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SUNPHARMA Healthcare 15 May 2025

Sunpharma Ltd — Q4 FY25

Sun Pharma reported Q4 FY25 consolidated revenue of INR 12,816 crore, up 8.5% YoY, with EBITDA of INR 3,716 crore (+22.4% YoY) and margin expansion of 340 bps to 28.7%.

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Revenue ₹12,959 Cr +8.5%
EBITDA ₹3,716 Cr +22.4%
EBITDA Margin 29% +340bps
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Sun Pharma reported Q4 FY25 consolidated revenue of INR 12,816 crore, up 8.5% YoY, with EBITDA of INR 3,716 crore (+22.4% YoY) and margin expansion of 340 bps to 28.7%. India formulation sales grew 13.6% YoY, while US sales declined 2.5% due to generic erosion. Global specialty sales grew 8.6%, led by ILUMYA (+17% full year). Management guided for mid-to-high single-digit revenue growth in FY26, with an additional $100 million investment in new specialty product launches. R&D spend is expected at 6%-8% of sales. Key risks include US generic pricing pressure, uncertainty around MFN/tariff policies, and potential delays in Leqselvi launch due to ongoing patent litigation.

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Quarter Snapshot

India formulation sales growth 13.6%
+13.6% YoY

India formulation sales grew 13.6% YoY to INR 42,130 million in Q4 FY25.

Global specialty sales growth 8.6%
+8.6% YoY

Global specialty sales grew 8.6% YoY to $295 million in Q4 FY25.

ILUMYA full-year sales $681M
+17% YoY

ILUMYA full-year FY25 sales grew 17% to $681 million.

India market share 8.3%
+30bps YoY

Sun Pharma's India market share increased to 8.3% from 8.0% a year ago.

What Changed vs Last Quarter

Comparing Q4 FY25 vs Q3 FY25
4 new guidance3 dropped2 new risk2 risk resolved
NEW
FY26 revenue growth: mid-to-high single digit

Management expects consolidated top-line growth of mid-to-high single digits for FY2026.

NEW
Additional $100M investment in specialty launches

Approximately $100 million additional spend in FY26 for commercialization of new specialty products.

NEW
R&D spend guidance: 6%-8% of sales

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

NEW
Leqselvi launch in Q2 FY26

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

DROPPED
FY25 R&D spend to be less than 7% of sales

Due to delays in clinical trial initiation, R&D expenditure for FY25 is expected to be below the earlier guidance of 7% of sales.

DROPPED
Leqselvi launch timeline dependent on litigation outcome

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

DROPPED
Specialty sales growth to normalize after Q3 inventory build

Q3 specialty sales benefited from inventory build at a partner; next quarter sales are expected to be lower excluding milestones.

NEW RISK
US generic pricing pressure

US generics declined due to additional competition and pricing pressure, which may continue.

NEW RISK
Tax rate increase

Effective tax rate rose to 19.8% in Q4 from 5.1% last year, expected to inch up further.

RISK GONE
FDA Compliance at Halol Facility

Halol facility remains under FDA scrutiny; reinspection has been invited but not scheduled, delaying new product approvals.

RISK GONE
Clinical Trial Delays Impacting R&D Pipeline

Delays in finalizing protocols and starting clinical trials have led to lower R&D spend and may push back pipeline milestones.

🤫 Topics management stopped discussing

India business to grow in line with or better than market in coming quarters

Mentioned in Q1 FY24, Q2 FY24

Management aims to grow India formulation business faster than the Indian pharmaceutical market on an annualized basis.

Mohali plant supply suspension continues

Mentioned in Q1 FY24, Q3 FY24

Supplies from Mohali plant are not normal; issues with product prioritization and quality clearances are causing delays.

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Guidance and risk preview

Top guidance FY26 revenue growth: mid-to-high single digit

Management expects consolidated top-line growth of mid-to-high single digits for FY2026.

Top risk US generic pricing pressure

US generics declined due to additional competition and pricing pressure, which may continue.

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