Cipla Q2 FY26 Net Profit Rises 3.7% YoY to ₹1,353 Crore; Revenue Grows 7.6%

Mumbai, October 30, 2025 – Cipla Limited (NSE: CIPLA, BSE: 500087) reported a steady performance for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, as consolidated net profit rose 3.7% year-on-year (YoY) to ₹1,353.37 crore, as compared to ₹1,305.01 crore in the same quarter last year. On a quarter-on-quarter basis, profit was up by 4.7% from ₹1,291.61 crore in Q1 FY26.

The company’s consolidated revenue from operations stood at ₹7,589.44 crore, marking a 7.6% YoY rise from ₹7,051.02 crore in Q2 FY25, supported by healthy growth in both India and the US markets.

Despite reporting steady quarterly results, shares of Cipla Ltd declined 2.54% on Thursday, as investors booked profits following the announcement. The stock traded lower even as the company posted healthy revenue growth and consistent profitability during the quarter.

Key Financial Highlights (₹ in crore)

Cipla Limited reported a 7.6% year-on-year (YoY) growth in revenue from operations at ₹7,589.44 crore for the quarter ended September 2025, compared with ₹7,051.02 crore in Q2 FY25. Sequentially, revenue was up 9.1% from ₹6,957.47 crore recorded in Q1 FY26.

Other income rose to ₹268.95 crore, against ₹258.56 crore in the previous quarter and ₹190.61 crore in the same quarter last year, taking the total income to ₹7,858.39 crore, up 8.5% YoY and 8.9% QoQ. Total expenses increased 10.1% YoY and 10.3% QoQ to ₹6,004.86 crore. The company’s profit before tax (PBT) stood at ₹1,853.53 crore, marking a 3.6% increase YoY and 4.7% growth QoQ.

Net profit after tax (PAT) came in at ₹1,353.37 crore, up 3.7% YoY and 4.8% sequentially, compared to ₹1,305.01 crore in Q2 FY25 and ₹1,291.61 crore in Q1 FY26. The basic earnings per share (EPS) stood at ₹16.73, up from ₹16.13 in the same quarter last year and ₹16.07 in the previous quarter.

Half-Yearly Performance (H1 FY26 vs H1 FY25)

For the half year ended September 30, 2025, Cipla reported total income of ₹15,074.42 crore, up from ₹14,095.76 crore in the previous year. Net profit for the period rose 6.6% YoY to ₹2,644.98 crore, compared to ₹2,480.47 crore in H1 FY25, reflecting consistent operational performance and cost control measures.

Segment and Expense Overview

Cipla’s material and employee costs together accounted for a major portion of total expenses, with material consumption rising to ₹1,528.16 crore (up 3.7% YoY) and employee benefits at ₹1,314.80 crore. Depreciation for the quarter stood at ₹296.99 crore, while other expenses were ₹1,882.25 crore, indicating continued investments in R&D and expansion.

Total Comprehensive Income and Equity Position

For the quarter ended September 2025 (Q2 FY26), Cipla Limited posted total comprehensive income of ₹1,619.80 crore, up from ₹1,436.18 crore in the same quarter of the previous year, indicating a strong year-on-year improvement in overall profitability.

As of September 30, 2025, the company’s paid-up equity share capital remained at ₹161.51 crore, while other equity stood at ₹31,031.93 crore, showing a strong and stable financial position.

Share Price Update

On Thursday, Cipla’s shares closed at ₹1,541, a decline of 2.54% during the trading day. The share price of Cipla opened at ₹1,587.00 and fluctuated between a low of ₹1,504.00 and a high of ₹1,593.30.

The company’s market capitalization is ₹1.25 lakh crore. Cipla has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 23.09 and a dividend yield of 0.84%. In the last year, Cipla’s stock has seen a 52-week high of ₹1,673.00 and a low of ₹1,335.00. The company recently announced a quarterly dividend of ₹3.24 per share.

REF: https://nsearchives.nseindia.com/corporate/CIPLA_30102025124916_SignedIntimationFinancialResults30092025signed.pdf

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