5:1 Stock Split: FMCG Major Zydus Wellness Shares Gain 1.8% Post Split; Shares up 162% from 52-Week Low

Zydus Wellness share price was in focus today as the FMCG company began trading on an ex-split basis after completing a 5:1 stock split. The stock opened at Rs. 521.90 compared to the previous close of Rs. 2,579.10 on September 17. While some trading platforms initially showed an 80% price fall due to delayed adjustments, the stock quickly corrected, and Zydus Wellness shares are now up 1.8% at Rs. 523.60 at the time of writing.

Details of Zydus Wellness Stock Split

According to the company's exchange filing, September 18 was the record date for determining shareholder eligibility for the 5:1 stock split.

"Pursuant to Regulation 42 of SEBI Listing Regulations, this is to inform you that the Company has fixed Thursday, September 18, 2025, as the record date for determining entitlement of equity shareholders for the purpose of sub-division/split of equity shares of face value of Rs. 10 each, fully paid up, into 5 equity shares of Rs. 2 each, fully paid up, as approved at the 31st Annual General Meeting held on July 30, 2025," the company said.

Zydus Wellness Share Price Performance

So far in 2025, the Zydus Wellness share price has delivered a 31% return because of the strong buying interest in this FMCG stock. From its 52-week low, the stock is up by a massive 162%. In just the last five trading sessions, Zydus Wellness shares have gained nearly 3.4%.

Share Price Target for Zydus Wellness

Mirare Asset Sharekhan report gave a buy rating to the stock, stating, "We maintain our Buy rating on Zydus Wellness Ltd (ZWL) with a revised price target of Rs. 2,688. We forecast revenue and PAT to record a CAGR of 12% and 20%, respectively, during FY25-FY27E. At present, the stock trades at 36x FY26E EPS and 30x FY27E EPS. With ZWL accelerating its international expansion and scaling its digital portfolio, we expect improved valuations. Accordingly, we revise our price target to Rs. 2,688 and reaffirm our Buy recommendation."

GST Reduction Boost for Zydus Wellness Products

The company said the benefits of the latest GST reforms announced by the government will impact prices in its products. The tax rate has been reduced to 5% on major Zydus Wellness brands, including Complan, Glucon-D, Nutralite, Nycil, RiteBite Max Protein, and SugarFree (including D'Lite). Other products like I'm Lite and ready-to-drink Glucon-D Activors will also continue under the 5% GST slab.

According to Zydus Wellness, "The next generation of GST reforms announced by the government is truly a gift for every Indian this Diwali. This development will also positively impact our portfolio, making essential products more affordable to consumers."

About Zydus Wellness

Zydus Wellness Limited is one of India's leading FMCG companies with popular consumer brands like Sugar Free, Everyuth, Complan, Glucon-D, Nutralite, Nycil, and Max Protein.

In its first quarter of FY 2025-26, Zydus Wellness Ltd posted a 13.3% year-on-year drop in consolidated net profit, coming in at Rs. 128 crore against Rs. 148 crore in the same period last year. The company's revenue grew 2.4% to Rs. 861 crore in the April-June quarter, compared to Rs. 841 crore a year earlier. EBITDA remained steady at Rs. 156 crore, but the EBITDA margin slipped to 18.1% from 18.5% in Q1 FY25.

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