Brainbees Solutions, the parent company of FirstCry, reported a 16% year-on-year (YoY) increase in revenue from operations, reaching ₹1,930 crore in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025 (Q4 FY25). However, the company’s consolidated net loss widened significantly to ₹111.5 crore, up from ₹43 crore in the same quarter of the previous year.
Financial Highlights
- Revenue Growth: The company’s revenue rose from ₹1,667 crore in Q4 FY24 to ₹1,930 crore in Q4 FY25, marking a 16% YoY growth.
- Net Loss: Net loss increased by 158% YoY, from ₹43 crore to ₹111.5 crore in Q4 FY25.
- One-Time Expenses: The Q4 FY25 net loss included a one-time exceptional loss of ₹36.7 crore.
Annual Performance (FY25)
- Total Revenue: For the full fiscal year, Brainbees Solutions reported an 18% YoY increase in revenue, totaling ₹7,659 crore.
- Net Loss: The company’s net loss for FY25 narrowed to ₹2,648 crore, down from ₹3,215 crore in FY24.
Business Segment Insights
- India Multi-Channel Business: Generated ₹5,278 crore in revenue, a 15% YoY increase.
- GlobalBees: The D2C brand aggregator contributed ₹1,577 crore, up 30% YoY, and achieved profitability at the EBITDA level with a margin of 1.4%.
Operational Developments
- Store Expansion: As of March 2025, FirstCry operated 1,156 stores, including 527 company-owned outlets.
- Omnichannel Strategy: Approximately 38% of GMV in top cities comes from customers using both online and offline channels.
- In-House Brands: Now account for over 55% of total business, with plans for continued store expansion in FY26 with improved capital efficiency.
Market Reaction
Following the earnings announcement, shares of Brainbees Solutions fell by 4%, reaching an intraday low of ₹360.45 on the BSE. Moneycontrol
Feature Image Concept: An image depicting a FirstCry retail store with a graph overlay showing rising revenue and increasing losses, symbolizing the company’s financial performance in Q4 FY25.
