Fortis Healthcare Reports Strong Q3 FY26 Results with 17.5% Revenue Growth
Fortis Healthcare Limited reported strong Q3 FY26 results with consolidated revenues of INR 2,265 Cr, up 17.5% YoY, and operating EBITDA margin improving to 22.3% from 19.4%. Hospital business revenues grew 19.4% to INR 1,938 Cr with EBITDA margins expanding to 21.7%. The diagnostics business showed recovery with gross revenues of INR 371 Cr, up 8.3%, and EBITDA margins improving to 23.1%. The company strengthened its presence through the acquisition of People Tree Hospital in Bengaluru for INR 430 Cr.

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Fortis Healthcare Limited has delivered impressive financial performance for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, demonstrating strong growth across its healthcare verticals. The leading integrated healthcare delivery service provider reported consolidated revenues of INR 2,265 Cr, marking a significant 17.5% increase compared to Q3 FY25.
Financial Performance Highlights
The company's consolidated financial results showcase robust operational efficiency and revenue expansion across both hospital and diagnostics businesses.
| Metric | Q3 FY25 | Q3 FY26 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consolidated Revenue | INR 1,928 Cr | INR 2,265 Cr | +17.5% |
| Operating EBITDA | INR 375 Cr | INR 505 Cr | +34.8% |
| Operating EBITDA Margin | 19.4% | 22.3% | +290 bps |
| Profit Before Tax (before exceptional items) | INR 256 Cr | INR 312 Cr | +21.9% |
For the nine-month period ended December 31, 2025, consolidated revenues reached INR 6,763 Cr, up 17.1% from INR 5,776 Cr in the corresponding previous period. Operating EBITDA for 9M FY26 stood at INR 1,553 Cr, representing a 34.7% increase with margins expanding to 23.0% from 20.0%.
Hospital Business Drives Growth
The hospital business segment emerged as a key growth driver, reporting revenues of INR 1,938 Cr in Q3 FY26, up 19.4% from INR 1,623 Cr in Q3 FY25. Operating EBITDA for the hospital business increased by 28.9% to INR 420 Cr, with margins improving to 21.7% from 20.0% in the previous year.
| Hospital Business Metrics | Q3 FY25 | Q3 FY26 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | INR 1,623 Cr | INR 1,938 Cr | +19.4% |
| Operating EBITDA | INR 325 Cr | INR 420 Cr | +28.9% |
| EBITDA Margin | 20.0% | 21.7% | +170 bps |
| Occupancy Rate | 67% | 67% | Stable |
| ARPOB (per annum) | INR 2.45 Cr | INR 2.56 Cr | +4.5% |
Revenue growth was primarily driven by a 14% increase in occupied beds compared to Q3 FY25, with occupied beds reaching 3,189 versus 2,790 in the previous year. Focus specialties including Oncology, Neurosciences, Cardiac Sciences, Gastroenterology, Orthopedics, and Renal Sciences contributed 61% to overall hospital business revenues, growing 19% year-over-year.
Diagnostics Business Shows Recovery
The diagnostics business reported gross revenues of INR 371 Cr in Q3 FY26, up 8.3% from INR 342 Cr in Q3 FY25. Operating EBITDA margin improved significantly to 23.1% from 14.4% in the corresponding previous quarter.
| Diagnostics Business | Q3 FY25 | Q3 FY26 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Revenue | INR 342 Cr | INR 371 Cr | +8.3% |
| Operating EBITDA | INR 49 Cr | INR 86 Cr | +73.5% |
| EBITDA Margin | 14.4% | 23.1% | +870 bps |
| Tests Conducted | 9.59 Mn | 9.94 Mn | +3.6% |
Agilus Diagnostics conducted approximately 9.94 million tests during Q3 FY26 compared to 9.59 million tests in Q3 FY25. The network expansion strategy continued with total customer touchpoints reaching 4,370 as of December 31, 2025.
Strategic Acquisitions and Expansion
Fortis Healthcare strengthened its market presence through strategic acquisitions and facility launches. In January 2026, the company acquired the 125-bedded People Tree Hospital in Yeshwanthpur, Bengaluru, for INR 430 Cr through a 100% acquisition of TMI Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. This acquisition includes the underlying land and building along with an adjacent land parcel, enabling future expansion to over 300 beds.
In November 2025, the company launched 'Adayu', a 36-bedded specialized mental health care facility in Gurugram, offering evidence-based treatments through a multidisciplinary approach.
Financial Position and Outlook
The company's net debt as of December 31, 2025, stood at INR 2,547 Cr with a Net Debt to EBITDA ratio of 1.24x compared to 0.41x as of December 31, 2024. The increase in debt was primarily due to funds raised to part-finance the acquisition of the PE stake in Agilus Diagnostics and the acquisition of Shrimann Hospital in Jalandhar, Punjab.
Dr. Ashutosh Raghuvanshi, MD and CEO of Fortis Healthcare, highlighted the healthy growth across key specialties, particularly noting that Renal Sciences and Orthopedics grew 27% and 20% respectively over the corresponding previous period. The company continues to progress on brownfield expansion plans while evaluating further inorganic opportunities in existing clusters.
Historical Stock Returns for Fortis Healthcare
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.27% | +6.95% | +2.63% | -1.60% | +49.17% | +454.09% |


































