Galaxy Surfactants Ltd (NSE:GALAXYSURF) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Highlights: Resilient Specialty …

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**Consolidated Volumes:** Stable year-on-year for Q3.

**Performance Surfactants Volume:** High single-digit decline.

**Specialty Segment Volume Growth:** High single-digit increase.

**Q3 EBITDA Before Exceptional Items:** INR124 crores, up 13% year-on-year.

**EBITDA Per Metric Ton:** INR20,156, compared to INR17,527 previous year.

**YTD Nine-Month EBITDA Before Exceptional Items:** INR376 crores, flat year-on-year.

**YTD Nine-Month EBITDA Per Metric Ton:** INR19,126, compared to INR19,272 previous year.

**India Volume Growth:** Mid-single digit year-on-year for Q3 FY26.

**India Specialty Business Volume Growth:** More than 35% year-on-year.

**AMET Region Volume Decline:** Double-digit year-on-year decline in high teens.

**Rest of the World Volume Growth:** Mid-single digit year-on-year.

**Exceptional Items:** INR11.9 crores related to new labor code adjustments.

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Release Date: February 16, 2026

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

Galaxy Surfactants Ltd (NSE:GALAXYSURF) reported a 13% year-on-year increase in Q3 EBITDA before exceptional items, reaching INR124 crores.

The Specialty segment showed resilience with high single-digit volume growth, offsetting declines in the Performance Surfactants portfolio.

The reduction of reciprocal tariffs on Indian exports to the US from 50% to 18% is expected to restore competitiveness and improve pricing flexibility in the US market.

The company launched five new products in the GALSORB, SunBliss range, which received favorable responses and are set for commercialization from Q4 FY26.

Galaxy Surfactants Ltd (NSE:GALAXYSURF) is expanding its portfolio beyond home and personal care into beauty, derma, and wellness segments, reinforcing its focus on long-term partnerships and sustainable value creation.

Negative Points

Reformulation pressures due to high feedstock prices have negatively impacted volumes and contributions in the Performance Surfactants segment.

GST rate rationalization in India caused temporary demand disruption, affecting sales during the festive period.

The AMET region experienced a double-digit year-on-year decline due to market share losses and heightened competitive intensity.

The unusually wide spread between fatty alcohols and crude petroleum has kept reformulation risks elevated, adversely affecting the company in India.

The company faced challenges in the US market due to tariff-induced uncertainties, impacting the pace of conversion in some pipeline projects.

 






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Q & A Highlights

Q: What has changed in the AMET region that gives confidence in volume recovery for Q4, and how much of the 35% volume decline can be recovered in the next 1-1.5 years? A: K. Natarajan, Managing Director, explained that new business discussions in AMET were completed towards the end of Q3, and volumes are expected to flow from Q4. However, the peak volumes are unlikely to be reached in the next 1.5 years due to competitive pressures and market changes in Egypt.

Q: Regarding India, when will the new product formulations be commercialized, and can we expect double-digit growth? A: The new formulations are ready, but approvals were delayed due to GST rationalization. Business should start soon, but significant impact will be seen next year. Double-digit growth depends on market conditions and customer adjustments.

Q: With the US tariff reduction, do you expect double-digit growth in specialty volumes? A: Yes, the tariff reduction has positively impacted customer sentiment, and projects are being re-evaluated. Double-digit growth is expected, but it depends on customer contract renewals and market conditions.

Q: Can you provide details on the EPC segment’s contribution to margins? A: The EPC segment’s contribution is not significant on a YTD basis and is subject to confidentiality agreements. It is spread out over the project timeline and not expected to have a major impact in any single quarter.

Q: How does the reformulation by customers affect Galaxy’s business, and is it a permanent change? A: Reformulations are temporary adjustments due to high fatty alcohol prices. Once prices stabilize, customers are likely to revert to original formulations. The current impact is fully reflected in Q3 numbers.

Q: How is the company managing the impact of fluctuating raw material prices on margins? A: The company has a robust risk management framework to minimize P&L impact from price fluctuations. The focus is on maintaining production continuity and managing risk prudently.

Q: What is the outlook for the new product launches in the Sun Care segment? A: The new products have received positive responses and will be commercialized from Q4 FY26. They are expected to have higher EBITDA per tonne and will target both domestic and international markets.

Q: How does the company plan to balance growth between Tier 1 and Tier 2/3 customers? A: The company aims to serve all customer segments effectively without deprioritizing any. The focus is on maintaining engagement and growth across Tier 1, Tier 2, and D2C brands.

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

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