Dr. Reddy's Laboratories FY26 Annual Earnings Summary
4 quarters covered · ₹33,672 Cr revenue · ₹4,167 Cr PAT · 19.2% average EBITDA margin.
Quarter-by-quarter progression
Management promises made during the year
Current-quarter commentary contains related risk or weakness, so the promise appears not to have been delivered yet.
Q1 FY26Current-quarter commentary contains related risk or weakness, so the promise appears not to have been delivered yet.
Q1 FY26Current-quarter commentary contains related risk or weakness, so the promise appears not to have been delivered yet.
Q1 FY26Current-quarter commentary contains related risk or weakness, so the promise appears not to have been delivered yet.
Q3 FY26Current-quarter commentary contains related risk or weakness, so the promise appears not to have been delivered yet.
Q4 FY26Current-quarter commentary contains related risk or weakness, so the promise appears not to have been delivered yet.
Q4 FY26Current-quarter commentary contains related risk or weakness, so the promise appears not to have been delivered yet.
Q4 FY26Risks flagged during the year
Lenalidomide sales expected to drop significantly after Q2 FY26; magnitude depends on pricing and competitor behavior.
Q1 FY26 · highCanadian launch contingent on patent litigation outcome in India and FDA approval; any delay could push revenue to later quarters.
Q2 FY26 · highRituximab BLA received a CRL; abatacept and semaglutide approvals face regulatory uncertainty.
Q2 FY26 · highRevlimid sales are declining faster than expected, with Q3 likely the last quarter of meaningful contribution.
Q3 FY26 · highDenosumab received CRL from FDA due to partner Alvotech's facility issues; Rituximab requires re-inspection. Both face delays of at least 6-12 months.
Q3 FY26 · highCEO advised to assume zero lenalidomide revenue from Q4 FY26, which will impact overall revenue and margins.
Q4 FY26 · highU.S. generics revenue has been flat despite new launches, indicating significant price erosion that may continue.
Q1 FY26 · mediumBase US business faces ongoing price erosion; management expects flat to single-digit growth but uncertainty remains.
Q1 FY26 · mediumSG&A at 30% of sales in Q1; management targets 28-29% for full year, but NRT and nutraceutical investments could keep it higher.
Q2 FY26 · mediumMultiple filers and potential compounding pharmacy entry could lead to aggressive pricing and lower margins.
Q2 FY26 · mediumAwaiting Delhi High Court decision; adverse ruling could delay India launch and impact export plans.
Q3 FY26 · mediumManagement expects eventual competition in Canada and other markets, with pricing likely settling at lower end of $20-$70 range.
What changed through the year
Q1 FY26 · Semaglutide launch in Canada by early 2026
Expects approval between end-Oct and early-Nov 2025, with launch at LOE in Jan 2026, subject to IP clearance and approval.
Q1 FY26 · R&D spend 7%-7.5% of sales for FY26
R&D investments expected in this range for the full fiscal year.
Q1 FY26 · CapEx outflow INR 2,500-2,700 crore for FY26
Capital expenditure for the full year expected in this range, primarily for peptides and biosimilars.
Q1 FY26 · EBITDA margin aspiration of 25%+ for base business
Aims to maintain EBITDA margin north of 25% for the base business, with semaglutide expected to be accretive.
Q2 FY26 · EBITDA margin to return to 25%+ in two years
Management maintains commitment to achieving 25%+ EBITDA margins within the next two years, driven by cost efficiencies and pipeline growth.
Q2 FY26 · Abatacept BLA submission by end of December 2025
BLA for abatacept IV will be submitted by end of calendar 2025, with high confidence in approval.
Q2 FY26 · Semaglutide launch in 87 countries within 12-15 months
Expects to obtain approval in 87 countries and launch 12 million pens, with Canada as a key market.
Q2 FY26 · PSAI gross margin to improve to 20-25%
CFO guided PSAI gross margin to be in the 20-25% range going forward, up from 18% in Q2.
Q3 FY26 · Semaglutide launch in India on March 21, 2026
Dr. Reddy's will launch generic Ozempic (diabetes) in India on March 21, with all strengths including oral Rybelsus.
Q3 FY26 · Canada Semaglutide approval expected by May 2026
Health Canada response expected between end-February and May 2026, with launch preparation underway for Q4 or Q1.
Q3 FY26 · Abatacept U.S. launch expected end of calendar 2026
IV presentation BLA filed December 2025; approval expected around end-2026, with sub-Q filing in July 2026 and launch by Jan/Feb 2028.
Q3 FY26 · Global generics gross margin range 50%-55% post-lenalidomide
From Q4 FY26 onwards, without lenalidomide, global generics and PSAI gross margin expected in 50%-55% range.
Q4 FY26 · FY27 gross margin above 50%
Management expects gross margins to improve above 50% in FY27, driven by semaglutide launches and cost improvement programs.
Q4 FY26 · FY27 EBITDA margin near 25% with semaglutide
EBITDA margin is expected to approach 25% in FY27, aided by semaglutide sales, though may be slightly below.
Q4 FY26 · FY27 R&D spend 7%-8% of revenue
R&D expenditure is expected to be in the range of 7%-8% of adjusted revenue in FY27.
Q4 FY26 · FY27 CapEx around INR 2,000 crore
Capital expenditure for FY27 is guided at approximately INR 2,000 crore, primarily for biosimilars and product-specific investments.