Lotus Chocolate Company's stock price dropped significantly following its third-quarter financial results, which showed a sharp decline in net profit. The company reported a net profit of Rs 14 lakh for Q3 FY26, a 96% decrease from Rs 3.72 crore in the previous year. Revenue from operations also fell by approximately 14% year-on-year. Management cited commodity price volatility and planned plant modernization as factors affecting performance, while also indicating a strategic shift towards a consumer-led growth model.