United Breweries Shares Climb 15% After Net Profit Nearly Triples in September Quarter

United Breweries shares jumped 15 percent on Wednesday, October 28, after the company reported that its consolidated net profit for the September quarter of FY27 nearly tripled from the previous year. The stock rose to an intraday high of ₹1,316, though it remains below its 52-week high of ₹1,845.90 reached in October 2025. Consolidated net profit reached ₹134.81 crore for the July-September quarter, compared to ₹46.34 crore during the same period last year.

Earnings and Revenue Growth

Revenue from operations increased by 23.7 percent to ₹4,623 crore. Total income rose 24.31 percent to ₹4,664.33 crore, while total expenses grew 21.57 percent to ₹4,481.66 crore. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization grew by 108 percent, and the EBITDA margin expanded by 480 basis points. The company recorded a 16 percent growth in sell-in volumes.

Premiumisation and Expansion

Premium beer volumes grew by 38 percent, led by Heineken Silver and Kingfisher Ultra. Heineken Silver volumes surged 67 percent, while Kingfisher Ultra grew by 44 percent. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Vivek Gupta stated that premiumisation drove value creation. The company has also added two new can lines at its Nizam and Ellora breweries in Telangana and Maharashtra.

Context

United Breweries is controlled by the Dutch brewing multinational Heineken NV and holds a major presence in the Indian beer market. Consumer goods companies often rely on premium product lines and cost control measures to boost profitability during periods of rising input costs.