NHC Foods Stock Jumps 62% on Earnings

NHC Foods Stock Jumps 62% on Earnings

NHC Foods Ltd, an export‑oriented FMCG firm incorporated in 1960 and based in Mumbai, saw its share price reach a day high of Rs 1.63 on 19 August 2026, up 5% from the previous close of Rs 1.56 and hitting the upper circuit. The stock has delivered an 83% total return since the start of 2026 and a 62% gain over the ten‑day period from 6 August to 19 August 2026.

The company announced Q1 FY27 results showing a net profit of Rs 17 crore, a 924% year‑on‑year increase from Rs 1.66 crore in Q1 FY26, and earnings per share of Rs 0.22, up 633% YoY. Revenue climbed 233% YoY to Rs 370 crore, while EBITDA rose 515% YoY to Rs 20.9 crore, reflecting a marked improvement in operating performance.

Segment‑wise, the domestic trading business generated Rs 116.82 crore in Q1 FY27, up from Rs 108.57 crore in Q4 FY26. The international trading segment posted Rs 248.63 crore, a substantial rise from Rs 146.47 crore in the prior quarter, and manufacturing revenue increased to Rs 4.41 crore from Rs 3.15 crore. Total segment revenue for the quarter stood at Rs 370.13 crore, consistent with the headline revenue figure.

Foreign Institutional Investor (FII) participation surged, with FII holdings rising to 13.67% in Q1 FY27 from zero percent in Q4 FY26. Trading activity intensified dramatically: daily volume expanded from 1.54 million shares on 5 August to 18.3 million shares on 19 August, a 1,088% increase. Technically, the stock moved above its 50‑day and 200‑day exponential moving averages following the earnings release, indicating strong momentum.

The company’s product portfolio includes whole and blended spices, rice, sugar, coffee, lentils, cereals, herbs, animal feeds and ready‑to‑eat foods, marketed under brands such as Indibite, SAAZ and Eat Mor.