Who Will Outperform? Marico, IOB, and a Cast of 37 Set the Stage for Q4 Earnings Thrills

On Friday, 37 large firms, such as Marico and Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), will report their fourth-quarter FY25 financial results. It is a big day in the current earnings season, with market observers keenly following developments from major players across industries.

 

Marico, the top FMCG player with brands such as Parachute and Saffola, is likely to see strong revenue growth, with analysts estimating 17% year-on-year growth. This is driven by tactical price increases and strong global business performance, although margin compression due to rising raw material prices could cap profit growth. Marico's local business is expected to witness 5-7% volume growth, especially in foods and digital businesses, mitigating some softness in core products. Even with inflationary pressures, the company is confident of maintaining double-digit revenue growth into the upcoming fiscal year.

 

Indian Overseas Bank, another leading public sector lender, is also declaring results today. IOB had reported a 21% increase in net profit in the last quarter, and investors will want to know if this trend can be sustained amidst changing sector dynamics.

 

Other companies declaring results today are Godrej Properties, City Union Bank, Ami Organics, and Latent View Analytics, highlighting the diversity of sectors in the earnings focus.

 

Source: Economic Times, Business Standard, Goodreturns