Lenskart
What it means
Lenskart's scale now pays for itself: room for price cuts and new stores.
Reported: Net profit +273% on revenue +43% in Q1 FY27. Inc42,
Watch: Q2 FY27 results, expected mid Nov — net profit growth drops below revenue growth.
Before its next results, expected mid Nov:Before then:
- Affected
- Independent opticians — facing a better-funded LenskartDo now: By mid Nov: defend your strongest catchments: it has profit to spend where it competes with you.
- Lens and frame suppliers across its 3,459 stores () — a stronger buyer at the tableDo now: By mid Nov: expect firmer terms from it; lock volumes and prices.
Latest moves
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Background
From 7 stories, the newest dated 30 Sept 2026. Summary written 3 Oct 2026. Newer developments are under Latest moves.
Lenskart is a Gurugram-based eyewear retailer. [1] source: Outlook Business
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Financial Express described its operations as vertically integrated and omnichannel, in an Indian eyewear market it called underpenetrated. [2] source: Financial Express Its store base stood at 2,725 stores in September 2026, and its valuation has risen from $8 billion at listing to above $14 billion. [2] source: Financial Express
On September 22, 2026, ADIA sold a 2.01% stake in Lenskart for ₹2,390.57 crore, cutting its holding to 7.76% from 9.77%, at an average price of ₹683.02 per share. [1] source: Outlook Business The sale followed SoftBank's June divestment. [1] source: Outlook Business Lenskart reported strong March-quarter revenue growth alongside a 7.5% PAT decline. [1] source: Outlook Business Inc42's weekly roundup of September 26, 2026 flagged Lenskart's French eyewear stake increase. [3] source: Inc42 In September 2026, Morgan Stanley raised its target price to Rs 718 from Rs 666 and lifted India EBITDA margin estimates by 20-40 basis points. [4] source: NDTV Profit MOFSL expects Lenskart's India network to reach 4,500 outlets by FY29, up from its earlier estimate of 4,300 stores. [5] source: Business Today
Jefferies maintained a Buy rating, saying Lenskart's flagship-store format signals a sharper premium-segment push. [6] source: NDTV Profit Jefferies, Nomura and Motilal Oswal retain bullish views on the company. [2] source: Financial Express Nomura's forecast for Lenskart's July-September quarter revenue growth is 28.5%. [7] source: Financial Express
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Questions about Lenskart
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Lenskart had a base of 2,725 stores, according to Financial Express reporting in September 2026. [2] source: Financial Express
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- Temasek sells 2.05% Lenskart stake for Rs 1,940 Cr, joining SoftBank and ADIA exits
- Lenskart ties up with Chitkara University for 4-year Bachelor of Optometry program
- Lenskart vs Titan EyeCare: 7 factors that decide India's eyewear leader post-listing
- HSBC initiates 'Hold' on Lenskart as 7,000-store plan meets valuation ceiling
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