Current Varun Beverages Share Price
As of 09 May 2025, 15:30:00 IST, the Varun Beverages Ltd (VBL) Share Price on the NSE was Rs 497.00. The Varun Beverages Stock Price Today marked an increase of 1.69% compared to its opening price. VBL, a key player in the beverage industry and one of the largest franchisees of PepsiCo globally, trades under the symbol VBL on the NSE (Varun Beverages NSE) and is also listed on the BSE. For the most current, regularly updated Varun Beverages share price, please refer to the live ticker section located above on this page. That section provides a real-time VBL share price summary, including the day's high/low and the 52-week high/low.
Varun Beverages Share Returns Performance
The historical returns for Varun Beverages Ltd. (VBL) as of early May 2025 are as follows:
- 1 Week: -2.81%
- 1 Month: -5.24% (as of May 8, 2025)
- 3 Months: -6.63% (as of May 8, 2025)
- 1 Year: -14.84% (as of May 8, 2025)
- 5 Years: +828.56% (as of May 8, 2025)
(Returns data based on INDmoney and Trade Brains Portal, reflecting performance up to May 8-9, 2025)
An analysis of Varun Beverages Returns shows recent pressure on the stock, with negative returns over the past week, month, three months, and one year. This contrasts sharply with the Varun Beverages share price history over a 5-year period, which has delivered exceptional multibagger returns to its long-term investors. As detailed in the interactive charts and data section above on this webpage, you can explore the share price chart and analyse its returns generated over various specific time frames.
Latest News Impacting Varun Beverages Share Price
Several recent developments have been shaping the Varun Beverages Share Price:
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Q1 CY2025 Financial Performance (Quarter ending March 2025, announced around May 1-2, 2025):
- Varun Beverages, which follows a January-December financial calendar, reported a strong start to the year. Consolidated net profit for Q1 CY2025 (January-March) surged by 35.2% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 726.4 crore (some reports cite Rs 731.3 crore with a 33.45% YoY increase).
- Consolidated revenue from operations jumped by a significant 29.2% YoY to Rs 5,680 crore, driven by robust sales volume growth of 30.1% (15.5% organic growth in India plus contributions from new acquisitions in South Africa and DRC).
- EBITDA for the quarter rose by 27.8% YoY to Rs 1,264 crore, though EBITDA margins saw a slight contraction.
- Despite strong earnings, the share price saw a muted to negative reaction initially, possibly due to profit booking or broader market sentiment.
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Dividend Announcement (April/May 2025):
- The Board of Directors of Varun Beverages declared an interim dividend of Rs 0.50 per equity share for the financial year 2025 (CY2025).
- The record date for this dividend was May 7, 2025, with the payment scheduled to begin on or after May 9, 2025. Earlier in April, there was also news regarding the stock trading ex-dividend for a Rs 0.50 interim dividend with a record date of April 4, 2025, indicating multiple interim payouts.
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Expansion and Strategic Initiatives:
- Varun Beverages is actively expanding its manufacturing capabilities. The company has commenced the development of three new greenfield plants in Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Odisha.
- Commercial production has recently started at its new facilities in Kangra (Himachal Pradesh), Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), and Buxar (Bihar).
- The acquisition of The Beverage Company (BevCo) in South Africa was completed, significantly enhancing VBL's international footprint.
- The company is also diversifying, with its subsidiary Varun Beverages Morocco SA signing an agreement to manufacture and package Cheetos snacks, expected to start by May 2025.
- In March 2025, VBL acquired a 14% stake in Aspirative Creative Ventures to secure solar power for its Gorakhpur facility, highlighting its focus on sustainability.
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Market and Seasonality Factors:
- The March quarter is typically strong for beverage companies due to the onset of the summer season, which drives sales volumes.
- The company noted that nearly 46% of its total sales volume now comes from no-sugar or low-sugar beverages, aligning with evolving consumer preferences.
These Varun Beverages share news items, including strong quarterly growth, expansion efforts, and dividend payouts, are important for investors tracking the VBL stock price.
Conclusion on Varun Beverages Stock Price
The Varun Beverages stock price is currently navigating a period of market reassessment despite reporting strong Q1 CY2025 financial results with significant revenue and profit growth. The company's aggressive expansion plans, both domestically and internationally (like the BevCo acquisition), and diversification efforts are positive long-term drivers. While the stock has delivered phenomenal returns over the last five years, its recent performance (1-year and shorter durations) has been subdued, with some analysts pointing to high valuation metrics. The Varun Beverages share price nse outlook will depend on its ability to sustain growth momentum, manage margins effectively amidst raw material costs, and successfully integrate its new acquisitions and greenfield projects. The beverage industry's seasonality and evolving consumer health consciousness are also key factors for the Varun Beverages share value.