Zydus Q4 profit up 8.7% to ₹1,272 cr; ₹1,100 cr buyback as consumer wellness jumps 54%
Zydus Lifesciences posted Q4 net profit of ₹1,272 cr (+8.7%) and announced a ₹1,100 cr buyback at ₹1,150/share. Consumer wellness arm surged 54% to ₹1,483 cr, with skin & hair care up 39.7% and food & nutrition up 9.4%. FY26 revenue guided at ₹26,718 cr (+18%).
What happened
Zydus Wellness · Zydus Lifesciences Q4 net profit rose 8.7% to ₹1,272 cr; consumer wellness arm surged 54% to ₹1,483 cr with skin/hair care up 40%. Board
Key facts
- Q4 net profit ₹1,272 cr (+8.7%)
- buyback ₹1,100 cr at ₹1,150/share
- consumer wellness revenue ₹1,483 cr (+54%)
- skin & hair care +39.7%
- food & nutrition +9.4%
- FY26 revenue ₹26,718 cr (+18%)
Why this matters
The 54% surge in consumer wellness — particularly skin, hair, and food & nutrition — flags Zydus as both an acquirer and a benchmark in the pharma-to-wellness crossover, worth tracking for partnership or competitive M&A signals.