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Revenue
₹4,517 Cr
verified against source
Revenue YoY
10%
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EBITDA
₹1,073 Cr
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Biocon delivered a strong Q4 FY26, with adjusted revenue growth of 10% YoY and EBITDA up 29% YoY to ₹1,073 crore, driven by favorable mix and operating leverage in biosimilars. The biosimilars segment grew 12% YoY with margins expanding to 26%, while generics (ex-lenalidomide) grew 13%. The integration of biosimilars and generics was completed in under 100 days, strengthening the balance sheet. Management highlighted that the heavy investment phase is behind, with focus shifting to execution and margin expansion. Key launches in FY27 include aflibercept (Yesafili) and insulin aspart (Kirsty), expected to ramp up in H2. Risks include potential pricing erosion in the US biosimilar market and competitive pressure from Chinese entrants in insulin.
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Guidance to track
- Management expects continued growth in biosimilars, with new product launches scaling in H2 FY27.
- Margins improved to 22% for FY26; management expects further operating leverage as new products ramp up.
- Free cash flow will be prioritized for deleveraging; interest cost savings of ~₹75 Cr per quarter expected.
- Settlement with originator allows entry; management expects meaningful revenue contribution from H2.
Risks flagged
- Competitive pressure and ASP declines in medical benefit products could impact margins.
- Recent Chinese approvals in insulin could disrupt pricing and market share.
- Syngene's FY26 revenue grew only 3% YoY due to a large client impact; recovery uncertain.
- Ramp-up of aspart and aflibercept depends on capacity qualification and market adoption.
Key quotes
- We are now moving from a phase of integration and investment to one focused on execution, operating leverage, and value creation.
- Growth is only when it's profitable. We've been very careful as we picked up market shares.
- Every dollar that we generate out of free cash the first claim is going to be to reduce the debt.
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