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SUNPHARMA Healthcare 14 Nov 2025

Sunpharma Ltd — Q2 FY26

Sun Pharma reported a solid Q2 FY26 with consolidated revenue of INR 14,405 crore (+8.6% YoY) and EBITDA of INR 4,527 crore (+14.9% YoY), with EBITDA margin expanding 170 bps YoY to 31.3%.

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Revenue ₹14,405 Cr +8.6%
EBITDA ₹4,527 Cr +14.9%
PAT ₹3,118 Cr +2.6%
EBITDA Margin 31.3% +170bps
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Sun Pharma reported a solid Q2 FY26 with consolidated revenue of INR 14,405 crore (+8.6% YoY) and EBITDA of INR 4,527 crore (+14.9% YoY), with EBITDA margin expanding 170 bps YoY to 31.3%. Growth was driven by India formulations (+11% YoY) and global innovative medicines (+16.4% YoY), while US generics declined 4.1% due to competition and lower lenalidomide sales. PAT grew only 2.6% due to a higher tax rate (24.7% vs 15.8%). Management guided for R&D spend at the lower end of 6-8% of sales and expects continued investment in Leqselvi and Unloxcyt launches. Key risks include US tariff uncertainty and potential generic erosion of lenalidomide.

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Quarter Snapshot

India Market Share 8.33%
+33bps YoY

Sun Pharma's market share in the Indian pharmaceutical market (MAT Sep 2025) increased from 8.0% to 8.33%.

Global Innovative Medicine Sales $313M
+16.4% YoY

Global innovative medicine sales grew 16.4% YoY to $313M, surpassing US generics for the first time.

US Formulation Sales $496M
-4.1% YoY

US formulation sales declined 4.1% YoY to $496M due to generic competition and lower lenalidomide sales.

Ilumya Market Presence 35 markets
flat

Ilumya is now commercialized in 35 markets globally, with continued growth expected.

What Changed vs Last Quarter

Comparing Q2 FY26 vs Q1 FY26
3 new guidance3 dropped4 new risk4 risk resolved
NEW
R&D spend at lower end of 6-8% of sales

Management expects full-year R&D spend to be at the lower end of the guided 6-8% range.

NEW
Ilumya psoriatic arthritis filing in H2 FY26

Sun Pharma plans to file Ilumya for psoriatic arthritis indication in the second half of FY26.

NEW
Incremental specialty spend of ~$100M in FY26

The company expects to spend around $100M in FY26 to support Leqselvi and Unloxcyt launches, with increases in Q3 and Q4.

UPDATED
Unloxcyt launch in H2 FY26

Unloxcyt remains on track for US launch in the second half of FY26, with sales force already in place.

DROPPED
ILUMYA PsA filing by end of CY2025

Sun Pharma plans to file for psoriatic arthritis indication for ILUMYA before end of calendar year 2025.

DROPPED
Incremental $100M cost for Leqselvi and UNLOXCYT in FY2026

Management expects to incur approximately $100 million in direct costs (excluding amortization) for the launches of Leqselvi and UNLOXCYT during FY2026.

DROPPED
Effective tax rate around 25% for FY2026

CFO guided for an effective tax rate of approximately 25% for the full fiscal year, up from 16-17% last year.

NEW RISK
US tariff uncertainty on innovative medicines

Potential tariffs on patented drug imports into the US could impact Sun Pharma's innovative portfolio, though generics are expected to be excluded.

NEW RISK
Lenalidomide revenue decline

Lenalidomide sales have dropped YoY and are expected to be minimal in the second half, impacting US generics revenue.

NEW RISK
Higher effective tax rate normalization

ETR increased to 24.7% from 15.8% YoY due to expiry of tax benefits, expected to hover around 25%, pressuring net profit growth.

NEW RISK
Competition in alopecia areata market

Stagnation in prescriptions for existing targeted treatments could hinder Leqselvi's uptake, though management expects market growth.

RISK GONE
FDA warning letters at three facilities

Halol, Mohali, and Dadra facilities remain under FDA warning letters, limiting generic approvals and U.S. supply flexibility.

RISK GONE
Lenalidomide pricing pressure

Generic lenalidomide continues to face pricing erosion, impacting U.S. generic business performance.

RISK GONE
Leqselvi and UNLOXCYT launch execution risk

New product launches may face slower-than-expected formulary coverage or market adoption, impacting revenue ramp.

RISK GONE
Potential U.S. tariffs on pharmaceuticals

While currently exempt, pharma may face tariffs after the 232 investigation, which could impact U.S. business margins.

🤫 Topics management stopped discussing

R&D spend to step up to 8-10% of sales for FY25

Mentioned in Q1 FY25, Q2 FY25, Q3 FY25, Q4 FY25

FY2026 R&D spend expected to be 6%-8% of sales.

Ilumya PsA Phase III data expected H2 CY2025

Mentioned in Q1 FY26, Q2 FY25

Sun Pharma plans to file for psoriatic arthritis indication for ILUMYA before end of calendar year 2025.

Lenalidomide pricing pressure

Mentioned in Q1 FY26, Q4 FY25

Generic lenalidomide continues to face pricing erosion, impacting U.S. generic business performance.

Leqselvi launch pending court decision on preliminary injunction

Mentioned in Q1 FY25, Q4 FY25

Leqselvi to be launched in the US in the second quarter of FY2026.

Leqselvi launch timeline dependent on litigation outcome

Mentioned in Q1 FY25, Q3 FY25

Oral arguments for Leqselvi patent litigation expected in April 2025; if favorable, launch could occur before patent expiry in December 2026.

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Guidance and risk preview

Top guidance R&D spend at lower end of 6-8% of sales

Management expects full-year R&D spend to be at the lower end of the guided 6-8% range.

Top risk US tariff uncertainty on innovative medicines

Potential tariffs on patented drug imports into the US could impact Sun Pharma's innovative portfolio, though generics are expected to be excluded.

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