Cipla just reported its earnings for Q4 of FY25, and on paper, things look pretty good. We're talking about a solid 30% jump in profit compared to last year — ₹1,222 crore in net profit, which is no small number. But weirdly, the stock didn’t exactly celebrate right away. In early trading on May 14, Cipla shares actually dipped before bouncing back later in the day. Kinda surprising, right?
Turns out, investors were a bit cautious because of what the company had to say about the future. Basically, management hinted that profit margins might take a hit in the coming years, especially FY26 and FY27. Why? Mostly because a big drug they were selling in the U.S. — gRevlimid — is being phased out. That’s definitely making people think twice about how strong Cipla’s earnings will be down the road.
They also mentioned the U.S. government’s recent push to reduce prescription drug prices. It sounds serious at first, but Cipla cleared things up. They explained that the executive order mainly targets expensive, branded medicines — not the generics that Cipla usually deals in. So they’re not too worried about that right now.
Breaking Down the Q4 Report: What’s Really Going On?
Even though the headline profit looked great, there were a few things that didn’t fully impress the market. For starters, Cipla brought in ₹6,729.7 crore in revenue — which is up about 9.2% compared to last year. Sounds good, right? But analysts were expecting a bit more, so technically, it missed estimates.
That said, Cipla still managed to beat profit forecasts from brokerages by up to 20%. That’s mostly because they had lower taxes to pay and earned more from “other income” (stuff that’s not from their core operations). But still, future concerns seem to be weighing heavier than the current numbers.
A few key points from the report:
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Revenue: ₹6,729.7 crore (up 9.2% YoY)
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Net Profit: ₹1,222 crore (up 30% YoY)
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Margins could shrink in FY26 and FY27
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gRevlimid sales in the U.S. expected to decline
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Stock is down over 2% in 2025 so far, even though it’s gained around 10% in the past year
What the Analysts Are Saying — Mixed Opinions Across the Board
Different brokerages seem to have different takes on where Cipla’s headed. Some are staying optimistic, thinking long-term growth still looks good. Others are more cautious, pointing to short-term risks like research costs and the loss of gRevlimid sales.
Here’s a quick look at what the analysts are saying:
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Nomura: Still has a Buy rating, with a target of ₹1,780. They see upside and believe in the company’s long-term strategy.
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Nuvama: Sitting on the fence with a Hold rating and a target of ₹1,620. They like the company, but they’re worried about margin pressures.
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Choice Broking: Not as upbeat — they’ve downgraded Cipla to Reduce, setting the target at ₹1,445. Their concerns are mostly about upcoming R&D expenses and the impact from gRevlimid losing steam.
Meanwhile, Cipla’s top boss, Umang Vohra, tried to calm some of those nerves. He said that the new U.S. order on drug pricing is “largely voluntary” and mainly focuses on branded medications, so generic players like Cipla shouldn’t be hit hard — at least not right away.
Final Take: Good Quarter, But Investors Worry About What’s Next
Honestly, Cipla’s numbers this quarter are nothing to complain about. The profit jump shows they’re still doing things right operationally. But the market isn’t just about what you did today — it cares a lot about what might happen tomorrow. And right now, there’s some nervousness around whether Cipla can keep that momentum going, especially with one of its big moneymakers losing steam.
Some analysts still think the company has what it takes to stay strong long term. But if you're watching the stock closely, just know that near-term performance might stay kind of flat until there’s more clarity on earnings and how the U.S. healthcare changes actually play out.
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