Lupin Q1 net profit rises 16.1% to ₹1,415 crore on strong US sales; revenue up 33.3% to ₹8,217 crore
Nilesh GuptaLupin LimitedMacquarie Group

Lupin Q1 net profit rises 16.1% to ₹1,415 crore on strong US sales; revenue up 33.3% to ₹8,217 crore

Lupin's Q1 net profit rose 16.1% to ₹1,415 crore, driven by strong US sales and a 33.3% revenue increase to ₹8,217 crore. The company reported significant growth across key markets, with EBITDA up 47.3% and margins expanding to 29.1%.

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Lupin's Q1 results reflect a robust performance, with net profit increasing by 16.1% to ₹1,415 crore, up from ₹1,219 crore a year earlier.12

Revenue surged 33.3% to ₹8,217 crore, driven by strong sales in the US, which contributed $366 million, up from $282 million.3

Operating performance was impressive, with EBITDA rising 47.3% to ₹2,390 crore, leading to an EBITDA margin expansion of 280 basis points to 29.1%.78

Domestic sales in India increased by 14% to ₹2,379.6 crore, while other developed markets saw a 48.3% growth to ₹1,149.4 crore.910

Emerging markets also showed strong momentum, with revenue climbing 51.7% to ₹989.7 crore.

Lupin invested ₹607.7 crore, or 7.4% of sales, in research and development during the quarter, with capital expenditure at ₹278.6 crore.11

Managing Director Nilesh Gupta commented on the results, stating that the company began FY27 on a strong note, supported by robust growth across key markets and improved profitability.4

He emphasized that Lupin's focus on execution, operational excellence, technology, and innovation would drive sustainable long-term growth.

Brokerage firm Macquarie has an 'Outperform' rating on Lupin with a price target of ₹2,750.56

The brokerage noted that the company exceeded estimates for revenue, EBITDA, and profit after tax by 7%, 23%, and 17%, respectively.

Lupin shares ended Thursday's session at ₹2,388.30, gaining around 14% in 2026 and about 10% over the past six months.

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“EBITDA jumped 47.3% to ₹2,390 crore with margin expanding 280 basis points to 29.1%, while US revenue climbed to $366 million from $282 million. Macquarie maintained an 'Outperform' rating with a ₹2,750 price target, noting revenue, EBITDA, and PAT beat estimates by 7%, 23%, and 17% respectively.”
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