UPL’s Stunning Rebound: From ₹1217 Cr Loss to ₹828 Cr Profit – Shares Soar to 52-Week High with a Fresh ‘Buy’ Upgrade!

UPL Ltd. reported a strong recovery in Q3 2025, posting a net profit of ₹828 crore, a sharp contrast to last year’s ₹1,217 crore loss. Revenue grew by 10% to ₹10,907 crore, while EBITDA surged to ₹2,162 crore, improving margins to 19.8%. The company’s stock surged to a 52-week high, and Investec upgraded its rating to ‘Buy’ with a target price of ₹700.

CONTENTS:

• UPL Q3 2025: Revenue Up 10% and ₹8.28B Net Profit Mark Turnaround
• Investec Upgrades UPL to ‘Buy’ as Price Target Soars to ₹700 Amid Strong Q3 Recovery
• UPL Q3 2025: Net Profit Rebounds to ₹828 Crore with 10.3% Revenue Growth and EBITDA Margin Jump to 19.8%
• UPL Q3 2025: Recovery Boosts Net Profit to ₹828 Crore, Lifts Stock 7.1% to 52-Week High
• UPL, SRF Among Stocks Hitting 52-Week Highs on Feb 3, 2025 Amid Broader Market Decline

UPL’s Stunning Rebound: From ₹1217 Cr Loss to ₹828 Cr Profit – Shares Soar to 52-Week High with a Fresh ‘Buy’ Upgrade!

UPL Q3 2025: Revenue Up 10% and ₹8.28B Net Profit Mark Turnaround

UPL’s Stunning Rebound: From ₹1217 Cr Loss to ₹828 Cr Profit UPL reported its third-quarter earnings for the fiscal year 2025, showing a significant recovery from the previous year. The company posted a revenue of ₹109.1 billion, a 10% increase compared to the same period in 2024. Net income stood at ₹8.28 billion, a sharp contrast to the ₹12.2 billion loss in 3Q 2024, reflecting a turnaround in profitability. The profit margin was 7.6%, improving from the previous year’s loss. Earnings per share (EPS) reached ₹9.98, a notable improvement from the loss of ₹17.11 per share in 3Q 2024.

Looking ahead, UPL’s revenue is expected to grow at an average rate of 8.2% per year over the next three years, slightly below the projected 13% growth for India’s chemicals industry. Despite the positive results, UPL faces some risks, including two identified warning signs. The company’s stock price has remained relatively stable in the past week.

Investec Upgrades UPL to ‘Buy’ as Price Target Soars to ₹700 Amid Strong Q3 Recovery

UPL’s Stunning Rebound: From ₹1217 Cr Loss to ₹828 Cr Profit Investec has upgraded UPL Ltd.’s stock rating from ‘Sell’ to ‘Buy’ following the company’s strong third-quarter performance. The brokerage has raised its price target for UPL by 56%, increasing it from ₹450 to ₹700, which suggests a 16% upside from the stock’s current price.

Investec highlighted that UPL’s operational performance exceeded expectations, its outlook is improving, and its valuations remain attractive. The company is expected to meet its guidance, driven by a recovery in global demand and improved operational efficiency. Additionally, UPL’s EBITDA estimates for FY25-27 have been increased by 1-3%.

The company has also made progress in reducing its debt, with a $745 million decrease in net debt compared to last year, although its net debt is slightly higher than March 2024 levels. UPL remains confident in delivering its EBITDA and free cash flow targets for the fiscal year. The company reported a net profit of ₹828 crore, a significant recovery from a loss of ₹1,217 crore in the same quarter last year. Revenue grew 10% to ₹10,907 crore, driven by a 9% increase in volume and 5% price growth, although forex issues in Brazil affected results.

UPL’s stock closed 0.17% higher at ₹604.30, reaching a 52-week high.

UPL Q3 2025: Net Profit Rebounds to ₹828 Crore with 10.3% Revenue Growth and EBITDA Margin Jump to 19.8%

UPL’s Stunning Rebound: From ₹1217 Cr Loss to ₹828 Cr Profit UPL Ltd. reported a strong recovery in its financial performance for the October-December quarter of fiscal 2025, returning to profitability with a net profit of ₹828 crore, compared to a loss of ₹1,217 crore during the same period last year. This positive turnaround led to a 9% surge in UPL’s stock price, which reached ₹617.80 per share on the NSE, before settling 6.69% higher at ₹604.90.

The company’s total income rose to ₹11,077 crore, up from ₹10,038 crore in the same quarter last year, while revenue from operations grew by 10.3% to ₹10,907 crore. EBITDA saw a significant jump to ₹2,162 crore, compared to ₹416 crore last year, with an improved EBITDA margin of 19.8%, up from 4.2% YoY.

UPL attributed this growth to the normalization of business, recovery in volumes and prices, and a focus on improving working capital. The company is confident in achieving its full-year EBITDA and free cash flow guidance, as it expects continued recovery and a return to high contribution margins.

UPL Q3 2025: Recovery Boosts Net Profit to ₹828 Crore, Lifts Stock 7.1% to 52-Week High

UPL’s Stunning Rebound: From ₹1217 Cr Loss to ₹828 Cr Profit UPL Ltd. has expressed confidence in meeting its full-year EBITDA and free cash flow guidance, following a strong recovery in the third quarter. As a result, the company’s stock surged by 7.6% intraday and reached a 52-week high.

UPL reported a net profit of ₹828 crore for the quarter, a notable turnaround from a ₹1,217 crore loss during the same period last year. The company benefited from lower finance costs and reduced material consumption costs, which contributed to the improved bottom-line figure.

Revenue for the quarter grew by 10% to ₹10,907 crore, driven by a 9% increase in volume and a 5% rise in prices, though forex challenges in Brazil impacted the results. EBITDA jumped to ₹2,162 crore, up from ₹416 crore last year, with the EBITDA margin expanding to 19.8% from 4.2%.

The company also reduced its net debt by $745 million compared to last year, although it remains slightly higher than in March 2024. UPL’s management, including Chairman Jai Shroff and CEO Mike Frank, emphasized a strong recovery, customer-focused strategies, and continued improvements in margins, which are expected to persist into the next quarter and fiscal year. Shares of UPL closed at ₹610.4, marking a 7.1% rise following the earnings announcement.

UPL, SRF Among Stocks Hitting 52-Week Highs on Feb 3, 2025 Amid Broader Market Decline

UPL’s Stunning Rebound: From ₹1217 Cr Loss to ₹828 Cr Profit On February 3, 2025, shares of UPL, SRF, United Breweries, Eicher Motors, and SBI Cards & Payment Services reached new 52-week highs. This comes amid a broader market decline, with the Nifty 50 dropping by 0.74% and the Sensex falling by 0.6%. Other companies like Jaiprakash Associates, JSW Energy, Tube Investments of India, Indian Oil Corporation, and Bank of Baroda hit 52-week lows on the same day.

Within the BSE Sensex index, Maruti Suzuki India, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, Nestle India, and Mahindra & Mahindra were the top gainers, while Larsen & Toubro, NTPC, Power Grid Corporation of India, Tata Steel, and Tata Motors were the biggest losers. In the Bank Nifty index, IndusInd Bank, IDFC First Bank, and AU Small Finance Bank posted gains, whereas CANARA Bank, Federal Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, and Punjab National Bank saw losses.