Cipla Q1 Results: Net Profit Rises 10% to Rs 1,298 Crore, Revenue Grows 4%; Strong Cash Position Reported

One of India's leading pharmaceutical firms, Cipla Ltd reported a 10% year-on-year (YoY) increase in its consolidated net profit for the first quarter of FY26, underscoring stable growth in profitability and operational performance despite a marginal dip in margins.

Cipla Q1 Results 2026: Cipla PAT, Revenue and EBITDA

The company's net profit stood at Rs 1,298 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, compared to Rs 1,178 crore in the same period last year. The profit after tax (PAT) is attributable to Cipla's shareholders. On a sequential basis, the PAT rose 6%, up from Rs 1,222 crore recorded in the fourth quarter of FY25.

Revenue Growth Supported by Core Business

Revenue from operations for the June quarter rose by 4% YoY to Rs 6,957 crore, up from Rs 6,693 crore in Q1FY25. Sequentially, revenue improved by 3.4% over the Rs 6,730 crore reported in Q4FY25, reflecting a healthy start to the financial year.

The steady revenue growth was supported by Cipla's strong performance in its core therapeutic segments, consistent demand in domestic and export markets, and continued investments in product development and innovation.

Cipla's Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortisation (EBITDA) stood at Rs 1,778 crore, reflecting a 4% YoY growth. However, the EBITDA margin saw a marginal decline of 7 basis points, settling at 25.6%, compared to the same period last year. This was largely attributed to rising operational expenses.

The company's Profit Before Tax (PBT) also saw an increase, rising to Rs 1,770 crore, compared to Rs 1,611 crore reported in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

As of June 30, 2025, Cipla maintained a robust cash and cash equivalents position of Rs 10,838 crore, with net cash amounting to Rs 10,379 crore. The company also reported that it had crossed Rs 3,000 crore in quarterly profits for the first time in any opening quarter of a financial year, a significant milestone.

Cipla's Total Debt

Cipla's total debt stood at Rs 459 crore, indicating a strong balance sheet and prudent capital management.

On the expense front, the company reported a 4% rise in total expenditures, which increased to Rs 5,179 crore in Q1FY26 from Rs 4,978 crore a year earlier. This increase reflects Cipla's continued investments in R&D, infrastructure, and operational expansion.