The company reported a 3% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit for the December quarter, with profit attributable to owners coming in at Rs 513 crore, compared with Rs 497 crore in the same period last year. While profit growth was modest, topline momentum remained strong, reflecting sustained demand across its fashion formats.
Revenue from operations jumped 15% year on year to Rs 5,345 crore in Q3FY26, up from Rs 4,657 crore a year ago, supported by aggressive store expansion and stable margins.
On a standalone basis, performance was even more impressive. Profit after tax surged 36% year on year to Rs 640 crore, compared with Rs 469 crore in Q3FY25, while the bottom line also rose 42% sequentially. Standalone revenue grew 16% year on year to Rs 5,259 crore, underlining strong execution in core businesses.
Operationally, Trent continued to scale efficiently. Consolidated operating EBITDA rose 20% year on year to Rs 837 crore, while the operating EBIT margin improved to 13.8%, compared with 13.2% in the year-ago quarter, signalling disciplined cost control and stable gross margins across Westside and Zudio.
The retailer’s expansion story remains intact. During Q3FY26, Trent added 17 Westside stores and 48 Zudio stores, including one Zudio outlet in the UAE. As of December 31, 2025.
Overall, the company now operates over 1,100 large-format fashion stores across 274 cities, with a total retail footprint exceeding 15 million square feet.Commenting on performance, the company highlighted that its merchandise sourcing strategy, price architecture, distribution strength, and disciplined inventory management make full-year results a better indicator of business health, while maintaining stable gross margins across key brands.
Market reaction: On Wednesday, Trent shares surged nearly 5%, closing at Rs 4,012.60 on the NSE, reflecting investor optimism post results.
From a technical perspective, Trent’s 14-day RSI stands at 54.1, placing the stock comfortably in the neutral range. An RSI reading below 30 typically signals oversold conditions, while levels above 70 indicate an overbought zone. At current levels, the indicator suggests balanced momentum with a slight positive bias, indicating scope for further price movement without immediate overextension.
With consistent revenue growth, margin stability, and rapid store expansion, Trent remains firmly on investors’ radar as a key retail growth story.
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