UPL Ltd., a global agrochemicals manufacturer, reported a solid quarterly performance for the third quarter ending December 31, 2024. The company’s stock hit a 52-week high, surging over 6% to Rs 603.20 during today’s session. The rally was driven by the company’s positive financials and its confident outlook for the upcoming quarters.
Key Q3 FY25 Financial Highlights:
- Revenue: Rs 10,907 crore, up 10% YoY, supported by 9% volume growth and a 5% increase in prices.
- EBITDA: Rs 2,162 crore, a significant jump from Rs 416 crore in Q3 FY24. EBITDA margins improved to 19.8%, compared to 4.2% last year.
- Net profit: Rs 828 crore, recovering from a net loss of Rs 1,217 crore in Q3 FY24.
- Net debt reduction: Down by $745 million compared to last year but higher by $363 million compared to March 2024.
Key Drivers of Performance:
The company attributed its turnaround to reduced finance costs, lower raw material expenses, and increased operational efficiency. UPL also benefited from price improvements and volume recovery across its key markets.
Chairman & Group CEO Jai Shroff commented, “We are seeing a strong bounce back versus last year, with business normalization and recovery of volumes and prices, helping regain our high contribution margins.”
Management Outlook:
Mike Frank, UPL Corporation’s CEO, emphasized the company’s improved profitability due to customer-focused initiatives, marketing excellence, and new product launches. He said, “We expect these benefits to continue into Q4 and the next financial year.”
Stock Performance Overview:
- Current Price: Rs 603.20 (+6.39%)
- Previous Close: Rs 566.95
- Day Range: Rs 567.75 – Rs 617.80
- 52-Week Range: Rs 429.52 – Rs 617.80
- Market Cap: Rs 47,882 crore
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