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Sun Pharma Q1 net profit falls 20% Y-o-Y; revenue rises 9%
Sun Pharmaceutical, India's largest drugmaker, has posted a decline of 20 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) in its consolidated net profit for the first quarter of 2025-26 (Q1FY26).
While its net profit was ₹2,278 crore, its revenue from operations rose 9 per cent at ₹13,851 crore.
The fall in profit is primarily because of discontinuing the development of SCD-044, an investigational drug (₹287.6 crore), and a litigation settlement involving Taro and SPIINC (₹530.3 crore). This was despite an exceptional tax credit of ₹100.5 crore.
Sequentially net profit rose 6 per cent with revenue rising 7 per cent.
The muted performance in the United States (US), the company's largest overseas market, is a key concern, with formulation sales there up only 1.5 per cent Y-o-Y at $473 million, contributing 29 per cent to consolidated revenues.
'The US launch of Leqselvi represents an important step forward, offering a new treatment option for patients with severe alopecia areata,' said Chairman and Managing Director Dilip Shanghvi. He added that Leqselvi strengthened Sun's dermatology franchise and was expected to be a growth driver.
The results came during market hours. Sun's stock fell 1.6 per cent, ending the day's trade at ₹1,705.5 on the BSE.
Shanghvi said: 'The launch of Leqselvi represents an important step forward, offering a new treatment option for patients with severe alopecia areata. Leqselvi augments our portfolio in dermatology and adds a growth engine to our innovative medicines business.'
Formulation sales in India stood at ₹4,721 crore, up 14 per cent Y-o-Y, contributing 34 per cent to consolidated sales for the quarter.
Sun Pharma retained its number 1 ranking in the Indian pharmaceutical market, with market share rising from 8 per cent to 8.3 per cent, according to Pharmarack MAT June 2025 data.
The company launched five products during April-June.
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