Hikal's Q1 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• Hikal Ltd reported a 25.9% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) decrease in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Jun (Q1 FY 2025-26). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a decline of 6.4%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were down by 11.9% QoQ and up 2.8% YoY.
• The net profit decreased 165.9% QoQ and decreased 539.2% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of Hikal Ltd declined at 1.8 during Q1 FY 2025-26.

Financial Statments for Q1 FY 2025-26

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Company Overview

Hikal Ltd is a company known for its operations in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries. It specializes in providing active ingredients, intermediates, and custom manufacturing solutions for its clients in these sectors. The company has established a presence in both the domestic and international markets, contributing to its growth and market reach. Although specific recent major developments are not available, companies in this industry typically focus on innovation, regulatory compliance, and expanding production capabilities to meet global demand. Hikal Ltd's diverse product offerings and strategic focus on quality and reliability play a crucial role in its operational framework.

Revenue

For the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 (Q1FY26), Hikal Ltd reported a total income of ₹381.40 crores. This represents a decrease of 25.9% compared to the previous quarter (Q4FY25), where the total income was ₹514.56 crores. On a year-over-year basis, there was a decline of 6.4% compared to the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 (Q1FY25), which recorded a total income of ₹407.30 crores. The data indicates a decrease in total income over both the quarterly and annual periods, reflecting changes in the company's revenue stream during this period.

Profitability

Hikal Ltd experienced a challenging quarter in terms of profitability. The company reported a loss before tax of ₹30.40 crores in Q1FY26, a significant decline from a profit before tax of ₹47.32 crores in the previous quarter, Q4FY25. This equates to a quarter-over-quarter decrease of 164.2%. Year-over-year, the decline is also pronounced, with Q1FY25 having a profit before tax of ₹6.90 crores, translating to a decrease of 540.6%. The reported tax in Q1FY26 was a negative ₹8.00 crores, compared to a tax expense of ₹13.35 crores in Q4FY25 and ₹1.80 crores in Q1FY25. The profit after tax for the quarter stood at a negative ₹22.40 crores, down from a positive ₹33.97 crores in Q4FY25 and ₹5.10 crores in Q1FY25, reflecting declines of 165.9% and 539.2% respectively. Correspondingly, earnings per share dropped to negative ₹1.80 from ₹2.80 in the previous quarter and ₹0.40 in the same quarter last year, marking decreases of 164.3% and 550.0%.

Operating Metrics

The total expenses for Hikal Ltd during Q1FY26 amounted to ₹411.80 crores, which is a reduction of 11.9% from the previous quarter's expenses of ₹467.24 crores. However, when compared year-over-year to Q1FY25, there was an increase of 2.8% from ₹400.40 crores. The data reflects a reduction in quarterly expenses alongside an increase over the year, indicative of potential changes in the company's cost management strategies or operational scale. These operating metrics, including the shifts in both total income and expenses, provide insight into the company's financial dynamics over the recent quarters.