Fermenta 9MFY26 Consolidated Revenues up 25% YoY; Net profit up 20% YoY

PRNewswire
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 10: Fermenta Biotech Limited (BSE: 506414) (Bloomberg: FERMENTA.IN) (Reuters: FERM.BO), India's leading manufacturer of premium-grade APIs, intermediates, and mixes of vitamins and minerals for the global markets, today announced that its consolidated revenue (other than from real estate) for the nine months ended 31 December 2025 was INR 413.6 crore, up 41% from the same year-ago period; EBITDA for the nine months ended 31 December 2025 was INR 95.1 crore, up 86% from the same year-ago period on the back of strong growth in Vitamin D3 - Human Nutrition.
On the back of strong growth in Vitamin D3 - Human Nutrition:
- Consolidated Revenue for 9MFY26 INR 421.2 crore, up by INR 83.6 crore YoY
- Consolidated EBITDA for 9MFY26 INR 97.2 crore, up 20% YoY
- Q3FY26 Consolidated Revenues INR 140.5 crore, down 11% YoY; up 4% QoQ


Performance highlights
- Human nutrition segment volumes grew 46% over 9MFY25
- Animal nutrition segment volumes grew 52% over 9MFY25 and average realization down by 8% over 9MFY25
- Green chemistry sales in 9M FY26 surpassed those in full-year FY25, with 9M FY26 sales at INR 9 crore compared with INR 7 crore in FY25
- Other Income includes non-recurring insurance claim received amounting to INR 2.7 crore in Q1FY26 and 9MFY26
- Our German toll manufacturing subsidiary's 9MFY26 revenue was INR 65.4 crore, up 147% YoY from the same period a year ago, with EBITDA at INR 11.2 crore, up 28% YoY. Our US trading business subsidiary's 9MFY26 revenue was INR 37.5 crore, up 4% from a year ago, with EBITDA at INR 1.1 crore loss against INR 1.6 crore profit in the same period a year ago.
- Continued utilisation of slow moving semi-finished inventory used in animal feed production resulted in further reversal of INR 2.0 crore in the current quarter.
- The Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on 19 September 2025 approved transfer of the 'Environment Division' as a going concern on a slump sale basis, effective 01 October 2025, to its wholly owned subsidiary, Fermenta Environment Solutions Private Limited, for a sales consideration of INR 19 crore.
- On 21 November 2025, the Government of India notified four new Labour Codes, which have resulted in a one-time, exceptional expense of INR 2.19 crore towards employee benefits.
- On 10 December 2025, the Board approved INR 110 crore capex at Dahej for plant-based Vitamin D3 (with Indian patent protection), green chemistry enzymes (CAL-B Lipase and Penicillin G Acylase), and Vitamin D3 derivatives, reinforcing Fermenta's leadership in sustainable biocatalysis and Vitamin D3 innovation.
Commenting on the results, Prashant Nagre, Managing Director, said:
"The turnaround of FY25 was further confirmed in 9MFY26. While growth of revenue, excluding that from real estate unlocking, was 57% in FY25 over FY24, in 9MFY26 revenue was already 96.9% of that achieved in full FY25.
Our 9MFY26 EBITDA (excluding real estate) demonstrates robust operational leverage--in just nine months of FY26, we have already surpassed our full-year FY25 EBITDA by 14.1%.
While human nutrition volumes grew by 43% in FY25 over FY24, we have further seen the volumes grow by 46% in 9MFY26 over 9MFY25.
Our sustained volume momentum, combined with improving margins, positions Fermenta well for continued value creation
We remain focused on scaling our core human nutrition business while exploring strategic opportunities Our INR 110 crore capex at Dahej will establish commercial-scale production of plant-based Vitamin D3--for which we hold Indian patent protection--alongside expanded enzyme capacity and new Vitamin D3 derivatives. This strengthens our position as one of the world's leading fully integrated Vitamin D3 manufacturers while positioning us at the forefront of sustainable biocatalysis."

About Fermenta Biotech Limited
Fermenta Biotech Limited (www.fermentabiotech.com) delivers best-in-class, science-validated nutritional ingredients across pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, food & beverage, veterinary, and animal nutrition industries. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities located at Kullu (Himachal Pradesh), Dahej (Gujarat), and Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh), supported by the R&D Excellence Centre at Thane (near Mumbai) drive Fermenta's comprehensive portfolio of premium vitamins, nutritional premixes and ingredients that exceed the unique needs and stringent regulatory standards of over 400 discerning customers in more than 60 countries. With decades of expertise at global-scale complex manufacturing, Fermenta also provide research-based custom solutions in green chemistry, APIs & intermediates, and environmental solutions.
Disclaimer
No representation or warranty, express or implied, is made as to, and no reliance should be placed on, the fairness, accuracy, completeness or correctness of the information or opinions contained in this release. Such information and opinions are in all events not current after the date of this release. Certain statements made in this release may not be based on historical information or facts and may be "forward looking statements" based on the currently held beliefs and assumptions of the management of Fermenta Biotech Limited ("Company" or "FBL" or Fermenta), which are expressed in good faith and in their opinion reasonable, including those relating to the Company's general business plans and strategy, its future financial condition and growth prospects and future developments in its industry and its competitive and regulatory environment. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the actual results, financial condition, performance or achievements of the Company or industry results to differ materially from the results, financial condition, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including future changes or developments in the Company's business, its competitive environment and political, economic, legal and social conditions. Further, past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. Given these risks, uncertainties and other factors, viewers of this release are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect future events or developments. This release is for general information purposes only, without regard to any specific objectives, financial situations or informational needs of any particular person. This release does not constitute an offer or invitation to purchase or subscribe for any securities in any jurisdiction. No part of it should form the basis of or be relied upon in connection with any investment decision or any contract or commitment to purchase or subscribe for any securities. This release is confidential and may not be copied or disseminated, in whole or in part, and in any manner.
Contact
Varadvinayak Khambete|
varadvinayak.khambete@fermentabiotech.com
Logo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2740927/5437566/Fermenta_Biotech_Logo.jpg
(ADVERTORIAL DISCLAIMER: The above press release has been provided by PRNewswire. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of the same)