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Dr. Reddys Laboratories Limited · Q2 2026 earnings

Q2 2026 earnings · · Before market open · Investor relations

Briefing

Dr. Reddy's Q3 FY26 revenue grows 4.4% to $971M despite Lenalidomide headwinds

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories furnished its Q3 FY26 earnings call transcript on January 27, 2026 for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. Consolidated revenues were ₹7,872.7 crore, equivalent to about $971 million at ₹89.84 per dollar, up 4.4% year over year but down 0.9% sequentially. Underlying base business excluding Lenalidomide grew double digits, supported by branded India, emerging markets, and the acquired nicotine-replacement therapy consumer health franchise, while U.S. and Europe generics faced pricing pressure. Reported EBITDA was ₹2,049 crore ($228 million) at a 23.5% margin; adjusting for a one-time India Labour Codes provision, EBITDA margin was 24.8%. Profit after tax attributable to equity holders was ₹1,210 crore ($135 million), down 14% year over year, with diluted EPS of ₹14.52. Gross margin was 53.6% (54.1% adjusted). North America generics revenue was $338 million, India revenues were ₹1,603 crore (+19% YoY), and emerging markets revenues were ₹1,896 crore (+32% YoY). Net cash surplus was $342 million.

  • Consolidated revenue of ~$971M rose 4.4% YoY; base business ex-Lenalidomide delivered double-digit growth.
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin was 24.8% after a one-time Labour Codes provision; reported PAT was $135M with EPS ₹14.52.
  • India branded business grew 19% YoY to ₹1,603 crore; emerging markets grew 32% YoY to ₹1,896 crore.
  • U.S. generics revenue fell 16% YoY to $338M on lower Lenalidomide sales and price erosion.
  • Semaglutide received DCGI marketing authorization in India; Abatacept IV BLA filed in the U.S. in December 2025.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$971M

No prior period
EPS (adj)

$0.19

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Adjusted EBITDA margin

24.8%

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Gross profit margin

53.6%

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Net cash surplus

$342M

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Diluted EPS (INR)

14.52

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Free Cash Flow

$5.79M

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Net Income

$135M

No prior period
Operating Income

$228M

No prior period
Gross Profit

$542M

No prior period

Revenue & EPS history

Dr. Reddy's · Revenue · Quarterly

$971M

Q2 2026
Beat estimate in 5 of 8 quarters(63%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Dr. Reddy's · $35.5B total across 4 segments · Q2 2026

  • Emerging Markets
    $19B
  • India
    $16B
  • North America Generics
    $338M
  • European generics revenue (EUR)
    $140M

Forward guidance

Management reiterated focus on double-digit base-business growth, advancing Semaglutide and Abatacept, operational efficiencies, and selective partnerships, with India organic growth described as sustainably mid-teens excluding acquisitions.

Tailwinds

  • Branded India and emerging markets delivered strong growth; NRT integration is progressing on plan.
  • Semaglutide India launch is planned around March 21, 2026 with additional emerging-market filings underway.

Headwinds

  • Lenalidomide decline and U.S./Europe price erosion continue to weigh on consolidated margins and North America revenue.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q2 2026

Historical avgQ2 2026

-1.1%

Avg return

Earnings day

-0.7%

Avg return

5 days after

-1.7%

Avg return

30 days after

40%

18 / 45 earnings

Positive

+9.9%

Q1 2021

Best reaction

-15.9%

Q1 2017

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2027
Q1 2026
Q4 2027-2.2%+0.0%-3.4%
Q2 2026-0.1%-0.8%-3.9%
Q3 2025-7.2%-10.3%-11.5%
Q1 2024+3.1%+0.5%-1.1%
Q4 2023-9.3%+0.8%+14.1%
Q2 2023-0.5%+0.0%+3.1%
Q1 2023-5.3%-5.6%-4.3%
Q4 2022+7.2%+8.0%+3.6%
Q2 2022+4.1%+5.9%+0.4%
Q3 2022+3.9%+5.9%+0.4%
Q1 2022-12.9%-13.9%-17.1%
Q4 2021-0.8%-0.3%-13.4%
Q3 2021-10.4%-5.2%-9.2%
Q2 2021-2.6%-3.1%-3.9%
Q1 2021+9.9%+1.0%-2.2%
Q4 2020+3.9%+7.0%+18.1%
Q3 2020+6.0%+4.0%+2.6%
Q2 2020+0.4%+2.9%+4.0%
Q1 2020-5.9%+0.4%+8.5%
Q4 2019-7.7%-0.9%-4.9%
Q2 2019+3.8%+3.1%-1.3%
Q3 2019+3.9%+3.1%-1.3%
Q1 2019+0.0%+2.7%+15.0%
Q4 2018-0.5%+0.5%+18.3%
Q3 2018-2.8%-9.9%-14.8%
Q2 2018-1.4%+1.7%-3.1%
Q1 2018-11.6%-10.4%-23.9%
Q4 2017+4.7%+3.2%+1.2%
Q3 2017-1.6%-3.3%-8.4%
Q2 2017+4.9%+7.2%-1.6%
Q1 2017-15.9%-16.2%-12.3%
Q4 2016+1.3%
Q3 2016-6.5%
Q2 2016+2.9%
Q1 2016+9.9%
Q4 2015+3.0%
Q3 2015-3.8%
Q2 2015+0.5%
Q1 2015-1.5%
Q4 2014-9.5%
Q3 2013-1.0%
Q2 2013-2.2%
Q1 2013-1.7%
Q4 2013-0.4%
Q1 2010+1.7%

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