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Unichem US market share loss persists
View Risks →IPCA Laboratories delivered a solid Q3 FY26 with consolidated revenue of ₹2,245 crore (+6.5% YoY) and consolidated EBITDA margin expanding 228 bps YoY to 22.15%.
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IPCA Laboratories delivered a solid Q3 FY26 with consolidated revenue of ₹2,245 crore (+6.5% YoY) and consolidated EBITDA margin expanding 228 bps YoY to 22.15%. Standalone EBITDA margin improved to 26.09% (+184 bps YoY). Growth was driven by strong domestic formulation performance (+12% YoY, outpacing IPM), robust export branded formulations (+17% YoY, led by West Africa +69%), and US business growth (+17% YoY). API business remained flat. Management guided for 10-12% revenue growth across segments and 150 bps annual EBITDA margin expansion, supported by product mix improvement and operating leverage. Key risks include continued market share loss at Unichem (US business) for 1-2 more quarters and pricing pressure in the UK generic market, though recent recovery is noted.
Unichem US market share loss persists
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Read Transcript →Outpaced IPM growth of 8.9% in Q3 FY26.
Consolidated US business (IPA + Unichem) grew 17% YoY in Q3.
West Africa branded business grew 69% in Q3, driving export formulation growth.
Unichem margins under pressure due to US market share loss; expected to recover in 2-3 quarters.
Management expects 10-12% growth in domestic, branded exports, and generic businesses; API slightly lower.
Unichem lost market share in key US products; decline may continue for 1-2 more quarters, pressuring margins.
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