Can Trent Ltd Retain Its Retail Growth Edge After Record Q2 Expansion?
About Trent Ltd
Trent Ltd, a Tata Group retail arm, operates Westside, Zudio, and Star Bazaar chains. The company has become one of India’s fastest-growing retail players with an omni-channel presence and a strong focus on youth fashion and value retail.
The company recorded significant revenue and profit growth in Q2 FY26, led by Zudio store expansion and strong festive demand.
Financial Highlights (Q2 FY26)
| Metric | Q2 FY26 | YoY | QoQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ₹3,690 Cr | +44% | +10% |
| EBITDA | ₹520 Cr | +38% | +8% |
| EBITDA Margin | 14.1% | vs 14.5% | vs 13.8% |
| Net Profit | ₹302 Cr | +41% | +9% |
Revenue ₹3,690 Cr — driven by new Zudio stores and Westside demand.
EBITDA ₹520 Cr — improved due to higher scale and product efficiency.
EBITDA Margin 14.1% — stable despite aggressive expansion costs.
Net Profit ₹302 Cr — strong earnings reflecting operating leverage.
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Peer Comparison
| Company | Revenue Growth YoY | EBITDA Margin |
|---|---|---|
| Trent Ltd | 44% | 14.1% |
| ABFRL | 17% | 10.8% |
| V-Mart | 12% | 8.4% |
Trent leads Indian retail peers in revenue growth and profitability consistency.
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
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Weaknesses
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Retail presence expansion continues to add long-term scale benefits.
Opportunities & Threats
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Trent’s integrated supply chain ensures operational flexibility and growth readiness.
Valuation & Investment View
- Short-term: Momentum positive above ₹4,700.
- Medium-term: High-growth story intact across retail formats.
- Long-term: Strong wealth creation through scalable business model.
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Investor Takeaway
Indian-Share-Tips.com Nifty Expert Gulshan Khera, CFP®, remarks that Trent’s execution discipline and Zudio-driven scalability make it one of India’s top retail stories. Explore more insights at Indian-Share-Tips.com, which is a SEBI Registered Advisory Services.
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