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Campus Activewear posted a 26 per cent year-on-year increase in net profit for the fourth quarter at Rs 44.1 crore, supported by healthy volume-led growth and expansion in EBITDA margin to 18.1 per cent.
Campus Activewear delivered strong performance in the fourth quarter of FY26, driven by solid profit growth and consistent revenue gains. The company continued to strengthen its position in the competitive athleisure segment through premium product offerings and an accelerated direct-to-consumer expansion strategy.
Data Snapshot
Net Profit: ₹44.1 Cr (vs ₹35.0 Cr YoY)
Revenue: ₹455.6 Cr (up 12.3% YoY)
EBITDA Margin: 18.1% (vs 17.6% YoY)
Sales Volume: 6.8 million pairs (up 10.6% YoY)
Growth Indicators
Net profit increased from ₹35.0 Cr to ₹44.1 Cr, a 26% YoY climb.
Revenue grew by 12.3%, indicating healthy demand despite inflationary pressures.
EBITDA margins expanded by 50 bps, reflecting improved operational efficiency and a better product mix.
Highlights
Volume-led growth: A 10.6% rise in pair sales confirms brand resonance in the mass-premium segment.
D2C Dominance: Direct-to-Consumer channels now contribute nearly 48.3% of Q4 revenue.
GST Tailwind: Benefits from the GST rate cut on footwear below ₹2,500 continue to support volume acceleration.
Campus Activewear continued to post healthy double-digit volume growth alongside margin expansion, reflecting resilient demand and improving product mix. The company’s increasing focus on culture-driven branding and premium product categories appears to be resonating strongly with younger consumers, who remain relatively insulated from broader macroeconomic pressures.
Campus Activewear’s latest earnings performance underscores the continued growth momentum in India’s domestic footwear market. The company remains focused on expanding its exclusive brand outlet network and strengthening in-house manufacturing capabilities, which currently have an annual capacity of 30.7 million pairs.
The strong 26 per cent rise in profit, coupled with a 12.3 per cent increase in revenue, highlights improving operational efficiency, while margin expansion has further strengthened the company’s financial position.
India’s footwear industry is expected to witness strong long-term growth, with the market projected to expand at a CAGR of 9.7 per cent through 2034. Campus Activewear, which holds an estimated 17 per cent share in the branded sports and athleisure category, continues to strengthen its position against global players such as Nike and Puma.
The company recently introduced a refreshed brand identity at its ‘Shoecase 2026’ event, highlighting its transition towards a more lifestyle-focused positioning. It also announced the inclusion of its COO in earnings calls to enhance operational transparency for investors and stakeholders.
With full-year FY26 profit rising to Rs 150.1 crore, Campus Activewear continues to demonstrate the scalability and efficiency of its vertically integrated business model within India’s highly fragmented footwear market.
