Avenue Supermarts Ltd (DMart), the retail chain founded by Radhakishan Damani, is slated to announce its financial results for the third quarter of FY26 on January 10, 2026. The company had previously released a business update on January 2, 2026, revealing a standalone revenue from operations of ₹17,612.62 crore for the December quarter, marking a 13.15% increase compared to the same period last year. This double-digit revenue growth indicates sustained consumer demand and DMart's ongoing expansion strategy. As of December 31, 2025, DMart operated 442 stores across India, having added 10 new stores during the quarter. However, analyst previews suggest a mixed picture for the overall earnings, with expectations of margin compression despite the healthy top-line growth. Brokerages predict that factors such as increased operational costs, intense competitive pressures, particularly from the burgeoning quick commerce segment, and recent adjustments in GST rates on certain product categories will weigh on profitability. Consequently, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) growth is projected to be in the range of 8-9%, while net profit growth is expected to be more modest, around 5-6% year-on-year. Investors will closely monitor the full earnings report for details on operating performance, product mix changes, and management's commentary on future expansion plans and strategies to mitigate margin pressures. The livemint.com preview article was published on January 9, 2026.