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FirstCry Faces Profitability Challenge Amid Q4 Losses

CosmicTaco · 2025-05-27T11:28:14.062914+05:30

- FirstCry's Q4 FY25 losses skyrocketed 8X QoQ, primarily due to ESOP-related expenses, totaling INR 111.5 Cr. - Excluding ESOP costs, losses would have been INR 29.2 Cr, contrasting with a profit of INR 90 Lakh in Q4 FY24. - Despite losses, revenue increased 15.8% YoY to INR 1,930.3 Cr, indicating robust core operations. - FirstCry is expanding internationally, focusing on UAE and Saudi Arabia, with gross margins hitting 23.3% in four years. - Drools becomes a unicorn with Nestle's investment, and Awfis' Q4 profit surges 8X to INR 11.2 Cr. Source: [Inc42](https://inc42.com/buzz/firstcrys-subdued-q4-drools-is-the-new-unicorn-more/?itm_source=recommendation&itm_medium=article-sidebar&itm_campaign=trending)

FirstCry's Q4 FY25 losses skyrocketed 8X QoQ, primarily due to ESOP-related expenses, totaling INR 111.5 Cr.
Excluding ESOP costs, losses would have been INR 29.2 Cr, contrasting with a profit of INR 90 Lakh in Q4 FY24.
Despite losses, revenue increased 15.8% YoY to INR 1,930.3 Cr, indicating robust core operations.
FirstCry is expanding internationally, focusing on UAE and Saudi Arabia, with gross margins hitting 23.3% in four years.
Drools becomes a unicorn with Nestle's investment, and Awfis' Q4 profit surges 8X to INR 11.2 Cr.

Source: Inc42