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CIPLA Healthcare 17 Jan 2025

Cipla Ltd — Q3 FY25

Cipla reported Q3 FY25 revenue of INR 7,073 crore (+8% YoY) and EBITDA margin of 28% (+184bps YoY), driven by strong India (10% growth), South Africa (21% ZAR), and EMEU (20% USD) performance.

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Revenue ₹7,073 Cr +8%
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EBITDA Margin 28% +184bps
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Cipla reported Q3 FY25 revenue of INR 7,073 crore (+8% YoY) and EBITDA margin of 28% (+184bps YoY), driven by strong India (10% growth), South Africa (21% ZAR), and EMEU (20% USD) performance. US revenue was $226M, impacted by lanreotide supply disruption, but Albuterol market share reached 21%. Management reiterated FY26 top-line growth guidance and expects EBITDA for FY25 to exceed the 24.5%-25.5% range. Key catalysts include generic Advair launch in H1 FY26 and Abraxane in H2 FY26 from the now-cleared Goa facility. Risks include regulatory delays at Bengaluru and MDI facilities, and potential US tariff impacts, though US manufacturing de-risks some exposure.

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Quarter Snapshot

Albuterol market share 21%
+4-5pp YoY

Albuterol market share increased to 21% as per IQVIA MAT week ended 27 Dec 2024, up from ~16-17% earlier.

One India growth 10%
+10% YoY

India business grew 10% YoY despite seasonal headwinds in acute category, with chronic mix improving to 61.5%.

US revenue $226M
flat YoY (adjusted for lanreotide disruption would be growth)

US quarterly revenue was $226M; lanreotide supply issues impacted growth, expected to normalize by end of Q4.

South Africa private market rank #2
improved from #3

Cipla's South Africa private market now ranks #2, with prescription business maintaining #1 position as per MAT Nov 2024.

What Changed vs Last Quarter

Comparing Q3 FY25 vs Q2 FY25
2 new guidance2 dropped3 new risk3 risk resolved
NEW
FY26 top-line growth guidance retained

Management reiterated guidance to grow top line in FY26, with further profitability guidance to be provided after budget finalization.

NEW
Abraxane launch in H2 FY26

Abraxane launch expected from Goa facility post-approval, likely in back end of second half FY26 (Q4 FY26).

UPDATED
Generic Advair launch in late H1 FY26

Cipla plans to launch generic Advair from its US facility in late first half of FY26, with de-risking progressing as expected.

UPDATED
FY25 EBITDA margin to exceed guidance

EBITDA for FY25 is trending higher than earlier guidance of 24.5%-25.5%, with Q3 margin at 28% but not sustainable.

DROPPED
Lanreotide supply issues to resolve by end of Q3, recovery in Q4

Supply challenges expected to be resolved by end of Q3, with sharp recovery in lanreotide franchise from Q4 FY25.

DROPPED
One India to outpace market growth on full-year basis

Management expects India business to revert to growth trajectory with respiratory uptick in Q3 and outpace market growth for the full year.

NEW RISK
Regulatory delays at Bengaluru and MDI facilities

US FDA issued Form 483 observations at Virgonagar (Bengaluru) and MDI facilities; official classification awaited, potentially delaying product approvals.

NEW RISK
US tariff policy uncertainty

Potential US tariffs on pharmaceutical imports could impact margins; management noted de-risking via US facilities but awaits policy clarity.

NEW RISK
Generic Revlimid revenue decline

Revlimid revenue is flat sequentially and expected to decline as competition increases; new launches may only partially offset the reduction.

RISK GONE
Goa facility FDA classification uncertainty

Goa facility received Form 483 observations; classification still awaited, which could impact Abraxane launch timeline and other approvals.

RISK GONE
US generic pricing erosion

Blended US price erosion of ~10% YoY, with potential for further pressure from new competition in Albuterol and other products.

RISK GONE
India acute season weakness

Slow seasonal growth in acute category, especially anti-infectives, impacted India business; recovery dependent on respiratory season.

🤫 Topics management stopped discussing

US FDA classification for Indore facility pending

Mentioned in Q1 FY24, Q1 FY25, Q2 FY24, Q2 FY25, Q3 FY24

Goa facility received Form 483 observations; classification still awaited, which could impact Abraxane launch timeline and other approvals.

Generic Symbicort filing in Q3 FY24

Mentioned in Q1 FY24, Q2 FY24, Q3 FY24

Filed generic Symbicort and one other inhalation asset; second site transfer to be added before approval.

Albuterol recall and market share loss

Mentioned in Q1 FY24, Q2 FY24

Albuterol share is dependent on which variant the market buys; recovery to prior highs is not fully in Cipla's control.

Goa facility re-inspection uncertainty

Mentioned in Q1 FY24, Q3 FY24

Goa facility due for re-inspection; delay or adverse outcome could further delay Abraxane launch.

Lanreotide supply constraints limiting ramp-up

Mentioned in Q1 FY25, Q2 FY25

Supply issues at partner site will reduce Q3 lanreotide sales significantly; recovery depends on partner's production ramp-up.

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Guidance and risk preview

Top guidance FY26 top-line growth guidance retained

Management reiterated guidance to grow top line in FY26, with further profitability guidance to be provided after budget finalization.

Top risk Regulatory delays at Bengaluru and MDI facilities

US FDA issued Form 483 observations at Virgonagar (Bengaluru) and MDI facilities; official classification awaited, potentially delaying product app...

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