Aurobindo Pharma Q1 profit rises 25% to ₹1,032 crore on Europe surge
Aurobindo Pharma delivered strong Q1FY27 results with net profit rising 25.2% to ₹1,032 crore and revenue growing 16.3% to ₹9,150 crore. Growth was led by Europe and US markets, with operating EBITDA margin expanding to 21.0%. The company maintained a strong net cash position of US$ 42 million after funding the Lannett acquisition and share buybacks.

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Aurobindo Pharma reported a consolidated net profit of ₹1,032 crore for Q1FY27, a 25.2% increase from ₹824 crore in the same period last year. Revenue from operations grew 16.3% year-on-year to ₹9,150 crore, driven by robust volume gains in Europe and the US, alongside new product launches. The company maintained an operating EBITDA margin of 21.0%, expanding by 60 basis points compared to Q1FY26, while generating free cash flow of US$ 98 million despite significant capital deployment for acquisitions and buybacks.
The unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, were submitted to the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited on August 5, 2026, under Regulation 46 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. B. Adi Reddy, Company Secretary, signed the disclosure. An investor and analyst call was scheduled for August 6, 2026, to discuss the performance.
Financial Performance
Revenue growth was broad-based across geographies. US formulations revenue rose 8.1% year-on-year to ₹3,770 crore (US$ 399 million), supported by volume gains and ten new product launches. Europe saw a sharper 25.6% increase to ₹2,937 crore (EUR 267 million), accounting for 32.1% of consolidated revenue. Growth markets expanded by 37.7% to ₹1,063 crore (US$ 113 million). The API segment contributed ₹1,049 crore, up 14.6% year-on-year, though it faced sequential softness due to seasonal factors in antibiotics. ARV revenue remained stable at ₹330 crore.
| Metric | Q1FY27 (₹ Cr) | Q1FY26 (₹ Cr) | YoY Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations | 9,150 | 7,868 | 16.3% |
| EBITDA before R&D | 2,208 | 1,947 | 13.4% |
| Operating EBITDA* | 1,924 | 1,603 | 20.0% |
| Net Profit Attributable | 1,032 | 824 | 25.2% |
*Operating EBITDA excludes a one-time expense of ₹43 crore related to the derecognition of lease receivables.
Cash Flow and Capital Allocation
Despite heavy capital deployment, Aurobindo Pharma generated free cash flow from business of US$ 98 million in Q1FY27. This was achieved after accounting for normal capex of US$ 40 million. The company utilized cash for the Lannett acquisition (US$ 247 million), share buybacks (US$ 85 million), and new business development capex (US$ 20 million). As of June 30, 2026, the company held a net cash position (including investments) of approximately US$ 42 million. Gross debt stood at US$ 887 million, comprising working capital loans of US$ 800 million and other term loans of US$ 87 million.
What the Numbers Show
The divergence between operating EBITDA growth (20.0%) and net profit growth (25.2%) highlights the impact of non-operating items. While operating margins expanded modestly, the bottom line benefited significantly from other income, which nearly doubled to ₹212 crore from ₹105 crore in Q1FY26, alongside a foreign exchange gain of ₹53 crore. Conversely, the one-time lease derecognition expense of ₹43 crore tempered reported EBITDA figures, though operational profitability remained robust across all key segments. Basic and diluted EPS stood at ₹17.86 per share.
Biosimilars and Contract Manufacturing Updates
CuraTeQ Biologics advanced its regulatory and commercial footprint. The company secured ANVISA GMP certification for Brazil and filed Denosumab biosimilars (FILVIZY and FUGEVY) with the EMA. Commercially, all four MHRA-approved products are now supplying in the UK, with multi-country rollouts underway in Europe and initial entries into Mexico and Algeria. TheraNym, the biologics contract manufacturing arm, inaugurated Unit 1 on June 3, 2026, with qualification activities set for November 2026. Construction on Unit 2, estimated at US$ 180 million, is scheduled to begin in October 2026.
Historical Stock Returns for Aurobindo Pharma
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How will the significant capital outlay for the Lannett acquisition and TheraNym Unit 2 construction impact Aurobindo Pharma's debt-to-equity ratio in the coming quarters?
What is the projected timeline for the Denosumab biosimilars to achieve commercial revenue contribution following their EMA filing and UK supply initiation?
Given the sequential softness in the API segment due to seasonal antibiotic factors, how might global demand shifts affect API margins in Q2FY27?


































