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Hester Biosciences Limited Q1 FY27 results press release summary

NSE: HESTERBIO · BSE: 524669

Results press release of 30 Jul 2026, summarised by AI from the filing.

Hester Q1 FY27 standalone revenue ₹726.60 cr (+14%) and PAT ₹147.11 cr (+88%); consolidated PAT ₹967.32 cr (+459%) on ₹853.49 mn exceptional gain.

Key takeaways

  1. FY27 guidance Hester will focus on strengthening biologicals portfolio, expanding market penetration, advancing R&D, improving manufacturing efficiency and cost discipline.
  2. Exceptional gain Gates Foundation loan amendment at Hester Africa reduced outstanding loan from USD 12.0 million to USD 5.0 million, yielding ₹853.49 mn exceptional gain.
  3. Poultry growth Poultry Healthcare revenue rose 48% to ₹617.69 cr on higher institutional business, deeper market penetration and health products traction.
  4. Animal Healthcare risk Animal Healthcare revenue fell 50% to ₹108.44 cr due to delays in government tender execution, not a change in underlying demand.

Original filing on BSE

Hester Biosciences Limited Q1 FY27 results

As filed: Revenue ₹77.2 cr (−8% year on year), EBITDA ₹22.8 cr (−1% year on year), PAT ₹96.7 cr (−25% year on year), EBITDA margin 29.5% (+211 bps).

The Q1 FY27 score, against the company's own trend, is for premium members.

Earlier results and the share price after them

  • Q4 FY26: Revenue ₹100 cr (+22% year on year), EBITDA ₹34.3 cr (+81% year on year), PAT ₹16.6 cr (+300% year on year), EBITDA margin 34.3% (+1,000 bps). Score 87 of 100, Above trend. Revenue and profit before exceptional items growth were well above the company's own trend; EBITDA growth was above it. EBITDA margin rose 1000 bps year on year. Tax rate 37%. Revenue grew on the previous quarter, against its usual seasonal pattern. Share price after the results: +12.2% in 28 days (Nifty 500: −0.1%).
  • Q3 FY26: Revenue ₹77.4 cr (+23% year on year), EBITDA ₹17.8 cr (+300% year on year), PAT ₹9.3 cr (−15% year on year), EBITDA margin 23.0% (+1,000 bps). Score 71 of 100, Above trend. Revenue and EBITDA growth were well above the company's own trend; profit growth was below it. EBITDA margin rose 1000 bps year on year. Consolidated profit -15% but standalone +167%. Profit fell 34% from last quarter. Share price after the results: +6.5% in 28 days (Nifty 500: +0.1%).
  • Q2 FY26: Revenue ₹71.0 cr (−15% year on year), EBITDA ₹11.0 cr (−42% year on year), PAT ₹14.0 cr (+75% year on year), EBITDA margin 15.5% (−713 bps). Score 21 of 100, Below trend. Revenue and EBITDA growth were well below the company's own trend; profit growth was above it. EBITDA margin fell 713 bps year on year. Other income 67% of PBT. Consolidated profit +75% but standalone -22%. Revenue fell 15% from last quarter. Profit rose ₹6.0 cr on a year ago, more than the ₹4.0 cr it added the year before. Share price after the results: −2.1% in 30 days (Nifty 500: +0.2%).
  • Q1 FY26: Revenue ₹84.0 cr (+2% year on year), EBITDA ₹23.0 cr (+28% year on year), PAT ₹17.0 cr (+143% year on year), EBITDA margin 27.4% (+543 bps). Score 62 of 100, In line with trend. Revenue growth was in line with the company's own trend; EBITDA growth was above it; profit growth was well above it. EBITDA margin rose 543 bps year on year. Consolidated profit +143% but standalone +0%. Share price after the results: +3.9% in 28 days (Nifty 500: −2.0%).
  • Q4 FY25: Revenue ₹82.0 cr (+4% year on year), EBITDA ₹19.0 cr (+19% year on year), PAT ₹2.0 cr (−67% year on year), EBITDA margin 23.2% (+292 bps). Score 39 of 100, Below trend. Revenue growth was in line with the company's own trend; EBITDA growth was above it; profit growth was well below it. EBITDA margin rose 292 bps year on year. Tax rate 100%. Consolidated profit -67% but standalone +43%. Profit fell 82% from last quarter. Share price after the results: +10.0% in 28 days (Nifty 500: +6.1%).
  • Q3 FY25: Revenue ₹63.0 cr (−6% year on year), EBITDA ₹4.0 cr (−60% year on year), PAT ₹11.0 cr (+175% year on year), EBITDA margin 6.4% (−858 bps). Score 29 of 100, Below trend. Revenue growth was below the company's own trend; EBITDA growth was well below it; profit growth was well above it. EBITDA margin fell 858 bps year on year. Other income 67% of PBT. Consolidated profit +175% but standalone -33%. Revenue fell 25% from last quarter.
  • Q2 FY25: Revenue ₹84.0 cr (+20% year on year), EBITDA ₹19.0 cr (+46% year on year), PAT ₹8.0 cr (+100% year on year), EBITDA margin 22.6% (+405 bps). Score 86 of 100, Above trend. EBITDA margin rose 405 bps year on year. Not enough history for a trend yet: scored on growth alone.

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