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Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Q2 FY27 Results Analysis: EBITDA Margin Expands 147 bps, Cash Flow Slips Negative

Cofacto Research Published November 05, 2026 4 min read
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Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd's Q2 FY27 numbers came in mixed, with revenue of Rs. 4,247.33 Cr (-29.80% YoY) and PAT growth of -17.30% YoY. Here's a quick read of what worked, what to watch, and what management said.

Quick Details
Results dateNovember 05, 2026
Revenue (Q2)Rs. 4,247.33 Cr (-29.80% YoY)
PAT (Q2)Rs. 482.88 Cr (-17.30% YoY)
EBITDA margin20.41% (+147 bps YoY)
EPS (Q2)Rs. 15.41

Quarter Snapshot

Core business shows sequential momentum with net sales up 5.7% QoQ and H1 EBITDA margin up 147 bps YoY to 20.23%, though this trails management's 21-22% FY27 guidance. The Goa FDA VAI clearance, credit rating upgrade to IND AA+, and largely resolved US litigation de-risk the outlook, but negative operating cash flow of -Rs.2,033 Mn from an Rs.18,001 Mn working capital build and negative operating leverage of ~300 bps are the key watch items for H2.

Management Guidance vs Delivery

What management saidWhereWhat happenedVerdict
Revenue: Rs.17,000-18,000 CrFY26 Q4 callRs.8,266 Cr (H1) — 47-49% of target achievedOn Track
EBITDA Margin: 21-22%FY26 Q4 call20.23% (H1) — 240 bps gapSlightly Behind
Gross Debt: ZeroFY26 Q4 callRs.867 Cr (Current borrowings) — Subsidiary-level debt emergedBehind
Working Capital Days: ~115 daysFY26 Q4 callHigher (WC consuming cash)Behind
"We have delivered a strong quarterly performance and are on track to achieve our guidance"Q1 FY27 callH1 EBITDA margin 20.23% vs 21-22% target; margin gap of 77-177 bps — Revenue on track, margin slightly behindPartially
"Gross debt zero by FY26 and maintained through FY27"FY26 Q4 callCurrent borrowings Rs.867 Cr at consolidated level; zero at standalone — Standalone maintained, subsidiary debt emergedPartially
"Geopolitical cost pressure to persist for at least two more quarters"Q1 FY27 callH1 FY27 expense growth exceeded revenue growth; negative operating leverage — Cost pressure visible in margin compressionConfirmed
"Litigation largely provided for; cash outflow Rs.800-1,000 Cr over 3 years"Q1 FY27 callHumana settlement Rs.284 Cr booked; Rs.713 Cr dividend paid from cash reserves — Settlement provisions adequateConfirmed
"Best phase of Glenmark in 25 years"Q2 FY26 callBalance sheet transformed (zero standalone debt, net cash); margins structurally improved — Balance sheet strength validatedConfirmed

Key Numbers, Quarter by Quarter

MetricQ1 FY27Q4 FY26Q3 FY26Q2 FY26Trend
India Revenue (Rs. Mn)14,32110,20112,9861,650Recovering post-GST transition
North America Revenue (Rs. Mn)10,9749,2489,70644,656Core growth 19.8% YoY (ex-ISB 2001)
Europe Revenue (Rs. Mn)7,4728,9077,9637,460Stable with respiratory launches
EM Revenue (Rs. Mn)7,3048,9798,1196,585Growing from LATAM/MEA expansion
US ANDAs Pending53 (26 Para IV)53 (25 Para IV)53 (25 Para IV)53 (22 Para IV)Stable pipeline
US Launches (Quarter)9442Strong launch momentum Q1 FY27

Key Investment Insights

Key Positives

  • H1 FY27 EBITDA margin improved 147 bps YoY to 20.23% from 18.76%
  • Net sales grew 5.7% QoQ to Rs.41,570.91 Mn despite absence of prior-year ISB 2001 out-licensing income of ~Rs.45,000 Mn
  • Standalone H1 FY27 swung to PAT of Rs.11,705 Mn from a loss of Rs.4,090 Mn in H1 FY26
  • Goa facility received EIR with VAI status on Sep 23, 2026, closing the FDA compliance issue
  • Zero gross debt maintained at standalone level; net cash position of Rs.4,233.89 Mn at consolidated level
  • Ind-Ra upgraded credit rating to IND AA+/Stable on Sep 11, 2026
  • Equity grew 6.7% in H1 FY27 to Rs.1,11,842.14 Mn
  • US litigation exposure largely resolved with Humana settled at USD 15 Million and 1-2 remaining cases largely provided for

Risk Factors

  • H1 FY27 EBITDA margin of 20.23% trails the 21-22% FY27 guidance by 77-177 bps, requiring H2 margin of 21.8-22.8%
  • Operating cash flow turned negative at -Rs.2,033.18 Mn in H1 FY27 with working capital outflow of Rs.18,001 Mn
  • Negative operating leverage of ~300 bps as expenses grew 8.7% QoQ vs revenue growth of 5.7% QoQ
  • Consolidated revenue declined 29.8% YoY and PAT declined 17.3% YoY (base effect from ISB 2001 income of ~Rs.45,000 Mn)
  • Current borrowings of Rs.8,665.40 Mn emerged at consolidated subsidiary level vs zero at March 2026
  • Q2 FY27 exceptional loss of Rs.2,838.75 Mn from Humana litigation settlement and related legal costs
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