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SUNPHARMA Healthcare 07 Feb 2026

Sunpharma Ltd — Q3 FY26

Sun Pharma delivered a strong Q3 FY26 with consolidated revenue of INR 15,469 crore (+15.1% YoY) and EBITDA of INR 4,949 crore (+23.4% YoY), driven by broad-based growth in India (+16.2%) and emerging markets (+21.6%), partially offset by flat US sales.

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Revenue ₹15,469 Cr +15.1%
EBITDA ₹4,949 Cr +23.4%
PAT ₹3,369 Cr +16%
EBITDA Margin 31.9%
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Sun Pharma delivered a strong Q3 FY26 with consolidated revenue of INR 15,469 crore (+15.1% YoY) and EBITDA of INR 4,949 crore (+23.4% YoY), driven by broad-based growth in India (+16.2%) and emerging markets (+21.6%), partially offset by flat US sales. EBITDA margin expanded to 31.9% on better product mix, while PAT grew 16% to INR 3,369 crore despite a higher tax rate. Management highlighted the upcoming launch of generic semaglutide in India as a key growth catalyst, with approvals received for both diabetes and weight management. However, US generic sales remain under pressure from competition and manufacturing compliance issues, and the company faces uncertainty from proposed US pricing reforms. The strong balance sheet (net cash $3.2B) provides M&A flexibility, though management remains disciplined.

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Quarter Snapshot

India Formulation Sales INR 4,999 crore
+16.2% YoY

India formulation sales grew 16.2% YoY to INR 49,986 million, driven by volume growth of 6.3% vs IPM volume growth of 1.2%.

Global Innovative Medicine Sales $423 million
+14.3% YoY

Global innovative medicine sales grew 14.3% YoY to $423 million, including $55 million milestone income; ex-milestone growth was 13.2%.

US Formulation Sales $477 million
+0.6% YoY

US sales were marginally up 0.6% to $477 million, with growth in innovative medicines offset by lower generic sales due to competition.

India Market Share 8.4%
+30 bps YoY

Sun Pharma's market share in the Indian pharmaceutical market improved to 8.4% from 8.1% a year ago, maintaining the #1 position.

What Changed vs Last Quarter

Comparing Q3 FY26 vs Q2 FY26
3 new guidance4 dropped3 new risk3 risk resolved
NEW
Semaglutide launch in India on patent expiry

Sun Pharma plans to launch generic semaglutide in India on day one of patent expiry for both chronic weight management and type 2 diabetes, under brands NovelTreat and SemaTrinity.

NEW
R&D spend guidance for next year

Management indicated they will provide R&D spend guidance for the next fiscal year in the next quarter's call.

NEW
Phase 2b trial for GL0034 to complete in 12-18 months

The phase 2b study for GL0034 in type 2 diabetes has started and is expected to complete within 12-18 months.

DROPPED
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.

DROPPED
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 psoriatic arthritis filing in H2 FY26

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

DROPPED
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.

NEW RISK
US generic sales pressure from competition

US generic sales declined due to additional competition on certain products, and recovery depends on resolving manufacturing compliance issues at several sites.

NEW RISK
Proposed US Most Favored Nation pricing models

CMS proposed pricing models could impact US revenues; management declined to share mitigation strategies, citing commercial sensitivity.

NEW RISK
Milestone income may not recur

Management noted that milestone income of $55 million in Q3 may not recur in future quarters, potentially impacting revenue comparability.

RISK GONE
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.

RISK GONE
Lenalidomide revenue decline

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

RISK GONE
Competition in alopecia areata market

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

🤫 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.

Effective tax rate to increase on full-year basis

Mentioned in Q1 FY25, Q2 FY26, Q4 FY25

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

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.

Incremental $100M cost for Leqselvi and UNLOXCYT in FY2026

Mentioned in Q1 FY26, Q2 FY26

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

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.

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Top guidance Semaglutide launch in India on patent expiry

Sun Pharma plans to launch generic semaglutide in India on day one of patent expiry for both chronic weight management and type 2 diabetes, under b...

Top risk US generic sales pressure from competition

US generic sales declined due to additional competition on certain products, and recovery depends on resolving manufacturing compliance issues at s...

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