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Varun Beverages Ltd. (IN:VBL)
:VBL
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Varun Beverages Ltd. (VBL) Price & Analysis

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VBL Stock Chart & Stats

₹457.30
-₹35.25(-7.59%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
₹457.30
-₹35.25(-7.59%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Franchise Relationship With PepsiCoLong-term PepsiCo franchise rights give VBL durable brand access, new product pipeline and national marketing support. This lowers brand-building risk, ensures consistent SKU introductions and supports stable demand and distribution economics across its territories.
Improved Balance Sheet And Lower LeverageMaterial deleveraging strengthens financial flexibility, reduces interest expense risk and supports capex or M&A. A conservative leverage profile plus retained equity buffers enhances resilience to cyclical volume swings and funds strategic expansion without over-reliance on borrowings.
Solid Profitability And Revenue MomentumSustained revenue growth and healthy operating margins indicate scalable manufacturing and route-to-market economics. Consistent profitability provides internal capital for reinvestment, supports sustainable returns and underpins the ability to fund network expansion and working capital needs.
Bears Say
Margin Volatility And Gross Margin Step-downA meaningful decline in gross margin signals exposure to input-cost inflation, pricing pressure or mix shifts that can compress long-term earnings power. Persistent margin volatility undermines earnings predictability and can limit free cash flow available for investment or returns.
Weak Free Cash Flow ConversionLow FCF conversion versus reported earnings reflects ongoing capex and working-capital consumption. This constrains balance-sheet repair, reduces flexibility to return capital, and raises sensitivity to margin or revenue setbacks before cash generation can sustainably fund growth.
Dependence On PepsiCo Franchise ModelHeavy reliance on franchise agreements limits pricing freedom, ties margins to contract terms and concentrate costs, and creates renewal and territorial risks. Strategic independence and product mix control remain constrained, capping upside from proprietary innovations or brand diversification.

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VBL FAQ

What was Varun Beverages Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Varun Beverages Ltd. lowest stock price was ₹381.00 and its highest was ₹555.60 in the past 12 months.
    What is Varun Beverages Ltd.’s market cap?
    Varun Beverages Ltd.’s market cap is ₹1.50T.
      When is Varun Beverages Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Varun Beverages Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 14, 2026 which is in 103 days.
        How were Varun Beverages Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
        Varun Beverages Ltd. released its earnings results on Jul 28, 2026. The company reported ₹4.5 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ₹4.347 by ₹0.153.
          Is Varun Beverages Ltd. overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Varun Beverages Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Varun Beverages Ltd. pay dividends?
            Varun Beverages Ltd. pays a Monthly dividend of ₹0.5 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.34%. See more information on Varun Beverages Ltd. dividends here
              What is Varun Beverages Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
              Varun Beverages Ltd.’s EPS estimate is 2.33.
                How many shares outstanding does Varun Beverages Ltd. have?
                Varun Beverages Ltd. has 3,382,464,800 shares outstanding.
                  What happened to Varun Beverages Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                  Varun Beverages Ltd. reported an EPS of ₹4.5 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of ₹4.347. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -7.353%.
                    Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Varun Beverages Ltd.?
                    Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in IN:VBL
                    What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                    Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                      Company Description

                      Varun Beverages Ltd.

                      Varun Beverages Limited (VBL) and its subsidiaries serve as a prominent franchisee for PepsiCo, overseeing the manufacturing, bottling, distribution, and sales of both carbonated and non-carbonated beverages under PepsiCo's diverse brand portfolio. The company's extensive range of sparkling drinks features well-known names such as Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Seven-Up, Mirinda (Orange and Lemon), Mountain Dew, Seven-Up Nimbooz Masala Soda, Evervess Soda, Duke's Soda, Sting, Pepsi Black, Mountain Dew Ice, Slice Fizzy, and Teem. Additionally, VBL produces and distributes still beverages, including Tropicana Slice, Tropicana Juices, Seven-Up Nimbooz, Gatorade, and Quaker Oats Milk, alongside packaged water brands like Aquafina and Aquavess. In Sri Lanka, the company also holds the franchise for PepsiCo's Ole brand. VBL's products are delivered to retail outlets directly and through an extensive distributor network across India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Morocco, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Established in 1995, Varun Beverages Limited is based in Gurugram, India, and operates as a subsidiary of RJ Corp Limited.

                      Varun Beverages Ltd. (VBL) Earnings & Revenues

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