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Shares of UPL gained as much as 6% on Monday, February 2, in response to its December quarter results that were better than expectations on a year-on-year basis.
The company has maintained its revenue and Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation (EBITDA) growth guidance for the full financial year.
UPL still sees revenue growing between 4% to 8% in financial year 2026, while EBITDA growth guidance has been maintained between 12% to 16%.
For the quarter, UPL's revenue grew by 12% from last year to ₹12,269 crore, while the street was working with a 5% growth projecting. The topline growth was driven by higher volume growth, particularly in Advanta, and supported by favourable forex.
EBITDA for the quarter also grew by 13% year-on-year to ₹2,433 crore, led by improved product mix, higher capacity utilization and lower input costs. EBITDA growth was seen to be flat during the quarter.
EBITDA margin remained flat at 19.83%.
UPL's net debt reduced by ₹2,553 crore during the quarter to ₹23,217 crore. However, net working capital days rose to 116 days from 107 days.
Shares of UPL are now trading 6% higher after the results announcement at ₹703.45. The stock is up 11.6% over the last 12 months.
The company has maintained its revenue and Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation (EBITDA) growth guidance for the full financial year.
UPL still sees revenue growing between 4% to 8% in financial year 2026, while EBITDA growth guidance has been maintained between 12% to 16%.
For the quarter, UPL's revenue grew by 12% from last year to ₹12,269 crore, while the street was working with a 5% growth projecting. The topline growth was driven by higher volume growth, particularly in Advanta, and supported by favourable forex.
EBITDA for the quarter also grew by 13% year-on-year to ₹2,433 crore, led by improved product mix, higher capacity utilization and lower input costs. EBITDA growth was seen to be flat during the quarter.
EBITDA margin remained flat at 19.83%.
UPL's net debt reduced by ₹2,553 crore during the quarter to ₹23,217 crore. However, net working capital days rose to 116 days from 107 days.
Shares of UPL are now trading 6% higher after the results announcement at ₹703.45. The stock is up 11.6% over the last 12 months.
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