
p. 10
“So, same time last year, the margin trajectory was negative 14.7%. of NTV, and now it's, negative 9.9%.”
Abhiraj Singh Bhal, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Partner support queries handled via AI: 55%
p. 9
“We've made a fair amount of progress in customer and partner support, where 55% of all partner support queries are now handled effectively through AI, and this is helping us deliver a low cost as well.”
Abhay Mathur, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Code shipped by GenAI: more than 90%
p. 9
“On code, I think this is the area where we've seen the maximum progress, you know, conservatively, more than 90% of our code is being shipped, by GenAI.”
Abhay Mathur, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
What management said it would do
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Consolidated adjusted EBITDA breakeven — breakeven · Q3 FY28
stated firmly by Abhiraj Singh Bhal
p. 4
“We retain our target of consolidated adjusted EBITDA breakeven by Q3 FY28, and ₹1,000 crores by FY31.”
Abhiraj Singh Bhal, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Consolidated adjusted EBITDA — ₹1,000 crores · FY31
stated firmly by Abhiraj Singh Bhal
p. 4
“We retain our target of consolidated adjusted EBITDA breakeven by Q3 FY28, and ₹1,000 crores by FY31.”
Abhiraj Singh Bhal, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Native breakeven — breakeven · next few quarters
stated as an aspiration by Abhiraj Singh Bhal
p. 10
“We are fairly confident, I would say, on the trajectory from here on to achieve break-even. We don't want to give a timeline yet, but, you know, it should happen in the next few quarters, I would say.”
Abhiraj Singh Bhal, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
India Consumer Services adjusted EBITDA margin — about 10% of NTV · longer period of time
stated as an aspiration by Abhiraj Singh Bhal
p. 17
“That trajectory, we believe, should continue, and eventually this business should get to about 10% adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of NTV, over a longer period of time.”
Abhiraj Singh Bhal, page 17 of the filed PDF · View the filing
International market expansion — no new international markets beyond UAE, Singapore and KSA · foreseeable future
stated firmly by Abhiraj Singh Bhal
p. 21
“We are clear we're not launching any other international markets I'm sure the opportunity is good in some of these markets, but from our strategic prioritization standpoint, we are focused in India and these two markets for now, and for the foreseeable future.”
Abhiraj Singh Bhal, page 21 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Native revenue — quadrupling net revenue
stated as an aspiration by Garima Mishra
p. 13
“Now, you've given a target of quadrupling net revenue of this business.”
Garima Mishra, page 13 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 attributed the acceleration to densification hitting an inflection point across categories and micro-markets, driving a faster-cheaper-better flywheel, but said they want to observe several more quarters before calling it a long-term trend.
Answered by Abhiraj Singh Bhal
Asked by Manish Adukia: What is driving the acceleration in India Consumer Services growth versus past cycles, and how durable is it?
p. 6
“Now, why do we not yet want to call it a long-term trend and want to observe for a few quarters? Because we're just getting started on this.”
Abhiraj Singh Bhal, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said they are focused on market leadership for InstaHelp and will hold to the consolidated breakeven and FY31 EBITDA guardrails, without giving a specific timeline for loss reduction.
Answered by Abhiraj Singh Bhal
Asked by Manish Adukia: Are InstaHelp losses expected to increase, and for how long will they remain elevated?
p. 8
“We've given two clear guidelines, that we will hold as guardrails for ourselves, which is a consolidated break-even at an adjusted EBITDA level by Q3 FY28, and INR 1,000 crores of adjusted EBITDA by FY31.”
Abhiraj Singh Bhal, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said nothing specific caused the change, margins actually improved year-on-year, and breakeven should occur in the next few quarters even with new product launches.
Answered by Abhiraj Singh Bhal
Asked by Sachin Salgaonkar: Why did Native's losses expand YoY and QoQ, and is there a breakeven timeline?
p. 10
“We are fairly confident, I would say, on the trajectory from here on to achieve break-even. We don't want to give a timeline yet, but, you know, it should happen in the next few quarters, I would say.”
Abhiraj Singh Bhal, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said current competitive intensity is manageable and that they are optimizing for market share and winning rather than for on-paper elegance.
Answered by Abhiraj Singh Bhal
Asked by Sachin Salgaonkar: Are there guardrails on loss-per-order in InstaHelp given irrational competition?
p. 11
“We're optimizing to win, we're optimizing for market share, and which means if we have to be irrational from time to time, we should be willing to be irrational as well.”
Abhiraj Singh Bhal, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said the business is almost back to full recovery, with year-on-year growth continuing to be healthy despite a temporary dip.
Answered by Abhiraj Singh Bhal
Asked by Sachin Salgaonkar: Is the Middle East business back to normal after the demand headwind from conflict escalation?
p. 12
“No, more or less back to square one. In fact, the dip for us also was not… I mean, it was there, but we were far… we were far more resilient than most other businesses”
Abhiraj Singh Bhal, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said they saw some demand loss in the recent month but had prepared by onboarding more professionals in advance, calling it a routine issue.
Answered by Abhay Mathur
Asked by Garima Mishra: Could election-related supply displacement disrupt near-term core growth?
p. 13
“I think in the month which has gone by, we are seeing, you know, some level of demand loss. But nothing unusual.”
Abhay Mathur, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said the business should be viewed year-on-year rather than quarter-on-quarter due to seasonality, noting margin improved from 1.6% to 3.3% year-on-year in Q4.
Answered by Abhiraj Singh Bhal
Asked by Pranav Kshatriya: Why didn't India Core margins improve despite being supply constrained this quarter?
p. 17
“Year on year, Q4 has gone from 1.6% in Q4 FY25 to 3.3% in Q4 FY26, and also the entire India Consumer Services business has gone from 3.3% to 4.1%.”
Abhiraj Singh Bhal, page 17 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management confirmed contribution loss per order actually improved, and the reversal in loss per order was driven by elevated marketing spend, including for the Cricket World Cup.
Answered by Abhiraj Singh Bhal
Asked by Srinath V: Were InstaHelp's elevated losses driven by fixed marketing costs rather than contribution margin?
p. 19
“this quarter saw elevated marketing to acquire new users, and build the brand, including for the Cricket World Cup.”
Abhiraj Singh Bhal, page 19 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management confirmed that additional international markets are not being pursued until existing guidance targets are achieved.
Answered by Abhiraj Singh Bhal
Asked by Swapnil Potdukhe: Is international expansion beyond UAE, Singapore and KSA off the table until medium-term guidance is met?
p. 21
“Yes, absolutely. And we've said that, in one of the past letters in as many words as well.”
Abhiraj Singh Bhal, page 21 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management named JustLife as a competitor in UAE and said Singapore has smaller players, describing both markets as growing profitably with the same faster-cheaper-better playbook playing out.
Answered by Abhiraj Singh Bhal
Asked by Pranaya Jain: Who are the key competitors in the international markets and how does the competitive landscape look?
p. 24
“there is a company called JustLife, who has been around in the market for as long as we have, a little bit longer than us. Pretty decent players.”
Abhiraj Singh Bhal, page 24 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Risks flagged
Election-related temporary workforce displacement causing near-term demand loss
p. 13
“I think in the month which has gone by, we are seeing, you know, some level of demand loss. But nothing unusual.”
Abhay Mathur, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Middle East conflict escalation created demand headwind in UAE
p. 4
“UAE and Singapore delivered 84% NTV growth in Q4 to ₹211 Cr., despite some demand headwind in the UAE in March from the escalation of the Middle East conflict.”
Abhiraj Singh Bhal, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Competitive intensity and irrationality in InstaHelp market from funded competitors
p. 24
“there are lots of players, but there's, there is a company called JustLife”
Abhiraj Singh Bhal, page 24 of the filed PDF · View the filing
InstaHelp's hyperlocal density requirements may constrain the addressable market
p. 20
“You're right, InstaHelp's density is far more granular compared to core, or perhaps any other consumer internet business, to the best of our knowledge. Does that constrain the TAM? Maybe”
Abhiraj Singh Bhal, page 20 of the filed PDF · View the filing
AOV sensitivity is high in InstaHelp
p. 16
“I would say in the core, the sensitivity is low. In InstaHelp, of course, is very high.”
Abhiraj Singh Bhal, page 16 of the filed PDF · View the filing
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