Market Performance
On April 7, shares of Trent Limited, the retail company under the Tata Group, dropped by 19 per cent in a single trading session. This was the company's sharpest daily decline since June 2024, extending its losing streak to three consecutive sessions. The sharp fall resulted in a market capitalization reduction of approximately ₹28,000 crore, marking the most significant single-day loss in value for Trent since March 2020.
The company's stock is currently down 43 per cent from its 52-week high. Over the past six months, the share price has declined by around 36 per cent, significantly underperforming benchmark indices and the broader consumption sector.
Financial Performance for Q4 FY25
Trent reported a standalone revenue of ₹4,334 crore for the fourth quarter of 2025. This represents a 28 per cent increase compared to ₹3,381 crores in the same quarter of the previous year.
For the full financial year 2025, the company's revenue stood at ₹17,624 crore, reflecting a 39 per cent growth over the ₹12,669 crores reported in the financial year 2024.
Company Operations
As of March 31, 2025, Trent operated 248 Westside stores and 765 Zudio stores, including two locations in the United Arab Emirates. The company also managed 30 other stores across various lifestyle formats.
The company added 13 Westside stores and 132 Zudio stores in the fourth quarter alone. Over the full financial year, Trent opened 40 Westside outlets and 244 Zudio stores.
Alongside the expansion, the company undertook network optimization measures. During the quarter, three Westside stores and 24 Zudio stores were consolidated.
Summary
Trent Limited posted strong year-on-year revenue growth in both the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year. Despite the financial performance and continued expansion of its retail network, the company's share price experienced a sharp decline. The fall in stock value following the business update reflects shifting market sentiment.
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