UPL Stock Up by More Than 6% Today

Mumbai, August 4, 2025 – Shares of UPL Limited (NSE: UPL) gained 6.49% in early trading hours on Monday. At 11:05 a.m. the stock is up by 6.46% at Rs 708.15. The company’s net loss got reduced significantly in June quarter. It came down to Rs 88 crore from Rs 384 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

Key Triggers Behind the Rally

• Strong Q1FY26 Results: UPL reported consolidated revenue of ₹9,216 crore (up 2% YoY) and EBITDA of ₹1,303 crore (up 14% YoY).
• Improved Financial Health: Net debt stood at ₹21,371 crore, reduced by ₹6,129 crore YoY.
• Resilient Platform Performance: UPL SAS and Advanta posted 13% and 20% revenue growth respectively.
• Positive Management Commentary: CEO Jai Shroff emphasized sustainable value creation and upcoming strategic investments.

Financial Snapshot (Consolidated)

UPL Limited reported a 2% year-on-year increase in revenue for Q1FY26, reaching ₹9,216 crore, driven by better pricing. Contribution margin rose by 390 basis points to 43.4%, while EBITDA grew 14% to ₹1,303 crore, with a margin of 14.1%. Net loss reduced sharply to ₹88 crore from ₹384 crore a year ago, indicating stronger operational performance.

Regional Revenue

UPL posted a 2% year-on-year increase in consolidated revenue for Q1FY26, reaching ₹9,216 crore. Growth was led by India, which saw a 21% rise to ₹2,262 crore, followed by North America and Europe, each up 8%. In contrast, revenue from Latin America and the Rest of the World declined 10%, impacted by softer regional demand despite robust domestic performance.

Stock Performance Snapshot

UPL Limited traded at ₹708.35 as of 10:35 AM IST on August 4, 2025, up 6.49% from the previous close of ₹665.15. The stock hit a high of ₹715.70 and a low of ₹672.05, with VWAP at ₹705.06.

About UPL

UPL Limited is a global agribusiness company operating in nearly 140 countries, with over 14,000 product registrations and coverage across 90% of the world’s food basket. Its offerings span crop protection chemicals, seeds, biosolutions, and post-harvest solutions. In FY25, the company generated revenue exceeding US $5 billion and continues to invest in robust R&D and manufacturing capabilities worldwide.

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