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Dr Reddy’s Labs Slides to 52-Week Low
Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, a big pharma company, recently reported its first-quarter results, which were not as good as expected.
This made the company's share price drop to its lowest point in the past year.
The company's earnings were lower than what analysts predicted, mainly because of fewer sales of a medicine called Lenalidomide, price cuts in the US and Europe, problems with another medicine called Semaglutide, and higher costs due to a crisis in the Middle East.
Some experts think the company will do better in the future because of new medicines and growth in India.
However, others think the company will struggle in the short term due to higher costs and slower growth in some areas.
The company's share price has been going down over the past few months and years.
Dr Reddy’s Labs share price fell 7% to a 52-week low after Q1FY27 results missed estimates.
Brokerages cut price targets and earnings estimates due to weaker-than-expected performance.
Key issues include reduced Lenalidomide sales, price erosion in US/Europe, Semaglutide API impact, and elevated solvent costs from the Middle East crisis.
Nuvama and JM Financial maintain 'Buy' ratings, while Motilal Oswal keeps a 'Neutral' rating.
The company aims for a 20% EBITDA margin ex-Semaglutide and expects growth from Semaglutide, Abatacept, and complex injectables by FY28.
- Who
- Dr Reddy’s Laboratories
- What
- Share price decline and earnings downgrade
- Where
- Global markets, with significant impact in North America and India
- When
- First quarter of FY27
- Why
- Weaker-than-expected performance due to reduced Lenalidomide sales, price erosion, Semaglutide API-related impact, and elevated solvent costs due to the Middle East crisis
Optimistic Outlook
Pessimistic Outlook
Earnings and Growth
Optimistic Outlook
Brokerages like JM Financial see potential for significant growth from Semaglutide, Abatacept, and complex injectables, expecting FY28 EPS of Rs 80.
Pessimistic Outlook
Brokerages like Motilal Oswal predict earnings decline in FY27 due to increased operational expenses and moderate growth in the PSAI segment.
Stock Ratings
Optimistic Outlook
Nuvama and JM Financial maintain 'Buy' ratings, citing potential upside and growth catalysts.
Pessimistic Outlook
Motilal Oswal maintains a 'Neutral' rating, indicating a potential downside from the current market price.
Key facts
- Current Share Price
- Rs 1,170 (as of July 22)
- Price Target (Nuvama)
- Rs 1,365
- Price Target (Motilal Oswal)
- Rs 1,125
- Price Target (JM Financial)
- Rs 1,489
- Q1FY27 Revenue
- Missed consensus by 2%
- Q1FY27 Adjusted EBITDA
- Missed consensus by 23%
- Q1FY27 Adjusted Net Profit
- Missed consensus by 14%
- Semaglutide API Provision
- Rs 240 crore
Quotes
Motilal Oswal Financial Services
brokerage house
“We reduce our earnings estimates by 2-3%, factoring in increased opex due to the Middle East conflict and moderate growth in the Pharmaceutical Services and Active Ingredients (PSAI) segment.”
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