Honasa Consumer Shares Surge 5.6% Following Stellar Quarterly Earnings

Honasa Consumer just flexed its market muscle—shares rocketed 5.6% after smashing quarterly expectations. Investors cheer while skeptics whisper, 'Wait for the next earnings call.'

The Numbers Don’t Lie

No fluff, no spin—just a clean 5.6% pop. The market’s voting with its wallet, even as the usual suspects warn about 'valuation concerns.'

Another Quarter, Another Win

Honasa’s streak continues, proving once again that consumer demand isn’t slowing down. Meanwhile, traditional retail stocks? Still playing catch-up.

The Cynic’s Corner

Sure, the bulls are thrilled—but let’s see if management can resist the urge to dilute shares now that the spotlight’s on them. Classic finance move.

Brokerages bullish about stock

Brokerages responded positively to the results announced on Tuesday. Jefferies maintained its Buy rating with a target price of ₹400 per share, while CLSA retained its Buy recommendation with a ₹333 target. Mehul Desai issued a Buy rating with a revised target of ₹310, highlighting better-than-expected profitability despite early monsoon impact on sunscreen sales.

The company’s focus categories, contributing over 80 per cent of revenue, delivered double-digit growth. The Derma Co.’s face cleanser category grew over 100 per cent year on year, becoming the brand’s third ₹100 crore-plus category. The management expects revenue momentum to improve with double-digit growth projected for the remaining nine months of FY26, while maintaining EBITDA margins at 7 per cent.

Published on August 13, 2025