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Dr. Reddy's Laboratories FY26 Annual Earnings Summary

4 quarters covered · ₹33,672 Cr revenue · ₹4,167 Cr PAT · 19.2% average EBITDA margin.

Total annual revenue: ₹33,672 Cr
Annual PAT: ₹4,167 Cr
Average margin: 19.2%
Promise delivery: 0%

Quarter-by-quarter progression

QuarterRevenuePATMarginSentiment
Q1 FY26₹8,545 Cr₹1,419 Cr26.7%neutral
Q2 FY26₹8,828 Cr₹1,337 Cr23.0%neutral
Q3 FY26₹8,753 Cr₹1,190 Cr22.0%neutral
Q4 FY26₹7,546 Cr₹221 Cr5.0%neutral

Management promises made during the year

SG&A spend to be 27.5%-28% of sales for FY25

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

Q1 FY26
missed
R&D spend to be 8.5%-9% of sales for FY25

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

Q1 FY26
missed
Normalized ETR around 25% for FY25

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

Q1 FY26
missed
Abatacept BLA submission by end of December 2025

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

Q3 FY26
missed
Semaglutide launch in India on March 21, 2026

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

Q4 FY26
missed
Canada Semaglutide approval expected by May 2026

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

Q4 FY26
missed
Global generics gross margin range 50%-55% post-lenalidomide

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

Q4 FY26
missed

Risks flagged during the year

Q1 FY26 · high

Lenalidomide sales expected to drop significantly after Q2 FY26; magnitude depends on pricing and competitor behavior.

Q1 FY26 · high

Canadian launch contingent on patent litigation outcome in India and FDA approval; any delay could push revenue to later quarters.

Q2 FY26 · high

Rituximab BLA received a CRL; abatacept and semaglutide approvals face regulatory uncertainty.

Q2 FY26 · high

Revlimid sales are declining faster than expected, with Q3 likely the last quarter of meaningful contribution.

Q3 FY26 · high

Denosumab 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 · high

CEO advised to assume zero lenalidomide revenue from Q4 FY26, which will impact overall revenue and margins.

Q4 FY26 · high

U.S. generics revenue has been flat despite new launches, indicating significant price erosion that may continue.

Q1 FY26 · medium

Base US business faces ongoing price erosion; management expects flat to single-digit growth but uncertainty remains.

Q1 FY26 · medium

SG&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 · medium

Multiple filers and potential compounding pharmacy entry could lead to aggressive pricing and lower margins.

Q2 FY26 · medium

Awaiting Delhi High Court decision; adverse ruling could delay India launch and impact export plans.

Q3 FY26 · medium

Management expects eventual competition in Canada and other markets, with pricing likely settling at lower end of $20-$70 range.

What changed through the year

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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.

G

Q1 FY26 · R&D spend 7%-7.5% of sales for FY26

R&D investments expected in this range for the full fiscal year.

G

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.

G

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.

G

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.

G

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.

G

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.

G

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.

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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.

G

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.

G

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.

G

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.

G

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.

G

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.

G

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.

G

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.