# Uflex shares jump 16% after Q1 profit soars 630% YoY The packaging company reported its highest quarterly net profit in five years. - **Source:** [Economic Times](https://brifing.si/source/37791137-c35a-4ffe-b6a9-fe103afc9e48) - **Published:** 2026-08-17 - **Topic:** [Finance](https://brifing.si/c/finance) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/515226a6-c3bc-44db-af2d-7750afbaa0aa ## Record profit announcement Uflex Limited reported a 630% year-on-year increase in Q1 FY27 net profit, reaching ₹423.3 crore. This marks the company's highest quarterly performance in 21 quarters. Revenue also grew by 38% to ₹5,366 crore, driven by strong demand in flexible packaging solutions across global markets. ## EBITDA surge The company's EBITDA skyrocketed 92% to ₹919.8 crore, with margins expanding to 17%. This operational efficiency improvement resulted from cost optimization and favorable raw material prices. The margin expansion represents Uflex's best quarterly performance since Q3 FY21. ## Market reaction Following the earnings release, Uflex shares rallied 16% on the BSE, hitting a 52-week high of ₹1,326. The surge reflects investor confidence in the company's market position. Analysts attribute this to Uflex's diversified product portfolio and global manufacturing footprint. ## Sector outperformance Uflex's 630% profit growth significantly outpaced the packaging sector average of 8.2%. Competitors like Polyplex Corporation and TCPL Packaging showed more modest gains. The company's focus on high-margin specialty films contributed to this exceptional performance. ## Global expansion Strong demand from Uflex's manufacturing facilities in Mexico, Poland, and the US boosted export revenues. The company's 45% growth in Asian and African markets demonstrated the success of its geographic diversification strategy in the flexible packaging industry. ## Investor response Morgan Stanley and HSBC upgraded Uflex to 'buy' recommendations. Foreign institutional investors increased their stake from 18.7% to 22.4%. The company's market capitalization crossed ₹9,200 crore, reflecting growing confidence in its long-term growth prospects. ## Product diversification Uflex expanded beyond traditional flexible packaging into high-barrier films and medical packaging solutions. These premium products now constitute 28% of total sales, helping maintain healthy profit margins amid fluctuating raw material costs in the packaging industry. ## Industry outlook Analysts project the global flexible packaging market to grow at 5.2% CAGR through 2027. Uflex's investments in sustainable packaging and advanced film technologies position it to capitalize on this growth, particularly in pharmaceutical and food packaging segments. ## Sources covering this story - https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/uflex-shares-surge-16-after-q1-profit-zooms-630-yoy/articleshow/133287997.cms — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._