Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sumitomo-pharma-co" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1935:1" rel="noopener">Sumitomo Pharma (4506 JP)</a> recorded 53% YoY and 21% QoQ decline in Q1FY24 revenue to ¥75.7B, mainly due to the impact of the loss of exclusivity for Latuda in U.S.  </li>
<li>Sumitomo’s schizophrenia drug candidate ulotaront missed primary endpoints in phase 3 trial. Clinical setback on one of the two phase 3 drug candidates is quite a blow for the company.</li>
<li>Sumitomo reaffirmed FY24 guidance, which calls for revenue decline of 35% YoY to ¥362B. The company guided for adjusted operating loss of ¥62B and net loss of ¥80B in FY24.</li>
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Sumitomo Pharma (4506 JP) recorded 53% YoY and 21% QoQ decline in Q1FY24 revenue to ¥75.7B, mainly due to the impact of the loss of exclusivity for Latuda in U.S.  
Sumitomo’s schizophrenia drug candidate ulotaront missed primary endpoints in phase 3 trial. Clinical setback on one of the two phase 3 drug candidates is quite a blow for the company.
Sumitomo reaffirmed FY24 guidance, which calls for revenue decline of 35% YoY to ¥362B. The company guided for adjusted operating loss of ¥62B and net loss of ¥80B in FY24.


Sumitomo Pharma (4506 JP): Pain Continues with Dwindling Sales; Trial Setback Worsens Outlook

Zydus Lifesciences Ltd / Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zydus-lifesciences-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12914:1" rel="noopener">Zydus Lifesciences Ltd (ZYDUSLIF IN)</a> recorded 30% YoY growth in revenue to INR51B in Q1FY24, driven by 57% YoY growth in US formulation business. India business revenue grew 6% YoY.</li>
<li>US business growth was driven by new product launches and improvement in base business. The company has launched four new products in the US during the quarter.</li>
<li>Zydus Lifesciences expects double-digit growth in India branded formulation business to continue and the U.S. business to grow on a formidable base of FY23 going forward.</li>
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Zydus Lifesciences Ltd (ZYDUSLIF IN) recorded 30% YoY growth in revenue to INR51B in Q1FY24, driven by 57% YoY growth in US formulation business. India business revenue grew 6% YoY.
US business growth was driven by new product launches and improvement in base business. The company has launched four new products in the US during the quarter.
Zydus Lifesciences expects double-digit growth in India branded formulation business to continue and the U.S. business to grow on a formidable base of FY23 going forward.


Zydus Lifesciences (ZYDUSLIF IN): Strong Start of FY24 Riding on US Formulation Business

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries / Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sun-pharmaceutical-industries-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:98:1" rel="noopener">Sun Pharmaceutical Industries (SUNP IN)</a> reported 11% YoY revenue growth to INR118B in Q1FY24, mainly driven by the U.S. business. EBITDA margin expanded 109bps to 27.9%.</li>
<li>Net profit declined 2% YoY to INR20B due to certain one-off charges amounting to INR3B. Excluding the exceptional items, adjusted net profit grew 14% YoY to INR23B.</li>
<li>With 26 marketed products globally, Sun Pharma is betting big on specialty products. Specialty pipeline includes 5 molecules undergoing clinical trials. Specialty R&amp;D accounts for 35% of total R&amp;D spends.</li>
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Sun Pharmaceutical Industries (SUNP IN) reported 11% YoY revenue growth to INR118B in Q1FY24, mainly driven by the U.S. business. EBITDA margin expanded 109bps to 27.9%.
Net profit declined 2% YoY to INR20B due to certain one-off charges amounting to INR3B. Excluding the exceptional items, adjusted net profit grew 14% YoY to INR23B.
With 26 marketed products globally, Sun Pharma is betting big on specialty products. Specialty pipeline includes 5 molecules undergoing clinical trials. Specialty R&amp;D accounts for 35% of total R&amp;D spends.


Sun Pharmaceutical (SUNP IN): Q1 Profit Falls Due to One-Off Expenses; Double-Digit Revenue Growth

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories / Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dr-reddy-s-laboratories-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16406:1" rel="noopener">Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (DRRD IN)</a> started FY24 on a strong note, with Q1FY24 revenue and net profit growing 29% and 18%, YoY, respectively, driven by North America generics business.</li>
<li>Revenue from North America generics increased 79% y/y and 26% q/q to INR32 billion, driven by new product launches, continued momentum in existing products, and favorable forex rates movement.</li>
<li>During Q1FY24, the company has launched six new products in the U.S. With a rich ANDA pipeline of 85 ANDAs, launch momentum is expected to accelerate in the current fiscal.</li>
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Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (DRRD IN) started FY24 on a strong note, with Q1FY24 revenue and net profit growing 29% and 18%, YoY, respectively, driven by North America generics business.
Revenue from North America generics increased 79% y/y and 26% q/q to INR32 billion, driven by new product launches, continued momentum in existing products, and favorable forex rates movement.
During Q1FY24, the company has launched six new products in the U.S. With a rich ANDA pipeline of 85 ANDAs, launch momentum is expected to accelerate in the current fiscal.


Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (DRRD IN): Q1FY24 Result- US Business Shines; PAT Jumps 18%

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zydus-lifesciences-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12914:1" rel="noopener">Zydus Lifesciences Ltd (ZYDUSLIF IN)</a> recorded 32% growth in revenue to INR50B in Q4FY23, driven by 58% YoY growth in US formulation business. India business revenue grew 11% YoY.</li>
<li>US business growth was driven by volume expansion in existing products and new launches. The company has launched eight new products in the US during the quarter.</li>
<li>Going ahead, growth is expected to moderate, due to high base effect. The company expects single-digit growth in the US business in FY24, slower than 28% growth recorded in FY23.</li>
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Zydus Lifesciences Ltd (ZYDUSLIF IN) recorded 32% growth in revenue to INR50B in Q4FY23, driven by 58% YoY growth in US formulation business. India business revenue grew 11% YoY.
US business growth was driven by volume expansion in existing products and new launches. The company has launched eight new products in the US during the quarter.
Going ahead, growth is expected to moderate, due to high base effect. The company expects single-digit growth in the US business in FY24, slower than 28% growth recorded in FY23.


Zydus Lifesciences (ZYDUSLIF IN): Strong Q4 Result Driven by US Business; Forward Growth to Moderate

India

Lupin Limited manufactures bulk actives and formulations. The principal bulk actives manufactured by it include Rifampicin, Pyrazinamide, Ethambutol (anti-TB), Cephalosporins (anti-infectives) and cardiovasculars. The company also possesses competencies in phytomedicines, in which medicines are made out of plant and herbal resources supported by the discipline of modern medicine.

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Sumitomo Pharma (4506 JP): Pain Continues with Dwindling Sales; Trial Setback Worsens Outlook

In Q1FY24, Sumitomo's revenue plummeted 53% YoY to ¥76B. The company reported operating loss of ¥34B. The company’s schizophrenia drug candidate...

Tina Banerjee

Zydus Lifesciences (ZYDUSLIF IN): Strong Start of FY24 Riding on US Formulation Business

Quarterly revenue surpassed INR50B mark for 2nd consecutive quarter. Even upon a high base, US revenue increased 8% sequentially driven by new...

Tina Banerjee

Sun Pharmaceutical (SUNP IN): Q1 Profit Falls Due to One-Off Expenses; Double-Digit Revenue Growth

Sun Pharma reported 11% sales growth to INR118B in Q1, driven by the US business. Net profit declined 2% to INR20B due to one-off charges....

Tina Banerjee

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (DRRD IN): Q1FY24 Result- US Business Shines; PAT Jumps 18%

North America sales grew 79% y/y and 26% q/q to INR32 billion, driven by new product launches, continued momentum in existing products, favorable...

Tina Banerjee

Zydus Lifesciences (ZYDUSLIF IN): Strong Q4 Result Driven by US Business; Forward Growth to Moderate

Zydus Lifesciences recorded 32% revenue growth to INR50B in Q4FY23, driven by 58% growth in US formulation business. The company expects single...

Tina Banerjee

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