Core Insights - Dr. Reddy's Laboratories reported a resilient performance in its fiscal third quarter of FY26, with revenue growth and steady profitability despite product-specific headwinds, particularly lower lenalidomide sales and pricing pressure in generics markets [7] Financial Performance - Profit after tax attributable to equity holders was ₹1,210 crore ($135 million), down 14% year over year and 16% sequentially, with diluted EPS of ₹14.52 [1] - Consolidated revenue rose 4.4% year over year to ₹8,727 crore ($971 million), though it declined 0.9% sequentially [6] - The company ended the quarter with a net cash surplus of ₹3,069 crore ($342 million) and reported free cash flow of ₹374 crore ($42 million) [1] Research and Development - R&D spend was ₹615 crore ($68 million), down 8% year over year, attributed to lower biosimilar development spend as significant investment related to Abatacept has been completed [2] Selling, General and Administrative Expenses - SG&A increased 12% year over year to ₹2,692 crore ($300 million), accounting for about 31% of revenue, reflecting targeted investments in branded franchises and foreign exchange effects [3] Margins - Gross margin fell to 53.6%, down 505 basis points year over year and 104 basis points sequentially, due to lower lenalidomide sales and price erosion in unbranded generics [4] - Reported EBITDA margin was 23.5%, including a one-time provision related to changes in employee benefit obligations; excluding that provision, EBITDA margin was 24.8% [5] Strategic Initiatives - The company is focused on base business growth, efficiency, and advancing key pipeline programs, including collaborations and new product launches [8] - A strategic collaboration with Immutep for commercialization of the immunotherapy drug eftilagimod alpha includes a $20 million upfront payment and potential milestones of up to $350 million [9] Product Launches and Approvals - The company launched a novel recombinant vaccine for hepatitis E virus infection in India and plans to launch semaglutide injection in India on March 21 [10][11] - The company received European Commission approval for its ustekinumab biosimilar and launched the product in Germany [15] Regional Performance - North America generics revenue was $338 million, down 16% year over year, attributed to lower lenalidomide sales and price erosion [18] - Emerging markets revenue rose 32% year over year to ₹1,896 crore, driven by new launches and favorable foreign exchange [21] - India revenue increased 19% year over year to ₹1,603 crore, supported by innovation franchise and new brand launches [22] Future Outlook - Management reiterated its focus on execution, including advancing semaglutide and abatacept, improving base business growth, and pursuing value-accretive acquisitions [23]

Financial Performance - The company reported a consolidated revenue of INR 8,727 crores ($971 million), reflecting a year-over-year growth of 4.4% and a sequential decline of 0.9% [7] - The EBITDA margin was reported at 23.5%, which included a one-time provision related to new labor codes; adjusting for this, the underlying EBITDA margin was 24.8% [10][15] - Profit after tax attributable to equity holders was INR 1,210 crores ($135 million), a decline of 14% year-over-year and 16% sequentially [11] Business Line Performance - The North America generic business generated revenues of $338 million, a decline of 16% year-over-year and 9% sequentially, primarily due to lower lenalidomide sales [21] - The European generic business reported revenue of $140 million, showing a growth of 4% year-over-year and sequentially [21] - The emerging market business delivered revenue of INR 1,896 crores, reflecting robust growth of 32% year-over-year and 15% sequentially [22] - The India business reported revenue of INR 1,603 crores, achieving a healthy double-digit growth of 19% year-over-year and 2% sequentially [23] - The PSA business reported revenue of $92 million, resulting in a decline of 5% year-over-year and 15% sequentially [24] Market Performance - The company’s emerging market growth was driven by new product launches and favorable forex, with Russia showing a growth of 21% year-over-year [22] - In India, the company outperformed the Indian pharmaceutical market with a quarterly growth of 12.3% compared to the market's 11.8% [23] Strategic Direction - The company entered a strategic collaboration with Immutep for the commercialization of a novel immunotherapy oncology drug, Eftilagimod Alpha, with potential milestones of up to $350 million [16] - The integration of the acquired nicotine replacement therapy business is progressing well, with 85% of the business now under operational controls [16] - The company is focused on advancing its key pipeline products, including Semaglutide and Abatacept, and aims to enhance its innovation portfolio through strategic collaborations [24] Management Commentary - Management expressed confidence in the sustainability of the strong growth in the India business, attributing it to the performance of innovative products and effective brand strategies [32][45] - The management acknowledged challenges in the U.S. market due to lenalidomide sales decline but noted that the base business is growing [56] - The company is preparing for potential competition in the Semaglutide market but remains optimistic about maintaining a competitive edge [49][51] Other Important Information - The company announced a science-based net-zero climate target, making it the only Indian pharmaceutical company to commit to such a target by FY24 [20] - The company has a net cash surplus of INR 3,069 crores ($342 million) as of December 31, 2025 [12] Q&A Session Question: What is the organic growth for the India business considering the Stugeron acquisition? - Management indicated that organic growth without acquisitions is more than 17% [29][30] Question: What is driving the strong growth in the India business? - The growth is primarily driven by innovative products that are gaining market recognition [32] Question: What are the expectations for Semaglutide approval in Canada? - Approval is expected between February and May, with preparations for a launch in Q4 or Q1 [40][41] Question: How much has lenalidomide contributed to EBITDA margins this quarter? - Management could not disclose specific figures due to confidentiality but noted that the decline in the U.S. is primarily due to lenalidomide [56] Question: What are the timelines for Denosumab and Rituximab in the U.S.? - Denosumab is expected to face delays of at least six months, while Rituximab's re-inspection is anticipated soon [60][66] Question: What is the addressable market for Abatacept in Europe? - The addressable market is estimated to be around $2 billion, with plans to launch in multiple countries [94]

Financial Performance - The company reported a 4.4% revenue growth year-over-year, with consolidated revenues standing at INR 8,727 crores ($971 million) [7] - EBITDA margin was reported at 23.5%, which included a one-time provision related to new labor codes; adjusting for this, the underlying EBITDA margin was 24.8% [10][15] - Profit after tax attributable to equity holders was INR 1,210 crores ($135 million), reflecting a decline of 14% year-over-year [11] - Free cash flow generated during the quarter was INR 374 crores ($42 million) [12] Business Line Performance - North America generic business revenues declined by 16% year-over-year to $338 million, primarily due to lower lenalidomide sales and pricing pressures [21] - The European generic business reported a revenue of $140 million, growing 4% year-over-year [21] - The emerging market business delivered revenue of INR 1,896 crores, reflecting robust growth of 32% year-over-year [22] - The India business reported revenue of INR 1,603 crores, achieving a healthy growth of 19% year-over-year [23] - PSAI business revenue was $92 million, resulting in a decline of 5% year-over-year [24] Market Performance - The emerging market growth was driven by new product launches and favorable forex, with Russia business growing 21% year-over-year [22] - The India business outperformed the Indian pharmaceutical market, with a moving quarterly total months growth of 12.3% compared to the market growth of 11.8% [23] Company Strategy and Industry Competition - The company entered a strategic collaboration with Immutep for commercialization of a novel immunotherapy oncology drug, Eftilagimod Alpha, with potential milestones of up to $350 million [16] - The integration of the acquired nicotine replacement therapy business is progressing well, with 85% of the business now under operational controls [16] - The company is focused on advancing key pipeline products like Semaglutide and Abatacept, with expectations for launches in various markets [17][18] Management Commentary on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the sustainability of growth in the India business, attributing it to innovative products and effective brand strategies [31][45] - The company anticipates competitive pricing in the markets for Semaglutide, with expectations of maintaining healthy prices initially before facing competition [49][51] - Management highlighted ongoing efforts to resolve regulatory observations and maintain timelines for product approvals [60][74] Other Important Information - The company announced a science-based net-zero climate target, making it the only Indian pharmaceutical company to commit to such a target by FY24 [20] - The new labor code provision of INR 117 crores includes retrospective costs, but future impacts on employee expenses are expected to be minimal [84][85] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the organic growth for the India business? - Management indicated that organic growth is more than 17% without acquisitions [29][30] Question: What is driving the strong growth in India? - The growth is primarily driven by innovative products that are gaining market recognition [32][33] Question: What are the expectations for Semaglutide approval in Canada? - Approval is expected between February and May, with preparations for a launch in Q4 [41][70] Question: How has lenalidomide contributed to EBITDA margins? - Management could not disclose specific figures due to confidentiality but noted that the decline in the U.S. is primarily due to lenalidomide [56][57] Question: What are the timelines for Denosumab and Rituximab in the U.S.? - Denosumab is expected to face delays due to a deficiency letter, while Rituximab is anticipated to undergo re-inspection soon [60][66] Question: What is the addressable market for Abatacept in Europe? - The addressable market is estimated to be around $2 billion, with plans to launch in multiple countries [95][96]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consolidated revenue for Q2 FY 2026 was INR 8,805 crore ($992 million), reflecting a year-over-year growth of 9.8% and a sequential growth of 3% [5][6] - EBITDA margin stood at 26.7%, a decrease of 174 basis points year-over-year but flat sequentially [8][9] - Profit after tax attributable to equity holders was INR 1,437 crore ($162 million), a growth of 14% year-over-year, remaining flat on a quarter-over-quarter basis [10][11] - Operating working capital as of September 30, 2025, was INR 13,331 crore ($1.5 billion), with a free cash flow of INR 1,046 crore ($118 million) generated during the quarter [11][12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - North America generic business generated revenues of $373 million, a decline of 16% year-over-year and 7% sequentially, impacted by price erosion in key products [19] - European business reported revenue of €135 million, a growth of 150% year-over-year and 3% quarter-over-quarter, driven by the acquired nicotine replacement therapy portfolio [20] - Emerging market business delivered revenue of INR 1,655 crore, reflecting a growth of 14% year-over-year and 18% sequentially, supported by new product launches [20] - India business reported revenues of INR 1,578 crore, achieving a double-digit growth of 13% year-over-year and 7% sequentially [21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The U.S. generics faced pressure from product-specific price erosion and lower Revlimid sales, while overall growth was supported by the integration of the consumer healthcare business [6][14] - The company moved up one place to the ninth position in the India pharmaceutical market, outpacing market growth with a moving annual total growth of 9.4% compared to the industry growth of 7.8% [21] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to grow its base, scale its presence in consumer healthcare, and advance innovative therapies and biosimilars [13][14] - Focused R&D investments are being made in complex generics, APIs, and biosimilars, with a strategic collaboration to enhance innovation [8][22] - The company is actively pursuing strategic collaborations and acquisitions to support sustainable growth and enhance capabilities [22][23] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving double-digit growth and steady profitability, despite challenges in the U.S. generics market [13][14] - The effective tax rate for the quarter was lower at 22.2%, primarily due to a favorable jurisdictional mix [10] - Management remains committed to returning to a 25% EBITDA margin in the next two years, focusing on key products and operational efficiency [58] Other Important Information - The company has received positive opinions for its biosimilar candidates and is making progress on key pipeline products [15][16] - The company retained its MSCI ESG rating of A for the second consecutive year, indicating strong sustainability performance [17][18] Q&A Session Summary Question: Expectations for Revlimid sales in Q3 - Management indicated that Revlimid sales will continue in Q3 but at a lower level than in Q2, possibly tapering off towards Q4 [27] Question: U.S. product pipeline and meaningful launches - Management acknowledged the challenges in the U.S. product pipeline but highlighted that significant growth will come from biosimilars and complex generics [28] Question: Legal status of Semaglutide in India - Management confirmed ongoing litigation regarding Semaglutide patents in India, awaiting a court decision [38] Question: Abatacept filing and risk mitigation strategies - Management confirmed plans to submit the BLA for Abatacept by December 2025, with a CMO in place to mitigate risks [40][41] Question: Growth drivers in India and impact of GST - Management stated that GST was not a significant obstacle and attributed growth to strategic execution and brand acquisitions [47] Question: Future margin outlook - Management remains confident in returning to a 25% EBITDA margin, addressing the impact of Revlimid sales decline through strategic initiatives [58]

Financial Performance Overview - The company reported consolidated revenues of $997 million for Q1 FY26, reflecting an 11% year-over-year growth and flat sequentially [8] - EBITDA margin stood at 26.7%, slightly above the target of 25% [7] - Gross profit margin decreased by 350 basis points year-over-year to 56.9%, attributed to price erosion in the generic segment [8] - Profit after tax attributable to equity holders was $166 million, a 2% increase year-over-year but an 11% decline sequentially [12] Business Line Performance - North American business generated $400 million, a 17% year-over-year decline due to price erosion and timing of product procurement [21] - European generic business reported $131 million, a 124% year-over-year increase, driven by new product launches [22] - Emerging markets reported revenue growth of 10% year-over-year, supported by higher volumes and new product introductions [22] - The PSAI business reported $95 million, with a year-over-year growth but a 14% sequential decline [24] Market Performance - The company's India business achieved a revenue of INR 14.71 billion, with a year-over-year growth of 11% and a sequential increase [23] - The Russia business showed a 17% year-over-year growth, indicating resilience despite macroeconomic challenges [22] - The US generic market experienced softness, primarily due to price erosion in selected products [21] Strategic Direction and Industry Competition - The company is focused on scaling its presence in consumer health, innovative therapies, and biosimilars [16] - Strategic collaborations, such as with Albo Tech for pembrolizumab, are aimed at enhancing the biosimilar pipeline [18] - The company is actively exploring partnerships and acquisitions to diversify its portfolio and strengthen its market position [26] Management Commentary on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving flat to single-digit growth in the US base business, contingent on successful product launches [32] - The company anticipates a recovery in the US market with the launch of five new products in the upcoming quarters [21] - Management highlighted a commitment to sustainability, achieving an 'A' rating in the climate category from the Carbon Disclosure Project [20] Other Important Information - The company has a net cash surplus of $341 million as of June 30, 2025 [14] - R&D spending for the quarter was $73 million, remaining flat year-over-year, with a focus on complex generics and biosimilars [10] - The company plans to maintain R&D investments at 7-7.5% of sales for the full fiscal year [10] Q&A Session Summary Question: Performance of the US business quarter-on-quarter - Management indicated that the US base business decreased, primarily due to timing issues, and expects flat to single-digit growth for FY26 [32] Question: Outlook for Revlimid - Management expects similar sales levels for Revlimid in the upcoming quarters, with a decline anticipated in Q3 [34] Question: Timeline for semaglutide launches - Management plans to launch semaglutide in Canada and other markets in calendar 2026, with a focus on capacity for the Canadian launch [35][41] Question: Gross margin trends and SG&A costs - Management expects gross margins to remain stable for the year, with SG&A costs projected to be in the 28-29% range [44][45] Question: Update on biosimilar abatacept trials - The readout for the phase two trials is expected on November 25, with plans to submit the BLA following positive results [58] Question: Cost-saving measures and R&D spending - Management indicated potential discretionary cost savings of 500-600 basis points, with flexibility in R&D spending based on business performance [60][98] Question: Capacity for semaglutide and market share - Management expressed confidence in selling the planned 12 million pens, citing strong demand and a strategy to be first to market [66] Question: Status of generic liraglutide filing - Management confirmed plans to launch generic liraglutide in the coming quarters, with some markets expected to be first to market [71]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The consolidated revenues for Q1 FY26 were $997 million, reflecting an 11% year-over-year growth and remaining flat sequentially [7] - EBITDA margin was reported at 26.7%, slightly above the target of 25% [6] - The net profit after tax attributable to equity holders was $166 million, a 2% increase year-over-year but an 11% decline sequentially [11] - Operating working capital increased to $1.55 billion, up by $84 million from the previous quarter [12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - North American business revenue declined by 17% year-over-year to $400 million, primarily due to price erosion [21] - European generic business revenue was $131 million, a 124% year-over-year increase, driven by new product launches [21] - Emerging market revenue grew by 10% year-over-year, with 26 new products launched [22] - The PSAI business reported revenue of $95 million, showing year-over-year growth but a 14% sequential decline [24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Indian market reported a revenue of INR 14.71 billion, with a year-over-year growth of 11% and a sequential increase [23] - The Russia business showed a 17% year-over-year growth, indicating resilience despite macroeconomic challenges [22] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on optimizing structural costs and driving operational efficiencies while scaling its presence in consumer health, innovative therapies, and biosimilars [15] - Strategic collaborations are being pursued to enhance capabilities, particularly in biosimilars and complex generics [25] - The company aims to maintain a strong balance sheet with a net cash surplus of $341 million [17] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged softness in the US generic market but expressed confidence in recovery through new product launches [16] - The company expects normalized effective tax rates to remain around 25% for the fiscal year [11] - Management highlighted the importance of upcoming product launches, particularly semaglutide, for future growth [40] Other Important Information - The company received a CDP rating of 'A' in the climate category, reflecting its commitment to sustainability [19] - The company is actively exploring strategic partnerships and acquisitions to diversify its portfolio [25] Q&A Session Summary Question: Performance of the US-based business - Management indicated that the US base business decreased, primarily due to timing issues, and expects flat to single-digit growth for FY26 [32] Question: Outlook for Revlimid - Management anticipates a similar trajectory for Revlimid in upcoming quarters, with a potential decline in Q3 [33] Question: Timeline for semaglutide launches - Management expects to launch semaglutide in Canada and other markets in calendar 2026, with a focus on capacity [40] Question: Gross margin trends - Management expects gross margins to remain stable for the year, with SG&A costs projected to be in the 28-29% range [45] Question: Cost-saving measures - Management indicated potential cost savings of 500 to 600 basis points, translating to significant savings, but emphasized that not all savings would be realized [63] Question: Update on biosimilar abatacept trials - Management confirmed that the readout for the phase two trial is expected on November 25, with plans to submit a BLA thereafter [60] Question: Capacity for semaglutide - Management expressed confidence in the ability to sell the planned 12 million pens, citing strong demand [72]