UPL's Q1 FY 2026-27 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• UPL Ltd reported a 43.8% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) decrease in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Jun (Q1 FY 2026-27). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a growth of 11.1%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were down by 36.2% QoQ and up 10.1% YoY.
• The net profit decreased 105.6% QoQ and decreased 58.5% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of UPL Ltd stood at 0.12 during Q1 FY 2026-27.

Financial Statments for Q1 FY 2026-27

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Company Overview

UPL Ltd is a global agrochemical company, primarily engaged in the business of manufacturing and marketing crop protection products, intermediates, specialty chemicals, and other industrial chemicals. The company's product portfolio includes herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, catering to the agricultural sector. UPL Ltd operates in the agrochemical industry, known for its significant role in enhancing agricultural productivity and ensuring food security through advanced crop protection solutions. Recent developments in the industry often revolve around technology integration for sustainable agriculture, regulatory changes, and mergers and acquisitions. Specific recent developments for UPL Ltd are not available in this context.

Revenue

In the first quarter of the fiscal year 2027 (Q1FY27), UPL Ltd reported total income of ₹10,398 crore. This represents a decrease of 43.8% from the ₹18,513 crore reported in the previous quarter (Q4FY26). However, when compared to the same quarter in the previous fiscal year (Q1FY26), where total income was ₹9,359 crore, there is an increase of 11.1%. These figures highlight the variability in the company's quarterly revenue performance, with a notable decline on a quarter-over-quarter basis but a year-over-year improvement. Total income is a critical indicator of the company's ability to generate revenue from its operations.

Profitability

UPL Ltd's profitability metrics for Q1FY27 show a significant downturn compared to both the previous quarter and the same quarter last year. The company recorded a loss before tax of ₹26 crore in Q1FY27, a stark contrast to the profit before tax of ₹1,969 crore in Q4FY26. Compared to the loss before tax of ₹208 crore in Q1FY26, there is a smaller loss in Q1FY27, reflecting an improvement year-over-year by 87.5%. The tax expense for Q1FY27 was reported as a negative ₹36 crore, compared to a tax expense of ₹598 crore in Q4FY26 and a negative ₹14 crore in Q1FY26. Profit after tax for Q1FY27 stands at a loss of ₹73 crore, down from a profit of ₹1,294 crore in Q4FY26, though an improvement from a loss of ₹176 crore in Q1FY26. These figures reveal a challenging quarter for UPL Ltd in terms of profitability on a sequential basis. Earnings per share for Q1FY27 was ₹0.12, significantly lower than ₹12.57 in Q4FY26 and an improvement from a negative ₹1.98 in Q1FY26.

Operating Metrics

The total expenses for UPL Ltd in Q1FY27 amounted to ₹10,309 crore, which is a 36.2% decrease from ₹16,149 crore in Q4FY26, and a 10.1% increase from ₹9,366 crore in Q1FY26. This indicates a reduction in expenses on a quarter-over-quarter basis but an increase year-over-year. The company's ability to manage its expenses is crucial for maintaining operational efficiency and supporting profitability. Key financial ratios such as the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio, debt-to-equity ratio, and current ratio are not directly provided in the data, and thus cannot be calculated without additional information. The significant reduction in both income and expenses from the previous quarter suggests operational adjustments, while the year-over-year comparison indicates a general upward trend in operational scale.