Financial Performance
Trent Ltd, the parent company of Zudio, reported a net profit of ₹496.54 crore for the third quarter of FY25, reflecting a 34% year-on-year increase from ₹370.64 crore in Q3 of the previous financial year.
- Revenue from operations rose 34% YoY to ₹4,656.56 crore, surpassing the estimated ₹4,613 crore.
- Total income stood at ₹4,715.64 crore, up from ₹3,546.95 crore in Q3 FY24.
- Total expenses increased to ₹4,096.08 crore during the quarter.
The Q3 performance was broadly in line with market estimates, which had projected a net profit of ₹505 crore and revenue of ₹4,613 crore.
Operational Highlights
During the quarter, Trent continued its aggressive expansion strategy:
- Store Openings:
- 14 Westside stores and 62 Zudio stores (including one in Dubai) were launched across 46 cities.
- Two Westside and four Zudio stores were consolidated.
- At the end of Q3, Trent’s store portfolio included 238 Westside, 635 Zudio, and 34 other lifestyle concept stores.
- Business Segments:
- Fashion Concepts: Recorded high single-digit like-for-like (LFL) growth, with a total retail footprint exceeding 11 million square feet, reflecting a 33% YoY increase.
- Emerging Categories: Segments such as beauty & personal care, innerwear, and footwear gained traction, contributing over 20% of total revenue.
- Food & Grocery Segment: LFL growth slowed to 10%, compared to 24% in the same period last year, though overall revenue continued to grow significantly.
Management Commentary
Noel Tata, Chairman, Trent Ltd., emphasized the company’s commitment to expanding its reach while improving store portfolio quality:
“We remain on track to strongly expand our reach and at the same time improve the quality of our store portfolio. The strong store opening program this year, together with other levers, keeps our growth journey on track.”
He further highlighted the growing resonance of Trent’s brands across geographies, the differentiation of its fashion portfolio, and the immense market opportunity in the direct-to-customer retail segment.
On the company’s food & grocery business, he noted:
“We continue to apply Trent’s playbook to the Star business and are witnessing compelling customer traction. We remain convinced that this business is well poised to shift gears and deliver substantial value to customers and shareholders over time.”
Stake Sale in Massimo Dutti India
Alongside the Q3 results, Trent announced its decision to sell approximately 1.75 lakh shares in Massimo Dutti India for ₹20.75 crore.
- The stake sale will reduce Trent’s holding in Massimo Dutti India from 49% to 20%.
- Spain-based Grupo Massimo Dutti has offered to buy the shares.
- The transaction is expected to be completed by March 2025.
Trent’s strong Q3 performance reflects its aggressive expansion strategy and robust revenue growth across key segments. While fashion and emerging categories continue to drive sales, the company is also focusing on portfolio optimization and brand differentiation. The stake reduction in Massimo Dutti India aligns with Trent’s strategic priorities, allowing it to focus on its core retail businesses.
