Anthem Biosciences LimitedQ1 FY27 Results & Financial Update

Anthem Biosciences Limited: Q1 FY27 consolidated results and company financials – revenue ₹418.22 Cr, PAT ₹119.94 Cr. Explore reported YoY/QoQ movements, margins, business drivers and management commentary. This page does not provide a rating, target price or investment recommendation.

NSE: ANTHEMPublished 18 Oct 2026Updated 18 Oct 2026~6 min read
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Revenue from operations₹418.22 CrReported Q1 FY27
Profit after tax₹119.94 CrReported Q1 FY27
EPS₹2.11Reported Q1 FY27

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Quarterly Results AnalysisExplore Anthem Biosciences Q1 FY27 quarterly results and earnings: revenue, profit (PAT), EBITDA, margins, YoY and QoQ growth, order book or business updates where reported, financial performance and management commentary. Reported figures and Nivata calculations are shown separately; no buy, sell or hold recommendation is provided.

Quarter overview

Quarterly earnings analysis

01

Anthem Biosciences reported consolidated revenue from operations of ₹4,182.18 crore (₹4,182 million) for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, marking a decrease compared to ₹5,402.09 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year and ₹6,109.43 crore in the preceding fourth quarter of FY26.

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Management attributed the top-line contraction during Q1 FY27 to timing shifts in customer deliveries rather than any structural demand erosion. The company noted that underlying demand remains robust, with a higher concentration of scheduled dispatches anticipated in the latter half of the fiscal year.

03

Consolidated EBITDA for the quarter stood at ₹175.50 crore (₹1,755 million), resulting in an EBITDA margin of 39.6%. This reflects a year-on-year expansion of 153 basis points compared to 38.1% in Q1 FY26, supported by disciplined cost efficiencies, yield optimization, and employee productivity.

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The company's balance sheet remained robust with a net cash position of ₹1,719.70 crore (₹17,197 million) as of June 30, 2026, compared to ₹784.80 crore a year ago, underpinning strong financial flexibility and liquidity.

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Profit after tax was ₹119.94 Cr for the reported quarter. EPS was ₹2.11 for the reported quarter.

01 · Business model

What does Anthem Biosciences do?

Anthem Biosciences Limited is an innovation-driven and technology-focused Contract Research, Development and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO) headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The company provides fully integrated services spanning drug discovery, development, and commercial manufacturing for both small and large molecules globally.

The business operates across specialized segments, featuring integrated capabilities in New Chemical Entities (NCE) and New Biological Entities (NBE). Its operations encompass drug discovery, custom synthesis, late-stage development, and commercial production serving emerging biotech and large pharmaceutical clients worldwide.

Anthem's manufacturing and research infrastructure is anchored across multiple facilities in Karnataka, including Unit I in Bommasandra and Units II and III in Harohalli, alongside specialized operational subsidiaries such as Neoanthem Lifesciences Private Limited.

02 · Historical context

What shaped the business before this quarter

Corporate Transition

Previously operating as Anthem Biosciences Private Limited, the entity transitioned its corporate status to Anthem Biosciences Limited following equity and regulatory restructuring.

ESOP Implementation

The company established and executed ESOP Scheme 2024, leading to subsequent equity allotments approved by the Board in prior periods.

03 · Financial snapshot

Current-quarter financial snapshot

MetricQ1 FY27
Revenue from operations₹418.22 Cr
Total income₹443.11 Cr
Profit before tax₹144.58 Cr
Profit after tax₹119.94 Cr
EPS₹2.11

04 · Why it moved

Why the quarter looked the way it did

What drove revenue

CRDMO Segment Performance

The CRDMO business delivered revenue of ₹3,408.02 crore during Q1 FY27, accounting for approximately 81.5% of total operating revenues.

Specialty Ingredients Segment

Specialty Ingredients generated revenue of ₹774.16 crore for the quarter, contributing approximately 18.5% to the consolidated top-line mix.

Delivery Timing Shifts

Revenue recognition was impacted by scheduled delivery timelines shifting toward subsequent quarters of FY27, leading to a temporary sequential and annual dip in recognized sales.

What drove margins

EBITDA Margin Expansion

EBITDA margin strengthened to 39.6% in Q1 FY27 compared to 38.1% in Q1 FY26, driven by yield optimization and operational cost controls.

Input Cost Management

Cost of materials consumed and inventory adjustments moderated to ₹146.20 crore (combined inventory and consumption lines), easing raw material pressures.

Employee and Operating Expenses

Employee benefit expenses stood at ₹78.84 crore for the consolidated entity, reflecting productivity enhancements and team scaling.

05 · Demand, customers & order book

Where demand is coming from

Pipeline and Molecules

Maintains an active portfolio spanning 14 commercial molecules and 10 late-stage (Phase III) development molecules.

06 · Segments, products & geography

Which parts of the business are doing the work

Segments and products

CRDMO Operations

Delivered ₹3,408.02 crore in revenues with a segment gross profit of ₹232.26 crore before unallocated expenditures.

Specialty Ingredients Operations

Contributed ₹774.16 crore in revenue with gross segment profit of ₹39.76 crore for the quarter.

Geography and market mix

Global Client Base

Serves innovator-focused emerging biotech and large multinational pharmaceutical companies across international markets alongside domestic operations.

07 · Capacity, projects & execution

What is being built, commissioned or delivered

Capacity, production and utilisation

Infrastructure Capacities

Maintains custom synthesis capacity of 425 KL alongside fermentation capacity of 142 KL across its manufacturing sites.

Projects, capex and execution

Asset Utilization

Gross fixed assets turnover stood at 1.10x for Q1 FY27, reflecting efficient deployment of capital infrastructure across manufacturing units.

08 · Strategy & new businesses

How the company is trying to change its growth mix

Subsidiary Integration

Incorporates operations through wholly owned subsidiary Neoanthem Lifesciences Private Limited to augment specialized life sciences capabilities.

09 · Reported developments

What changed operationally

Margin Resilience

Achieved year-on-year expansion in both EBITDA margin (39.6% vs 38.1%) and PAT margin (27.1% vs 24.1%) despite lower quarterly revenue recognition.

Strong Balance Sheet

Net cash reserves more than doubled year-on-year to ₹1,719.70 crore, providing strong financial backing for future operational scale-up.

10 · Pressure points & risks

What is not going smoothly

Revenue Contraction

Consolidated operating revenue decreased by 22.6% YoY to ₹4,182.18 crore due to timing shifts in customer dispatches during the quarter.

11 · Items worth noticing

The line items that can distort a quick read

Other Operating Income

Quarterly income includes ₹1.30 crore of other operating income from forex gains and RoDTEP incentives, alongside ₹23.60 crore of financial and non-operating income.

12 · Cash flow & balance sheet

Profit is one thing. Cash and funding tell another part of the story.

Net Cash Position

Net cash reserves expanded substantially to ₹1,719.70 crore as of June 30, 2026, compared to ₹784.80 crore as of June 30, 2025.

Capital allocation & funding

Minimal Financial Leverage

Finance costs remained minimal at ₹0.89 crore (₹8.87 million) for the quarter, reflecting a near debt-free capital structure.

13 · Management guidance & targets

What management is targeting from here

Management Growth Outlook

Management stated a firm commitment to sustaining revenue growth aligned with long-term historical performance, backed by a heavier concentration of deliveries scheduled for the second half of FY27.

14 · Beyond the numbers

What changed beyond the numbers

Reported update

Return Ratios

Reported annualized return on equity (ROE) of 15.4% and post-tax ROCE of 23.3% for Q1 FY27.

Reported update

ESOP Allotment

Allotted 1,670,909 fully paid-up equity shares of ₹2 each during the quarter under ESOP Scheme 2024.

15 · Previous-quarter changes

What changed since the previous quarter

Sequential Moderation

Operating revenues and profitability moderated sequentially from Q4 FY26 highs due to normal cyclical delivery scheduling and timing variations.

16 · Key Q&A

The quarter, answered directly

What does Anthem Biosciences do?

Anthem Biosciences Limited is an innovation-driven and technology-focused Contract Research, Development and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO) headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The company provides fully integrated services spanning drug discovery, development, and commercial manufacturing for both small and large molecules globally.

What is the clearest takeaway from Q1 FY27?

Anthem Biosciences reported consolidated revenue from operations of ₹4,182.18 crore (₹4,182 million) for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, marking a decrease compared to ₹5,402.09 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year and ₹6,109.43 crore in the preceding fourth quarter of FY26.

What drove revenue or demand?

The CRDMO business delivered revenue of ₹3,408.02 crore during Q1 FY27, accounting for approximately 81.5% of total operating revenues.

What mattered most for margins or profitability?

EBITDA margin strengthened to 39.6% in Q1 FY27 compared to 38.1% in Q1 FY26, driven by yield optimization and operational cost controls.

What changed operationally beyond the headline numbers?

Maintains custom synthesis capacity of 425 KL alongside fermentation capacity of 142 KL across its manufacturing sites.

What is management guiding or targeting from here?

Management stated a firm commitment to sustaining revenue growth aligned with long-term historical performance, backed by a heavier concentration of deliveries scheduled for the second half of FY27.

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18 · Next filing checkpoints

What the next disclosure can confirm or change

  1. 01

    H2 Delivery Execution: Monitor execution of scheduled customer deliveries in the second half of FY27 to verify management's guidance on revenue catch-up.

  2. 02

    Margin Sustenance: Track whether EBITDA margins can be sustained near the 39.6% level as delivery volumes scale up across the remainder of the fiscal year.

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