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Highlights
- The presented financial data is Standalone to provide a comprehensive overview of the company performance.
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 2.33 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 4.57 %.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been either a marginal increase or a decline in other income over the past year which is 19.41 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 2.94%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Pfizer Limited. Notable increase of 6.3 % in net profit Year to Year, Pfizer Limited’s profitability increased by 5.07 % in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 6.30 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 5.07 % in previous quarter. Positive impact on shareholders.
Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
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Sales | Rs. 575.21 Cr | Rs. 562.86 Cr | Rs. 588.59 Cr | + 4.57 % | + 2.33 % |
Expenses | Rs. 392.6 Cr | Rs. 385.37 Cr | Rs. 399.34 Cr | + 3.63 % | + 1.72 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 182.61 Cr | Rs. 177.49 Cr | Rs. 189.25 Cr | + 6.63 % | + 3.64 % |
OPM % | 31.75 % | 31.53 % | 32.15 % | + 0.62 % | + 0.4 % |
Other Income | Rs. 36.07 Cr | Rs. 41.84 Cr | Rs. 43.07 Cr | + 2.94 % | + 19.41 % |
Interest | Rs. 2.73 Cr | Rs. 2.11 Cr | Rs. 2.1 Cr | -0.47 % | -23.08 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 15.43 Cr | Rs. 14.6 Cr | Rs. 14.99 Cr | + 2.67 % | -2.85 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 200.52 Cr | Rs. 202.62 Cr | Rs. 215.23 Cr | + 6.22 % | + 7.34 % |
Tax % | 25.71 % | 25.62 % | 26.43 % | + 0.81 % | + 0.72 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 148.96 Cr | Rs. 150.71 Cr | Rs. 158.35 Cr | + 5.07 % | + 6.3 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 32.56 | Rs. 32.94 | Rs. 0 | 0 % | 0 % |
Today, we’re looking at Pfizer Limited’s financial performance for the Q2(Sep 2024-25).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 2.33 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 4.57 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 3.63 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 1.72 %. Operating profit, while up 3.64 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 6.63 %, signaling a short-term expansion in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % echoes this narrative, showing resilience on an annual basis with an increase of 0.4 %, but an expansion of 0.62 % sequentially. Other income rose by 2.94 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 19.41 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -0.47 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year decrease remains at a moderate -23.08 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 2.67 % quarter-on-quarter, yet on an annual scale, they experienced a reduction of -2.85 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 7.34 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 6.22 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 0.72 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter increase of 0.81 %. Net profit rose by 6.3 % year-on-year but experienced a 5.07 % expansion from the last quarter. In summary, Pfizer Limited’s annual performance indicates steady growth, although the quarter-on-quarter figures suggest some areas may require strategic attention.
Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
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Sales | Rs. 575.21 Cr | Rs. 562.86 Cr | Rs. 588.59 Cr | + 4.57 % | + 2.33 % |
Expenses | Rs. 392.6 Cr | Rs. 385.37 Cr | Rs. 399.34 Cr | + 3.63 % | + 1.72 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 182.61 Cr | Rs. 177.49 Cr | Rs. 189.25 Cr | + 6.63 % | + 3.64 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 148.96 Cr | Rs. 150.71 Cr | Rs. 158.35 Cr | + 5.07 % | + 6.3 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 32.56 | Rs. 32.94 | Rs. 0 | 0 % | 0 % |
In reviewing Pfizer Limited’s 2024-25(Q2) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 2.33 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 4.57 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 1.72 % compared to the previous year, with a 3.63 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 3.64 % annually, and saw a 6.63 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 6.3 %, and experienced a 5.07 % increase from the previous quarter. In essence, while Pfizer Limited exhibits strong annual growth indicators, short-term improvements suggest the potential for recovery and the importance of strategic adjustments to counter market challenges effectively. That’s all for now in the financial sector.
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Current Price
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