Info Edge Profit Jumps 43% Year-on-Year Despite Sequential Dip
The online classifieds leader posted strong annual profit growth, though earnings softened from the previous quarter's high.
Info Edge reported a 42.9% YoY surge in profit for Q1 FY27, with revenue growing 11.4%. The net profit margin expanded significantly to 55.6%.
Info Edge (India) delivered a quarter of robust annual growth, with profit surging significantly faster than revenue. The company's Q1 FY27 results, announced on August 14, 2026, show a healthy expansion in profitability, even as earnings moderated from the previous quarter's exceptional performance.
Revenue for the quarter ended June 2026 reached ₹880.75 crore, marking an 11.4% increase from the same period last year and a modest 1.4% sequential rise. The real story, however, is in the profit figures. Profit after tax (PAT) grew 42.9% year-on-year to ₹490.05 crore, showcasing strong operating leverage. This translated into a net profit margin of 55.6%, a substantial 1,220 basis point improvement from the 43.4% margin in Q1 FY26.
However, compared to the immediately preceding quarter (Q4 FY26), profit declined by 35.2%. This sequential dip follows an unusually strong Q4 where profit hit ₹755.75 crore. The trailing-twelve-month (TTM) performance remains solid, with a net profit margin of 56.6% on a TTM profit of ₹1,910.04 crore.
Recent Quarterly Performance
Revenue (₹ Cr)
Profit (₹ Cr)
Net Profit Margin (%)
| Metric | CurrentQ1 FY27 | PreviousQ4 FY26 | Same quarter LYQ1 FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (₹ Cr) | 880.75YoY +11% | 869.00 | 790.86 |
| Profit (₹ Cr) | 490.05YoY +43% | 755.75 | 342.86 |
| Net Profit Margin (%) | 55.6YoY +28% | – | 43.4 |
Note: Net profit margin for Q4 FY26 is not available in the reported data.
The company maintains a fortress balance sheet with zero debt and a healthy interest coverage ratio of over 52 times. The stock trades at a P/E of 43.6, which represents a significant discount to the industry average P/E of 130.7. The key question for the coming quarters is whether the company can stabilize profit levels closer to the Q1 run-rate after the Q4 spike, sustaining its elevated margin profile.
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