Zomato Stock Explodes! Here’s Why Investors Can’t Get Enough
Zomato Shares saw a 2.10% uptick today, closing at Rs 252.43, signaling renewed investor confidence following its latest quarterly performance. With its inclusion in major indexes such as the NIFTY 50, NIFTY 100, and Nifty LargeMidcap 250, the stock’s movement reflects its importance in India’s growth sectors.
Financial Snapshot
Consolidated Q4 FY25 Highlights:
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Revenue rose 64% to Rs 5,833 cr, up from Rs 3,562 cr .
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Net profit plunged 78% to Rs 39 cr from Rs 175 cr—due to heavy investments in Blinkit’s expansion and rising expenses .
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Adjusted EBITDA shrank 15% YoY to Rs 165 cr .
Annual Consolidated Performance:
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Revenue surged from Rs 12,114 cr in FY24 to Rs 20,243 cr in FY25 .
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Net profit turned positive at Rs 527 cr vs Rs 351 cr in FY24 .
Standalone FY25 Figures:
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Sales reached Rs 8,617 cr (up from Rs 6,622 cr in FY24).
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Net profit stood at Rs 1,960 cr, a significant increase from Rs 1,371 cr last year.
Business Performance Drivers
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Quick commerce arm Blinkit doubled revenue to Rs 1,709 cr in Q4, but losses deepened due to aggressive store expansion—294 new outlets added in the quarter .
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Food delivery showed modest 17% growth YoY in Q4, impacted by intense competition and slower demand .
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Hyperpure (B2B supplies) posted a sharp 93% YoY jump in Q4 .
What It Means for Zomato Shares
The 2.10% share rise reflects bullish sentiment, driven by strong topline growth and long-term profitability. However, net profit decline and continued losses in quick commerce signal caution for investors.
Analysts expect potential passive outflows—up to $840 million—due to FTSE and MSCI index weight cuts , but ongoing initiatives in Blinkit and cost control are seen as setting the stage for future stability.