Cipla Q3 Results: Profit Surges 49%, Beats Market Estimates, Stock Jumps 5%

Cipla Q3 Results: Net Profit Soars 49% to Rs 1,571 Crore, Exceeding Expectations

Pharmaceutical giant Cipla has announced its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025 (Q3 FY25), reporting a remarkable 49% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit. The company's strong performance surpassed market estimates, driven by robust growth in its core pharmaceutical business.

Financial Performance Overview

Cipla reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 1,571 crore for Q3 FY25, significantly higher than the Rs 1,056 crore recorded in the same period last year. This impressive performance exceeded the market's consensus estimate of Rs 1,302 crore. Revenue from operations for the quarter stood at Rs 7,073 crore, marking a 7% increase from Rs 6,604 crore in Q3 FY24.

Following the announcement, Cipla's shares surged nearly 5% to reach a day's high of Rs 1,461 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE).

On a sequential basis, the net profit was 21% higher than the Rs 1,303 crore reported in Q2 FY25. However, revenue remained relatively flat compared to the Rs 7,051 crore recorded in the July-September quarter.

Segment Revenue Breakdown

Cipla's pharmaceuticals segment reported revenue of Rs 6,778 crore in Q3 FY25, representing a year-on-year increase from Rs 6,365 crore in Q3 FY24. On a quarter-on-quarter basis, the segment's revenue remained relatively flat. The new ventures business delivered a topline of Rs 341 crore, compared to Rs 320 crore in Q2 FY25 and Rs 281 crore in Q3 FY24.

Expenses

Cipla's total expenses for Q3 FY25 amounted to Rs 5,378.49 crore, a 5% increase from Rs 5,120 crore in the same period last year. On a sequential basis, expenses decreased slightly by 1.3%.

Key Business Highlights

• Cipla maintained its second position in the overall chronic segment, with an improved chronic mix of 61.5%. Its Urology segment ranked second, with market growth of 16% year-on-year.
• The company received several generic drug approvals, including phytonadione injectable 1mg/0.5ml, Esomeprazole granules 2.5mg/5mg, and Potassium Phosphates Injection USP.
• Cipla's Goa facility received a 'VAI' (Voluntary Action Indicated) classification from the USFDA.
• The company boasts brands with Trailing Twelve Months (TTM) revenue exceeding Rs 100 crore and five brands with TTM revenue between Rs 50 crore and Rs 100 crore.
• Cipla launched 18 new products in the first nine months of FY25 (9M FY25).

Cipla's strong Q3 results demonstrate the company's robust operational performance, successful product launches, and continued focus on key therapeutic areas. The company's performance positions it well for sustained growth and profitability in the pharmaceutical market.

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