Press Release: Piramal Pharma Limited Announces Results for Q4 and Full-year FY26

Dow Jones04-29

MUMBAI, India, April 28, 2026 /CNW/ -- Piramal Pharma Limited (NSE: PPLPHARMA | BSE: 543635), a leading global pharmaceutical, health and wellness company, today announced its standalone and consolidated results for the Fourth Quarter (Q4) and Full-year ended 31(st) March 2026.

 
Consolidated Financial 
Highlights 
(in Crores or as stated) 
Particulars                       Q4FY26  Q4FY25  YoY %   FY26   FY25   YoY % 
Revenue from Operations            2,752   2,754   (0) %  8,869  9,151   (3) % 
  CDMO                             1,708   1,788   (4) %  4,915  5,447  (10) % 
  CHG                                755     705     7 %  2,703  2,633     3 % 
  PCH                                320     274    17 %  1,274  1,093    17 % 
EBITDA                               507     603  (16) %  1,135  1,580  (28) % 
EBITDA Margin                       18 %    22 %           13 %   17 % 
PAT Before Expectational Item        167     154     9 %  (130)     91      NM 
Exceptional Item(1)                (176)       -      NM  (196)      -      NM 
PAT After Expectational Item         (9)     154      NM  (326)     91      NM 
 

1. During the quarter, the management has recognized an impairment loss of . 176Cr in relation to intangible assets under development. Based on a reassessment incorporating changes in market conditions and updated commercial viability estimates, management concluded that the probable future economic benefits from the asset are no longer expected to be adequate to justify further capital deployment. Accordingly, the carrying amount has been written down in full.

Key Highlights

   -- Revenue - Growth was impacted by inventory destocking, slower early-stage 
      order inflows in H1FY26, and softer traction in inhalation anesthesia 
      across ex--US markets. Adjusted for inventory destocking, we delivered 
      YoY growth in Q4 and FY26. 
 
   -- EBITDA Margin - Despite lower revenues, impact on EBITDA was partly 
      offset by our efforts towards cost optimization and operational 
      excellence. 
 
   -- Capex - US$94Mn invested in FY26 across growth and maintenance projects. 
      Lexington and Riverview expansions on track. Seeing good customer 
      interest. 
 
   -- Net Debt -- No increase over FY25. 

Nandini Piramal, Chairperson, Piramal Pharma Limited said, "FY26 was a transitional year, shaped by external disruptions and certain business-specific factors. Despite these challenges, we exited the year on a stronger note, with clear momentum across all our businesses. The meaningful recovery in biopharma funding seen from Sep'25, is translating into good RFP momentum and healthy pick up in order inflows in our CDMO business. In the CHG business, the recently completed Kenalog$(R)$ acquisition alongside ramp up of inhalation anesthesia sales in ex-US markets are expected to be key growth drivers. Our Consumer Healthcare business is also well positioned to sustain its growth momentum with margin improvement driven by Power Brands and rapid growth in e--commerce.

Overall, all three businesses are well positioned to deliver growth in FY27, accompanied by accelerated growth in EBITDA and PAT."

Key Business Highlights

Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization $(CDMO)$:

   -- Healthy traction in RFPs and order inflows in H2FY26 driven by stronger 
      US biopharma funding (up YoY 75% in H2FY26, 30% in FY26) and M&A 
      activity. (Industry Source) 
 
   -- Overseas sites seeing rising demand from shifting customer geographical 
      preferences and strong growth in differentiated areas such as ADC, HP API, 
      on--shore injectables and drug product capabilities. 
 
   -- US$90Mn Capex on track to scale sterile injectable and payload-linker 
      capacities at Lexington and Riverview sites. 
 
   -- Net Promoter Score of 60 - surpassing industry average. Meaningful 
      improvement in execution with stronger performance across key operational 
      matrices, driven by our operational excellence initiatives. 
 
   -- 209 customer site audits in FY26 vs. 165 in FY25 -- highest ever. 
      Reflecting heightened customer engagement, deeper technical interactions, 
      and the growing complexity of programs we support. 
 
   -- Maintained our Best-in-Class Quality Track Record - Successfully closed 
      38 regulatory inspections, including 3 USFDA inspections in FY26. 
      Continue to maintain our 'Zero OAI' status. 

Complex Hospital Generics (CHG):

   -- Completed Kenalog(R) acquisition- Upfront consideration of US$35Mn, and 
      contingent consideration of up to US$65Mn.- Broadens CHG portfolio, adds 
      revenues with minimal incremental cost, and expands presence in US, 
      Europe & Asia Pacific.- Niche brand with complex manufacturing 
      process. EBITDA margins in line with CHG business. 
 
   -- Inhalation Anesthesia (IA) - Continue to maintain leadership with 47% 
      market share - up from 45% in Mar'24. (Source:- IQVIA)- 
      Initiated Sevoflurane supplies from lower cost Digwal facility in select 
      RoW markets. Expect traction to build going ahead. 
 
   -- Intrathecal Therapy -- Maintained our #1 Rank in intrathecal Baclofen 
      segment in the US. (Source:- IQVIA) 
 
   -- Injectable Pain Management -- Continue to work with our supplier to 
      resolve supply constraints. 

Piramal Consumer Healthcare $(PCH)$:

   -- Power Brands continued growth momentum with 24% YoY growth in FY26, 
      contributing 52% to PCH sales. Little's, Lacto Calamine, CIR, and i-range 
      remained primary driver of growth. 
 
   -- New Product Launches -- Fewer, high--potential product launches with 
      better success rates. Launched 31 new products and SKU in FY26. Focus on 
      premiumization of portfolio. 
 
   -- E-commerce sales grew at 48% rate YoY in FY26, contributing about 27% to 
      PCH sales. Evolve product mix toward premium offerings and high margin 
      channel (e.g. quick commerce). 
 
   -- Invested about 12% of PCH sales on Media and Trade Promotion in FY26. 
      Optimizing the media mix -- Social Media, Television, Influencers, etc. 
 
Consolidated 
Profit and Loss 
Statement 
(in Crores or as stated) 
Particulars        Quarterly                              Full-year 
                   Q4FY26  Q4FY25  YoY %   Q3FY26  QoQ %  FY26   FY25   YoY % 
Revenue from 
 Operations         2,752   2,754   (0) %   2,140   29 %  8,869  9,151   (3) % 
Other Income           46      42    10 %      43    7 %    213    135    58 % 
Total Income        2,798   2,796     0 %   2,183   28 %  9,082  9,286   (2) % 
Material Cost       1,056     955    11 %     786   34 %  3,239  3,232     0 % 
Employee Expenses     586     612   (4) %     600  (2) %  2,416  2,307     5 % 
Other Expenses        650     626     4 %     558   16 %  2,293  2,167     6 % 
EBITDA                507     603  (16) %     239  112 %  1,135  1,580  (28) % 
Interest Expenses      83     104  (20) %      89  (7) %    341    422  (19) % 
Depreciation          218     243  (10) %     213    3 %    831    816     2 % 
Share of Net 
 Profit of 
 Associates            14      16  (16) %      10   32 %     57     73  (22) % 
Profit Before Tax     219     273  (20) %    (53)     NM     20    415  (95) % 
Tax                    52     119  (57) %      42   22 %    150    324  (54) % 
Net Profit after 
 Tax                  167     154     9 %    (95)     NM  (130)     91      NM 
Exceptional item1   (176)       -      NM    (41)     NM  (196)      -      NM 
Net Profit after 
 Tax after 
 Exceptional Item     (9)     154      NM   (136)     NM  (326)     91      NM 
 
   1. During the quarter, the management has recognized an impairment loss of 
      Rs. 176Cr in relation to intangible assets under development. Based on a 
      reassessment incorporating changes in market conditions and updated 
      commercial viability estimates, management concluded that the probable 
      future economic benefits from the asset are no longer expected to be 
      adequate to justify further capital deployment.  Accordingly, the 
      carrying amount has been written down in full. 
 
Consolidated Balance Sheet 
(in Cr.) 
Key Balance Sheet Items                   As at 
                                          31-Mar-26  31-Mar-25 
Total Equity                                  8,162      8,125 
Net Debt                                      4,140      4,199 
Total                                        12,302     12,324 
 
Net Fixed Assets                              9,784      9,110 
   Tangible Assets                            4,843      4,534 
   Intangible Assets including goodwill       3,841      3,599 
   CWIP (including IAUD2)                     1,100        977 
Net Working Capital                           2,057      2,798 
Other Assets3                                   462        416 
Total Assets                                 12,302     12,324 
 

2. IAUD -- Intangible Assets Under Development; 3. Other Assets include Investments and Deferred Tax Assets (Net)

Earnings Conference Call

Piramal Pharma Limited will be hosting a conference call for investors / analysts on 29(th) April 2026 from 9:30 AM to 10:15 AM (IST) to discuss its Q4 and full-year FY26 Results.

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