According to media reports, Peak XV Partners Investments VI, Sequoia Capital Global Growth Fund III and Redwood Trust reportedly offered about 8.9 million shares at Rs 450 apiece, with Jefferies acting as the sole bookrunner. The Economic Times could not independently verify the buyers and sellers in the transaction.
As of the June quarter, promoter entities held a 35.47% stake in the company, while public shareholders owned the remaining 64.53%, according to stock exchange data. Among public shareholders, Peak XV Partners Investments VI held a 14.8% stake, while Sequoia Capital Global Growth Fund III - US/India held a 3.44% stake.
Honasa Consumer Q1 results
In Q1 FY27, the company reported its highest-ever consolidated profit after tax (PAT) of Rs 90 crore, up 116.5% year-on-year (YoY).Revenue from operations also hit a record Rs 756 crore, marking a 27% YoY increase from Rs 595 crore in Q1 FY26. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) surged 140.7% YoY to Rs 110 crore from Rs 46 crore, while the EBITDA margin expanded to 14.6% from 7.7% in the year-ago period.
Honasa Consumer outlook
The company has set a revenue target of Rs 5,500 crore by FY31, implying a CAGR of about 18% between FY26 and FY31. Mamaearth is expected to remain the key growth driver, with revenue projected to cross Rs 2,000 crore by FY31, while The Derma Co is expected to contribute nearly Rs 1,500 crore.The company also plans to build at least two more brands with revenue of Rs 500 crore each across its portfolio, according to an investor presentation. Its other brands include Aqualogica, BBlunt, Dr Sheth’s and Reginald Men.
Honasa aims to expand its EBITDA margin to 15% by achieving a 500-basis-point improvement through a stronger presence in higher-margin channels and categories, along with benefits from scale and operating efficiencies.
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