{"id":153818,"date":"2026-07-16T10:05:43","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T04:35:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=153818"},"modified":"2026-07-16T10:05:45","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T04:35:45","slug":"lotus-chocolate-q1-results-fy27-pat-0-02-crore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/lotus-chocolate-q1-results-fy27-pat-0-02-crore\/","title":{"rendered":"Lotus Chocolate Q1 Results FY27: Revenue Falls 42.06% to Rs 91 Crore as Company Swings to a Near-Zero Profit"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"meta-block\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"border-left: 4px solid #1F4E79; background: #EBF3FB; padding: 10px 16px; font-style: italic;\"><em>Lotus Chocolate Q1 FY27: revenue Rs 91 Cr, down 42.06% YoY. Net profit Rs 0.02 Cr, down 99.26% from Rs 2 Cr. Gross loss Rs 17 Cr, versus a profit of Rs 4 Cr. Stock down 3.53% at Rs 708.40.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Lotus Chocolate Q1 results FY27 were announced on Wednesday, 15 July 2026, with the standalone cocoa and confectionery products company reporting revenue of Rs 91 crore, down 42.06% from Rs 158 crore in the year ago quarter. Net profit in the Lotus Chocolate Q1 results FY27 collapsed 99.26% to near zero at Rs 0.02 crore from Rs 2 crore, while gross profit swung to a loss of Rs 17 crore from a profit of Rs 4 crore.<\/p>\n<p>Shares of <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/lotuscho\/lotus-chocolate-company-ltd-share-price-today\">Lotus Chocolate Company<\/a> fell 3.53% to close at Rs 708.40, as the market reacted to the sharp revenue decline and the swing to a gross loss during the quarter.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in?utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=lotus-chocolate-q1-fy27-pat\"><strong>Click Here &#8211; Get Free Investment Predictions<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/lotus-chocolate-q1-results-fy27-pat-0-02-crore\/#Lotus_Chocolate_Q1_results_FY27_Financial_Highlights\" title=\"Lotus Chocolate Q1 results FY27 Financial Highlights\">Lotus Chocolate Q1 results FY27 Financial Highlights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/lotus-chocolate-q1-results-fy27-pat-0-02-crore\/#Lotus_Chocolate_Q1_results_FY27_Performance_Analysis\" title=\"Lotus Chocolate Q1 results FY27 Performance Analysis\">Lotus Chocolate Q1 results FY27 Performance Analysis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/lotus-chocolate-q1-results-fy27-pat-0-02-crore\/#Lotus_Chocolate_Q1_results_FY27_Key_Business_Factors\" title=\"Lotus Chocolate Q1 results FY27: Key Business Factors\">Lotus Chocolate Q1 results FY27: Key Business Factors<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/lotus-chocolate-q1-results-fy27-pat-0-02-crore\/#1_Sharp_Revenue_Decline\" title=\"1. Sharp Revenue Decline\">1. Sharp Revenue Decline<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/lotus-chocolate-q1-results-fy27-pat-0-02-crore\/#2_Gross_Profit_Turning_Negative\" title=\"2. Gross Profit Turning Negative\">2. Gross Profit Turning Negative<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/lotus-chocolate-q1-results-fy27-pat-0-02-crore\/#3_Cocoa_and_Raw_Material_Cost_Pressure\" title=\"3. Cocoa and Raw Material Cost Pressure\">3. Cocoa and Raw Material Cost Pressure<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/lotus-chocolate-q1-results-fy27-pat-0-02-crore\/#Dividend_Details\" title=\"Dividend Details\">Dividend Details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/lotus-chocolate-q1-results-fy27-pat-0-02-crore\/#Lotus_Chocolate_Q1_results_FY27_Outlook_for_the_Full_Year\" title=\"Lotus Chocolate Q1 results FY27 Outlook for the Full Year\">Lotus Chocolate Q1 results FY27 Outlook for the Full Year<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/lotus-chocolate-q1-results-fy27-pat-0-02-crore\/#Lotus_Chocolate_Company_Stock_Performance_After_the_Q1_Results\" title=\"Lotus Chocolate Company Stock Performance After the Q1 Results\">Lotus Chocolate Company Stock Performance After the Q1 Results<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/lotus-chocolate-q1-results-fy27-pat-0-02-crore\/#Key_Risks\" title=\"Key Risks\">Key Risks<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/lotus-chocolate-q1-results-fy27-pat-0-02-crore\/#1_Core_Business_Deterioration\" title=\"1. Core Business Deterioration\">1. Core Business Deterioration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/lotus-chocolate-q1-results-fy27-pat-0-02-crore\/#2_Cocoa_Price_Volatility\" title=\"2. Cocoa Price Volatility\">2. Cocoa Price Volatility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/lotus-chocolate-q1-results-fy27-pat-0-02-crore\/#3_Small_Cap_Liquidity_and_Governance\" title=\"3. Small Cap Liquidity and Governance\">3. Small Cap Liquidity and Governance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/lotus-chocolate-q1-results-fy27-pat-0-02-crore\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/lotus-chocolate-q1-results-fy27-pat-0-02-crore\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_on_Lotus_Chocolate_Q1_results_FY27\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions on Lotus Chocolate Q1 results FY27\">Frequently Asked Questions on Lotus Chocolate Q1 results FY27<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/lotus-chocolate-q1-results-fy27-pat-0-02-crore\/#When_were_the_Lotus_Chocolate_Q1_results_FY27_announced\" title=\"When were the Lotus Chocolate Q1 results FY27 announced?\">When were the Lotus Chocolate Q1 results FY27 announced?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/lotus-chocolate-q1-results-fy27-pat-0-02-crore\/#What_was_the_revenue_in_Lotus_Chocolate_Q1_results_FY27\" title=\"What was the revenue in Lotus Chocolate Q1 results FY27?\">What was the revenue in Lotus Chocolate Q1 results FY27?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/lotus-chocolate-q1-results-fy27-pat-0-02-crore\/#What_is_the_net_profit_in_Lotus_Chocolate_Q1_results_FY27\" title=\"What is the net profit in Lotus Chocolate Q1 results FY27?\">What is the net profit in Lotus Chocolate Q1 results FY27?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/lotus-chocolate-q1-results-fy27-pat-0-02-crore\/#Why_did_Lotus_Chocolates_gross_profit_turn_negative_in_Q1_FY27\" title=\"Why did Lotus Chocolate&#8217;s gross profit turn negative in Q1 FY27?\">Why did Lotus Chocolate&#8217;s gross profit turn negative in Q1 FY27?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/lotus-chocolate-q1-results-fy27-pat-0-02-crore\/#How_did_Lotus_Chocolate_share_price_react_to_the_Q1_results_FY27\" title=\"How did Lotus Chocolate share price react to the Q1 results FY27?\">How did Lotus Chocolate share price react to the Q1 results FY27?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/lotus-chocolate-q1-results-fy27-pat-0-02-crore\/#Is_Lotus_Chocolate_a_good_buy_after_the_Q1_results_FY27\" title=\"Is Lotus Chocolate a good buy after the Q1 results FY27?\">Is Lotus Chocolate a good buy after the Q1 results FY27?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lotus_Chocolate_Q1_results_FY27_Financial_Highlights\"><\/span><strong>Lotus Chocolate Q1 results FY27 Financial Highlights<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The June quarter showed a steep decline across revenue and profitability, with gross profit swinging sharply negative, a combination central to the Lotus Chocolate Q1 results FY27. The table below summarises the standalone numbers against the year ago quarter.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Metric<\/th>\n<th>Q1 FY27<\/th>\n<th>Q1 FY26<\/th>\n<th>YoY Change<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Revenue<\/td>\n<td>Rs 91 Cr<\/td>\n<td>Rs 158 Cr<\/td>\n<td>-42.06%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Gross Profit \/ (Loss)<\/td>\n<td>-Rs 17 Cr<\/td>\n<td>Rs 4 Cr<\/td>\n<td>Turned negative<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Net Profit (PAT)<\/td>\n<td>Rs 0.02 Cr<\/td>\n<td>Rs 2 Cr<\/td>\n<td>-99.26%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Revenue falling 42.06% alongside gross profit swinging to a Rs 17 crore loss in the Lotus Chocolate Q1 results FY27 points to a significant deterioration in the company&#8217;s core cocoa and confectionery trading or manufacturing business during the quarter.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lotus_Chocolate_Q1_results_FY27_Performance_Analysis\"><\/span><strong>Lotus Chocolate Q1 results FY27 Performance Analysis<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/sebi-registered-investment-advisor-india\"><strong>Get Personalised Guidance from a SEBI-Registered Investment Advisor<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The scale of the decline across every metric in the Lotus Chocolate Q1 results FY27 suggests a meaningful disruption to the company&#8217;s core business, whether from weaker demand, supply chain issues in cocoa procurement, or adverse pricing dynamics in the confectionery raw materials market.<\/p>\n<p>Gross profit swinging from a positive Rs 4 crore to a negative Rs 17 crore is a particularly concerning signal, since it indicates the company&#8217;s core operations, before accounting for overhead costs, became loss-making during the quarter, a more serious development than a simple revenue decline.<\/p>\n<p>That net profit stayed marginally positive at Rs 0.02 crore despite the sharp gross loss in the Lotus Chocolate Q1 results FY27 suggests other income or exceptional items nearly offset the operating weakness, though the underlying business trend this quarter is clearly concerning.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lotus_Chocolate_Q1_results_FY27_Key_Business_Factors\"><\/span><strong>Lotus Chocolate Q1 results FY27: Key Business Factors<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Sharp_Revenue_Decline\"><\/span><strong>1. Sharp Revenue Decline<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The 42.06% revenue fall points to a significant weakening in demand or business volumes for the company&#8217;s cocoa and confectionery products during the quarter.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Gross_Profit_Turning_Negative\"><\/span><strong>2. Gross Profit Turning Negative<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The swing from a gross profit to a gross loss is the most concerning signal this quarter, suggesting the company&#8217;s core operations became unprofitable even before accounting for overhead costs.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Cocoa_and_Raw_Material_Cost_Pressure\"><\/span><strong>3. Cocoa and Raw Material Cost Pressure<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Volatile global cocoa prices, a key input for confectionery products, may have contributed to the margin pressure reflected in the Lotus Chocolate Q1 results FY27, a challenge facing chocolate and confectionery makers broadly.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dividend_Details\"><\/span><strong>Dividend Details<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>No dividend was announced along with the Lotus Chocolate Q1 results FY27. Given the sharp deterioration in both revenue and gross profitability this quarter, dividend payments are not a realistic near-term consideration.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lotus_Chocolate_Q1_results_FY27_Outlook_for_the_Full_Year\"><\/span><strong>Lotus Chocolate Q1 results FY27 Outlook for the Full Year<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Given the severity of this quarter&#8217;s decline, investors should closely track whether the company can stabilise its core operations in the September quarter, or whether this reflects a more structural challenge in its cocoa and confectionery business. Management commentary on the specific drivers of the revenue and margin decline would provide important clarity.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lotus_Chocolate_Company_Stock_Performance_After_the_Q1_Results\"><\/span><strong>Lotus Chocolate Company Stock Performance After the Q1 Results<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><em>Download the <a href=\"http:\/\/apps.apple.com\/in\/app\/univest-stocks-investment\/id6443753518\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest iOS App<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.univest.capp&amp;hl=en_IN\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest Android App<\/a> to track Lotus Chocolate Company live share price and upcoming quarterly results.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Lotus Chocolate Company share price fell 3.53% to close at Rs 708.40 after the Lotus Chocolate Q1 results FY27, reflecting market concern over the sharp decline in both revenue and profitability.<\/p>\n<p>As a small cap company facing a significant operational setback this quarter, the stock is likely to remain sensitive to further updates on the business, and investors should watch closely for any clarifying disclosures.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Risks\"><\/span><strong>Key Risks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Investors going through the fine print of the Lotus Chocolate Q1 results FY27 should weigh the following risks with particular care.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Core_Business_Deterioration\"><\/span><strong>1. Core Business Deterioration<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The swing to a gross loss in the Lotus Chocolate Q1 results FY27 is a serious concern that suggests the company&#8217;s core cocoa and confectionery operations faced significant challenges this quarter.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Cocoa_Price_Volatility\"><\/span><strong>2. Cocoa Price Volatility<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Global cocoa prices have been notably volatile in recent years, and continued cost pressure could keep margins under strain if the company cannot pass through costs adequately.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Small_Cap_Liquidity_and_Governance\"><\/span><strong>3. Small Cap Liquidity and Governance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As a small cap company facing a significant operational setback, investors should apply extra scrutiny to future disclosures, governance practices and management&#8217;s response to this quarter&#8217;s weak performance.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Lotus Chocolate Q1 results FY27 show a serious deterioration, with revenue falling 42.06% to Rs 91 crore and gross profit swinging to a Rs 17 crore loss, even as net profit stayed marginally positive at near zero. The scale of the core business weakness is the central concern in the Lotus Chocolate Q1 results FY27. Investors should seek management clarity on the underlying causes and consult a SEBI-registered advisor before acting on the numbers.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #CC0000; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 24px 0;\">\n<p style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Disclaimer:<\/strong> Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Univest (SEBI RA INH000013776).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_on_Lotus_Chocolate_Q1_results_FY27\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions on Lotus Chocolate Q1 results FY27<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_were_the_Lotus_Chocolate_Q1_results_FY27_announced\"><\/span><strong>When were the Lotus Chocolate Q1 results FY27 announced?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The Lotus Chocolate Q1 results FY27 were announced on Wednesday, 15 July 2026, for the quarter ended 30 June 2026.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_was_the_revenue_in_Lotus_Chocolate_Q1_results_FY27\"><\/span><strong>What was the revenue in Lotus Chocolate Q1 results FY27?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Revenue in the Lotus Chocolate Q1 results FY27 fell 42.06% year on year to Rs 91 crore from Rs 158 crore.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_net_profit_in_Lotus_Chocolate_Q1_results_FY27\"><\/span><strong>What is the net profit in Lotus Chocolate Q1 results FY27?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Net profit in the Lotus Chocolate Q1 results FY27 collapsed 99.26% to near zero at Rs 0.02 crore from Rs 2 crore, even as gross profit turned sharply negative.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_did_Lotus_Chocolates_gross_profit_turn_negative_in_Q1_FY27\"><\/span><strong>Why did Lotus Chocolate&#8217;s gross profit turn negative in Q1 FY27?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Gross profit swung to a loss of Rs 17 crore in the Lotus Chocolate Q1 results FY27 from a profit of Rs 4 crore, suggesting significant weakness in the company&#8217;s core cocoa and confectionery business, potentially tied to demand softness or raw material cost pressure.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_did_Lotus_Chocolate_share_price_react_to_the_Q1_results_FY27\"><\/span><strong>How did Lotus Chocolate share price react to the Q1 results FY27?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Lotus Chocolate Company share price fell 3.53% to close at Rs 708.40 after the Lotus Chocolate Q1 results FY27.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Lotus_Chocolate_a_good_buy_after_the_Q1_results_FY27\"><\/span><strong>Is Lotus Chocolate a good buy after the Q1 results FY27?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The Lotus Chocolate Q1 results FY27 show a serious deterioration in both revenue and gross profitability, warranting caution. This article is for educational purposes only. 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