Wockhardt shares jump 10% after profitability returns in Q4, margins expand on revenue growth

HomeMarket NewsWockhardt shares jump 10% after profitability returns in Q4, margins expand on revenue growth

Segment-wise, the India branded business posted steady growth, with Q4 revenue rising 18% to ₹112 crore from ₹95 crore last year. For the full year FY26, the segment grew 15% to ₹523 crore versus ₹456 crore.

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Shares of Wockhardt Ltd. climbed over 10% on Tuesday, May 5, after the company reported a strong set of earnings for the March quarter.

Revenue rose 30% year-on-year to ₹965 crore in Q4FY26, compared to ₹743 crore in the same period last year.

The company swung to a profit of ₹166 crore, against a loss of ₹25 crore a year ago. Margins also expanded sharply to 23.3% from 9% YoY.

Segment-wise, the India branded business posted steady growth, with Q4 revenue rising 18% to ₹112 crore from ₹95 crore last year. For the full year FY26, the segment grew 15% to ₹523 crore versus ₹456 crore.

The India ‘others’ segment saw a decline, with Q4 revenue at ₹79 crore compared to ₹111 crore YoY, while FY26 revenue came in at ₹217 crore versus ₹230 crore last year.

The UK business delivered healthy growth, with Q4 revenue increasing 20% YoY to ₹349 crore, and full-year FY26 revenue rising 13% to ₹1,318 crore.

Emerging markets (EM) stood out, with Q4 revenue surging 124% YoY to ₹320 crore from ₹143 crore. For FY26, EM revenue grew 35% to ₹958 crore.

The Ireland business also recorded moderate growth, with Q4 revenue up 12% to ₹52 crore and FY26 revenue rising 16% to ₹209 crore.

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