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DRREDDY Diversified 28 Oct 2025

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited — Q2 FY26

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Revenue ₹8,828 Cr +9.8%
EBITDA ₹2,351 Cr +3%
PAT ₹1,337 Cr +14%
EBITDA Margin 23% -174bps
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Dr. Reddy's Q2 FY26 revenue grew 9.8% YoY to INR 8,805 crore, driven by broad-based growth across markets and the acquired NRT business, partially offset by lower Revlimid sales and US price erosion. EBITDA margin contracted 174 bps YoY to 26.7% due to product mix and one-time provisions. PAT rose 14% YoY to INR 1,437 crore, aided by lower tax rate. Management reiterated confidence in returning to 25%+ EBITDA margins over two years, supported by cost initiatives and pipeline assets like semaglutide and abatacept. Key risks include US FDA delays on biosimilar approvals and competitive pricing in Canada for semaglutide.

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Quarter Snapshot

North America Generics Revenue $373M
-16% YoY

Decline driven by price erosion and lower Revlimid sales.

India Business Revenue INR 1,578 Cr
+13% YoY

Double-digit growth driven by new launches and market share gains.

Semaglutide Pen Capacity 12M pens
N/A

Management confident of selling 12 million pens in first 12 months post-launch.

R&D Spend as % of Revenue 7%
-203 bps YoY

Decline due to reduced biosimilar development spend; expected to stay in this range.

What Changed vs Last Quarter

Comparing Q2 FY26 vs Q1 FY26
4 new guidance4 dropped4 new risk4 risk resolved
NEW
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.

NEW
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.

NEW
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.

NEW
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.

DROPPED
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.

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

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

DROPPED
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.

DROPPED
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.

NEW RISK
US FDA delays on biosimilar approvals

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

NEW RISK
Revlimid revenue decline

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

NEW RISK
Semaglutide Canada pricing and competition

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

NEW RISK
Patent litigation outcome in India for semaglutide

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

RISK GONE
Lenalidomide revenue decline sharper than expected

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

RISK GONE
Semaglutide launch delays due to IP or regulatory hurdles

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

RISK GONE
US generic price erosion persists

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

RISK GONE
SG&A costs may remain elevated

SG&A at 30% of sales in Q1; management targets 28-29% for full year, but NRT and nutraceutical investments could keep it higher.

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

Mentioned in Q1 FY25, Q1 FY26, Q2 FY25, Q3 FY25

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

Semaglutide launch in Canada and India in CY2026

Mentioned in Q1 FY26, Q3 FY25, Q4 FY25

Expects approval between end-Oct and early-Nov 2025, with launch at LOE in Jan 2026, subject to IP clearance and approval.

US generic price erosion persists

Mentioned in Q1 FY25, Q1 FY26

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

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Guidance and risk preview

Top guidance 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.

Top risk US FDA delays on biosimilar approvals

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

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