Mankind Pharma shares jump 11% after robust Q2 earnings and upbeat broker forecasts
Mankind Pharma’s stock rose 11% over two days as the company posted a 37.7% YoY profit increase for Q2 FY27, prompting broker upgrades.
Mankind Pharma’s shares surged 6.5% to ₹2,451.95 on the BSE, extending a rally that lifted the stock 11% in two sessions after the firm released its Q2 FY27 results. The company posted a 37.7% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit, reaching ₹716 crore, while revenue climbed 17.3% to ₹4,338 crore, largely on domestic sales of chronic-care drugs. EBITDA rose 27.2% to ₹1,175 crore, with margins improving to 27.1%.
Brokerages such as JM Financial Institutional Securities and Systematix Institutional Research upgraded their outlooks, citing stronger volume, export performance and a favorable domestic revival, and set new target prices of ₹2,638 and higher. Jefferies increased its EBITDA forecast by 3%, valued the company at 22× Dec-28 EBITDA and retained a buy rating. Management reaffirmed its FY27 EBITDA margin guidance and highlighted continued R&D investment.
Why it matters
The earnings beat and share rally signal strong growth prospects for India's pharmaceutical sector.
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