PC Jeweller shares gained 5.49% to Rs 10.36 in Tuesday’s trading session after the jewellery retailer reported a strong performance for the June 2026 quarter (Q1FY27), with net profit rising 37% year-on-year (YoY) and revenue increasing 21%.The company reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 222 crore in Q1FY27, compared with Rs 153 crore in the corresponding quarter last year, marking a 37.2% YoY increase.Revenue from operations also remained on a strong growth trajectory, rising 21% YoY to Rs 877 crore, compared with Rs 725 crore in Q1FY26.A key highlight of the quarter was the company's significant improvement in operating profitability. PC Jeweller’s Consolidated Operating PAT, excluding other income, surged to Rs 213 crore in Q1FY27 from Rs 79 crore in the year-ago quarter. This translates into an impressive 168% YoY growth, highlighting a substantial improvement in the company's core business performance.Debt reduction remains a key triggerPC Jeweller continued to make substantial progress on its deleveraging strategy during the quarter. The company has fully repaid and discharged its debt with 7 of the 14 consortium banks, with all repayments completed ahead of their scheduled due dates. For the remaining seven banks, the company has already discharged more than 96% of the outstanding debt.The company said it remains firmly on track to become debt-free during the ongoing quarter, a milestone that could materially strengthen its balance sheet and financial position.PC Jeweller also successfully completed its Rs 2,702.11 crore preferential issue of fully convertible warrants during the June 2026 quarter, with 93% of the issue proceeds realized.The company has continued to receive support from its promoters following the quarter-end, with an additional 4.16 crore warrants converted into equity shares.According to the company, the continued promoter participation reflects confidence in its growth prospects while also strengthening its equity base and aligning promoter interests with long-term shareholder value creation.Adding another potential growth trigger, the PC Jeweller board in July 2026 approved a proposal to raise up to Rs 1,000 crore through a Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP), subject to the necessary approvals. The proposed fundraise is expected to support future growth opportunities, improve financial flexibility and help the company scale its operations.PC Jeweller stock performancePC Jeweller has delivered a significant return over the longer term. The stock has surged around 257% in the past three years, while its current market capitalisation stands at approximately Rs 9,535 crore.On the technical front, the stock’s 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) stands at 55.6. An RSI below 30 is generally considered to indicate oversold conditions, while a reading above 70 is viewed as overbought. The stock is also trading above all 8 key Simple Moving Averages (SMAs), indicating a positive technical setup.FII interest risesForeign institutional investors (FIIs) have also increased their exposure to PC Jeweller. FII holding rose to 12.15% in the June 2026 quarter from 10.40% in the previous quarter, indicating increased institutional participation in the stock.(Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of Economic Times)