Hikal's Q3 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results
- 12 Feb 2026
Result Summary
- Hikal Ltd reported a 55.1% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) increase in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Dec (Q3 FY 2025-26). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a growth of 10.1%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were up by 27.5% QoQ and 9.5% YoY.
- The net profit decreased 83.1% QoQ and decreased 134.3% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of Hikal Ltd declined at 0.48 during Q3 FY 2025-26.
Financial Statments for Q3 FY 2025-26
Total Income | 497.10 | 320.40 | 451.30 | 55.1% | 10.1% |
Total Expenses | 468.30 | 367.40 | 427.50 | 27.5% | 9.5% |
Profit Before Tax | -9.20 | -47.00 | 23.80 | -80.4% | -138.7% |
Tax | -3.30 | -12.10 | 6.60 | -72.7% | -150.0% |
Profit After Tax | -5.90 | -34.90 | 17.20 | -83.1% | -134.3% |
Earnings Per Share | -0.48 | -2.83 | 1.39 | -83.0% | -134.5% |
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Company Overview
Hikal Ltd operates in the pharmaceutical and chemicals industry, providing a range of products and services. The company is known for producing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), intermediates, and specialty chemicals. Hikal's operations are primarily focused on serving industries in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and animal health. A key aspect of their business involves research and development, driving innovation in chemical and pharmaceutical solutions. Information regarding recent developments in the company is not available in the provided data.
Revenue
In Q3FY26, Hikal Ltd reported a total income of ₹497.10 crores, showing a significant increase of 55.1% from the previous quarter, Q2FY26, where the total income was ₹320.40 crores. When compared year-over-year, there is a 10.1% increase from Q3FY25, where the total income was ₹451.30 crores. This indicates a positive trend in revenue growth for the company over both the quarter and the year. The increase in total income might reflect enhanced sales performance or possibly expanded business operations.
Profitability
Hikal Ltd's profitability metrics indicate a challenging period. The company reported a negative profit before tax (PBT) of ₹-9.20 crores in Q3FY26. However, this is an improvement from the previous quarter's PBT of ₹-47.00 crores, reflecting an 80.4% improvement QoQ. Year-over-year, the PBT has decreased significantly from a positive ₹23.80 crores in Q3FY25, marking a decline of 138.7%. The profit after tax (PAT) follows a similar pattern, with a reported loss of ₹-5.90 crores in Q3FY26, which is an improvement from Q2FY26's loss of ₹-34.90 crores, but a substantial decline from a profit of ₹17.20 crores in Q3FY25. Earnings per share (EPS) also reflect this trend, with a loss of ₹-0.48 in Q3FY26, compared to a loss of ₹-2.83 in Q2FY26 and a positive ₹1.39 in Q3FY25.
Operating Metrics
The total expenses for Hikal Ltd in Q3FY26 were ₹468.30 crores, an increase of 27.5% from the previous quarter's expenses of ₹367.40 crores. Year-over-year, the expenses have risen by 9.5% from ₹427.50 crores in Q3FY25. The data shows an increase in operating costs, which may be attributed to various factors such as increased production, higher raw material costs, or investment in R&D. The tax figures also show a negative trend, with a tax credit of ₹-3.30 crores in Q3FY26, compared to credits of ₹-12.10 crores in Q2FY26 and a tax expense of ₹6.60 crores in Q3FY25. This change in tax figures could be due to adjustments in taxable income or changes in tax regulations affecting the company.