Introduction:
A leading pharma stock reported strong Q3FY25 results, with revenue rising 18.1% YoY and net profit surging 402.7%. Improved operational efficiency and cost management fueled investor confidence, pushing the stock to a 20% upper circuit following the impressive earnings growth.
Share Price movement of GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals:
On February 17, 2025, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd opened at ₹2,199.95, reaching a high of ₹2,421.60 and a low of ₹2,086.50, up 19.77% from its previous close of ₹2,018.00. Currently, it is trading at ₹2,416.90, with a market cap of ₹40,943.74 crore.
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Q3 Results:
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Q3FY25 revenue increased by 18.1% YoY to ₹98,449 crore from ₹83,337 crore. However, total expenses surged by 11.9% to ₹67,639 crore. Despite higher costs, profit before tax rose significantly by 370.8% to ₹30,810 crore from ₹6,543 crore in Q3FY24.
The company’s tax expenses saw a substantial rise, with current tax increasing to ₹7,349 crore from ₹3,141 crore. Deferred tax also moved to ₹473 crore from a negative ₹1,170 crore. Even with this higher tax outflow, net profit for Q3FY25 rose 402.7% YoY to ₹22,988 crore compared to ₹4,572 crore last year.
This significant profit growth triggered a strong rally, with the stock hitting a 20% upper circuit. The remarkable increase in net profit reflects improved operational efficiency, higher sales, and cost management, leading to positive investor sentiment and renewed confidence in the company’s long-term potential.
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Recent news About GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals :
On February 15, 2025, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved its 5-in-1 meningococcal vaccine, Penmenvy, designed to protect against MenABCWY strains.
Stock performance of GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals for Period of 1 week, 6 months and 1 year:
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals stock showed a declining trend across multiple periods. Over the past week, it dropped by 5.76%. In the last six months, the stock saw a sharper decline of 34.1%. On a yearly basis, it remained weak, falling by 10.7%, reflecting sustained pressure.
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Shareholding pattern of GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals:
All values in % | Dec-24 | Sep-24 | Jun-24 |
Promoters | 75 | 75 | 75 |
FII | 4.5 | 4.36 | 4.02 |
DII | 7.3 | 7.34 | 7.51 |
Retail & others | 13.21 | 13.3 | 13.48 |
About GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals:
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals is a leading healthcare company specializing in vaccines, medicines, and consumer health products. It focuses on respiratory, oncology, and infectious diseases, contributing to global healthcare innovation while maintaining a strong presence in India’s pharmaceutical sector with advanced research and development.
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