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Dr. Reddy's Laboratories FY24 Annual Earnings Summary

4 quarters covered · ₹27,916 Cr revenue · ₹5,569 Cr PAT · 29.8% average EBITDA margin.

Total annual revenue: ₹27,916 Cr
Annual PAT: ₹5,569 Cr
Average margin: 29.8%
Promise delivery: 0%

Quarter-by-quarter progression

QuarterRevenuePATMarginSentiment
Q1 FY24₹6,738 Cr₹1,403 Cr31.7%bullish
Q2 FY24₹6,880 Cr₹1,480 Cr31.7%bullish
Q3 FY24₹7,215 Cr₹1,379 Cr29.3%bullish
Q4 FY24₹7,083 Cr₹1,307 Cr26.4%bullish

Management promises made during the year

U.S. growth momentum to continue

Current-quarter commentary contains related risk or weakness, so the promise appears not to have been delivered yet.

Q2 FY24
missed
SG&A investments to continue at elevated levels

Current-quarter commentary contains related risk or weakness, so the promise appears not to have been delivered yet.

Q4 FY24
missed

Risks flagged during the year

Q1 FY24 · high

Significant portion of U.S. growth attributed to lenalidomide; agreement ends January 2026, creating uncertainty beyond.

Q2 FY24 · high

US FDA pre-approval inspection resulted in 9 observations. Management believes they are addressable but could delay biosimilar approvals if not resolved timely.

Q3 FY24 · high

FDA issued Form 483 with 10 observations at FTO-3; management has responded but risk of OAI classification could impact approvals and reputation.

Q4 FY24 · high

US FDA issued a complete response letter for biosimilar Rituximab due to CMC questions; resolution expected around September, but timeline for approval remains uncertain.

Q1 FY24 · medium

Russia business grew 77% but on a low base; currency and geopolitical risks remain high.

Q1 FY24 · medium

Top-5 aspiration relies on signing and commercializing multiple innovative products; timeline and uptake uncertain.

Q1 FY24 · medium

Current lower price erosion may be temporary; management noted model hasn't changed, implying potential reversion.

Q2 FY24 · medium

Despite guidance for double-digit growth by year-end, India business has been range-bound for several quarters. Analyst questioned the timeline for material step-up.

Q2 FY24 · medium

Price erosion remains a headwind, though moderating. Management noted it fluctuates between high single-digit to low double-digit, impacting revenue growth.

Q3 FY24 · medium

Price erosion in US generics continues, though management describes it as stable. Any acceleration could pressure margins.

Q3 FY24 · medium

Revlimid contribution remains meaningful; any unexpected decline could impact cash generation and ability to invest in pipeline.

Q4 FY24 · medium

Management acknowledged price erosion on select large products, partially offset by other products. Continued erosion could pressure US margins.

What changed through the year

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Q1 FY24 · Long-term EBITDA margin target of ~25%

Management reiterated 25% as the sustainable EBITDA margin level, though near-term will be higher due to lenalidomide.

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Q1 FY24 · U.S. growth momentum to continue

Expects sustained strong performance in North America generics, including base business growth and new product launches.

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Q1 FY24 · India innovation pipeline to drive top-5 aspiration

Plans to sign tens of licensing deals for innovative products in India, with meaningful revenue contribution from FY2025.

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Q1 FY24 · R&D investment in biosimilars to increase

Biosimilar R&D currently ~20% of total R&D; expected to grow progressively with pipeline advancement.

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Q2 FY24 · India business to achieve double-digit growth by end of FY2024

Management expects India business to exit FY2024 with double-digit growth, driven by licensing deals and focus portfolio expansion.

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Q2 FY24 · 25-30 product launches in US for FY2024

Company is on track to launch 25-30 products in the US this fiscal year, with 4 launched in Q2.

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Q2 FY24 · Biosimilar rituximab launch in US in early FY2025

Rituximab biosimilar submitted in April 2023; pre-approval inspection completed. Launch expected in early FY2025 if regulatory issues resolved.

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Q2 FY24 · SG&A as % of sales to remain around 28-29% for FY2024

CFO indicated SG&A as a percentage of sales will be in the 28-29% range for the full year, despite investments in digitalization and brands.

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Q3 FY24 · India business to deliver double-digit growth from FY25

Management expects India base business to return to double-digit growth in coming quarters, driven by key brands growing at 1.5x market rate.

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Q3 FY24 · 26 meaningful US launches over FY25-26

Approximately 26 products with potential sales >$10M each are expected to launch in the US over the next two years, subject to approvals.

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Q3 FY24 · Six biosimilars targeting first-to-market by FY30

Biosimilar pipeline includes six products aiming for first-to-market status, with first launch expected in early CY2027.

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Q3 FY24 · SG&A investments to continue at elevated levels

SG&A spend will remain higher in absolute terms as investments in brands and pipeline products continue, with revenue growth expected to provide operating leverage.

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Q4 FY24 · R&D spend to be 8.5%-9% of sales in FY25

Management expects R&D investment to remain in the 8.5%-9% range, with fluctuations based on clinical trial timing.

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Q4 FY24 · India business to grow double-digit in FY25

Excluding divestment income, India business is expected to continue double-digit growth, driven by new product launches and partnerships.

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Q4 FY24 · Nestlé JV to contribute post-FY27

The joint venture with Nestlé will require initial investment and brand registration; meaningful revenue contribution expected after FY27.

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Q4 FY24 · First meaningful biosimilar launch in FY27

Internal biosimilar pipeline expected to yield first product launch in Europe and US in FY27, with profitability thereafter.