Wockhardt FY26: Standalone Net Profit ₹317 Crore; Q4 EBITDA Margin Expands to 23.3%
Wockhardt reported a strong FY26 turnaround with standalone net profit of ₹317 Crore versus a loss of ₹12 Crore in the prior year, as revenue from operations grew to ₹1,739 Crore. On a consolidated basis, group revenue rose to ₹3,373 Crore and net profit reached ₹199 Crore, reversing a loss of ₹57 Crore. Q4 consolidated EBITDA margin expanded sharply to 23.3% from 8.6% YoY, while the board approved an enabling fund-raising proposal subject to shareholder approval.

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Wockhardt Limited 's Board of Directors, at its meeting held on May 4, 2026, approved the audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026, pursuant to Regulation 30 and 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The statutory auditors, M/s. M S K C & Associates LLP, issued an unmodified audit opinion on both the standalone and consolidated financial results. The board meeting commenced at 11:00 a.m. and concluded at 3:10 p.m.
Standalone Financial Performance
Wockhardt reported a strong turnaround in its standalone financials for FY26. The company swung to a net profit of ₹317 Crore for the year ended March 31, 2026, compared to a net loss of ₹12 Crore in the prior year. Revenue from operations grew to ₹1,739 Crore from ₹1,402 Crore. The following table summarises the key standalone financial metrics:
| Metric: | Q4 FY26 (31/03/2026) | Q3 FY26 (31/12/2025) | Q4 FY25 (31/03/2025) | FY26 | FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations (₹ Crore): | 516 | 430 | 355 | 1,739 | 1,402 |
| Other Income (₹ Crore): | 55 | 27 | 14 | 137 | 55 |
| Total Income (₹ Crore): | 571 | 457 | 369 | 1,876 | 1,457 |
| Total Expenses (₹ Crore): | 439 | 419 | 329 | 1,584 | 1,469 |
| Profit/(Loss) before Exceptional Items & Tax (₹ Crore): | 132 | 38 | 40 | 292 | (12) |
| Exceptional Items (₹ Crore): | 35 | (10) | - | 25 | - |
| Net Profit/(Loss) after Tax (₹ Crore): | 167 | 28 | 40 | 317 | (12) |
| Basic EPS (₹): | 10.29* | 1.73* | 2.47* | 19.54 | (0.76) |
| Diluted EPS (₹): | 10.28* | 1.73* | 2.47* | 19.52 | (0.76) |
*not annualised; face value of ₹5/- each
On the standalone balance sheet, total assets stood at ₹5,935 Crore as at March 31, 2026, compared to ₹5,408 Crore in the prior year. Total equity increased to ₹3,084 Crore from ₹2,763 Crore, with other equity rising to ₹3,003 Crore from ₹2,682 Crore. Standalone cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year stood at ₹76 Crore, up from ₹35 Crore at the beginning of the year, with net cash inflow from operating activities of ₹241 Crore for FY26 against a net outflow of ₹14 Crore in FY25.
Consolidated Financial Performance
On a consolidated basis, Wockhardt's group revenue from operations grew to ₹3,373 Crore in FY26 from ₹3,012 Crore in FY25. Total consolidated income for FY26 stood at ₹3,484 Crore compared to ₹3,074 Crore in the prior year. The group reported a net profit after tax of ₹199 Crore for FY26, reversing a net loss of ₹57 Crore in FY25. Net profit attributable to equity shareholders of the company was ₹213 Crore for FY26, compared to a loss of ₹47 Crore in FY25.
| Metric: | Q4 FY26 (31/03/2026) | Q3 FY26 (31/12/2025) | Q4 FY25 (31/03/2025) | FY26 | FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations (₹ Crore): | 965 | 888 | 743 | 3,373 | 3,012 |
| Total Income (₹ Crore): | 1,010 | 913 | 758 | 3,484 | 3,074 |
| Total Expenses (₹ Crore): | 843 | 836 | 780 | 3,161 | 3,090 |
| Profit/(Loss) before Exceptional Items & Tax (₹ Crore): | 167 | 77 | (22) | 323 | (16) |
| Net Profit/(Loss) after Tax (₹ Crore): | 164 | 61 | (45) | 199 | (57) |
| Profit/(Loss) attributable to Equity Shareholders (₹ Crore): | 166 | 59 | (25) | 213 | (47) |
| Basic EPS (₹): | 10.23* | 3.61* | (1.57)* | 13.12 | (3.02) |
| Diluted EPS (₹): | 10.22* | 3.61* | (1.57)* | 13.10 | (3.02) |
*not annualised; face value of ₹5/- each
Consolidated total assets as at March 31, 2026 stood at ₹8,615 Crore against ₹8,135 Crore in the prior year. Total consolidated equity increased to ₹5,281 Crore from ₹4,657 Crore. Consolidated cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year were ₹217 Crore, up from ₹112 Crore, with net cash inflow from operating activities of ₹390 Crore for FY26 against a net outflow of ₹22 Crore in FY25.
Q4 EBITDA Performance
Wockhardt's operational profitability showed a marked improvement in Q4, with consolidated EBITDA and margin expanding significantly on a year-on-year basis. The table below highlights the key Q4 EBITDA metrics:
| Metric: | Q4 FY26 | Q4 FY25 | Change (YoY) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (Rupees): | 9.65B | 7.4B | YoY growth |
| EBITDA (Rupees): | 2.25B | 640M | YoY growth |
| EBITDA Margin (%): | 23.30% | 8.60% | +1470 bps |
| Consolidated Net Profit (Rupees): | 1.66B | Loss 250M | Turnaround |
Exceptional Items
Several exceptional items impacted the financial results for FY26. The key items are summarised below:
- Settlement with Dr. Reddy's Laboratories: Wockhardt had previously concluded a Business Transfer Agreement ("BTA") with Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited on February 12, 2020, for the transfer of a portion of its Domestic Branded Division, with total consideration of ₹1,850 Crores, of which ₹300 Crores was designated as a "Holdback Amount." The company entered into a full and final settlement of all claims and disputes under the BTA effective March 31, 2026, recognising a net gain of ₹35 Crore under Exceptional Items for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.
- Deconsolidation of US Subsidiaries (Consolidated): The group decided to exit the US generic pharmaceutical business and filed for voluntary liquidation on July 11, 2025 under Chapter 7 of the US Bankruptcy Code for its US step-down subsidiaries, Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Wockhardt USA LLC. The group recognised an initial charge of ₹97 Crores under Exceptional Items for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. During the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the group executed a settlement agreement with the Chapter 7 trustee, resulting in a net additional charge of ₹13 Crores. The total consolidated exceptional items for FY26 amount to a net charge of ₹85 Crores.
- Impact of New Labour Codes: Effective November 21, 2025, the Government of India consolidated multiple existing labour legislations into four Labour Codes. The company assessed and accounted for the incremental impact based on actuarial valuation, amounting to ₹10 Crores as an Exceptional Item.
Fund Raising Proposal and Other Developments
The Board also approved an enabling proposal for raising funds through the issue of equity shares, securities convertible into equity shares, non-convertible securities, or any combination thereof, through public or private offerings, Qualified Institutions Placement, preferential allotment, or any other permissible method, in one or more tranches. This proposal is subject to the consent of shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and such other approvals and compliances as may be required. The consolidated results encompass Wockhardt Limited and 31 subsidiaries, with the group operating exclusively in the pharmaceutical business segment.
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Historical Stock Returns for Wockhardt
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
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How will Wockhardt redeploy capital and resources previously tied to its US generic business following the Chapter 7 liquidation of Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals and Wockhardt USA, and which geographies or therapeutic segments are likely to receive increased investment?
What are the specific terms, size, and intended use of proceeds for the proposed fund-raising through QIP or preferential allotment, and how might the resultant equity dilution affect shareholder value?
Can Wockhardt sustain its Q4 FY26 EBITDA margin of 23.3% into FY27, given that exceptional gains and one-time settlements contributed to the profitability turnaround in FY26?


































