UPL Ltd

Q1 FY26Fertilizers & Agrochemicals

UPL Ltd Q1 FY26 Results & Concall Highlights: Revenue, Margins & Order Book

Q1 FY26 earnings call: what management guided on revenue, margins and order book.

Price₹569

Market cap₹47.5K Cr

P/E24.0

Updated23 Aug 2026

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The short version

UPL Limited expects FY '26 revenue growth of 4% to 8% and EBITDA growth of 10% to 14% compared to last year (Page 13). UPL Limited maintains FY '26 guidance of 4% to 8% revenue growth and 10% to 14% EBITDA growth versus last year.

From UPL Ltd's Q1 FY26 earnings-call transcript · updated 23 Aug 2026.

Revenue & Sales Performance

UPL Limited expects FY '26 revenue growth of 4% to 8% and EBITDA growth of 10% to 14% compared to last year (Page 13).
India crop protection (UPL SAS) saw strong 13% revenue growth in Q1 driven by 9% volume growth and 4% pricing improvement (Page 11).
Advanta (seeds platform) delivered double-digit revenue growth of 20%, with robust volume expansion of 12%, and anticipates further growth with new market entries and product launches (Pages 11, 23).
SUPERFORM, the specialty chemicals platform, grew 9% led by volume and expects continued volume-driven growth (Pages 11, 23).
Latin America, particularly Brazil, faced Q1 headwinds but is expected to recover with good growth in H2 FY '26 (Page 9, 21).
Pricing declines were modest at 1% in Q1 with some early signs of price increases in key products, suggesting potential positive pricing trends ahead (Pages 24, 14).
Growth outlook is margin accretion-led with stronger second-half contributions and ongoing operational efficiencies (Pages 13, 10).

Profitability & Margins

UPL Limited maintains FY '26 guidance of 4% to 8% revenue growth and 10% to 14% EBITDA growth versus last year. (Page 13)
The company expects margin accretion-led growth for the rest of FY '26, reflecting improved operational efficiency and product mix. (Page 13)
Q1 showed double-digit EBITDA growth with margin improvement of 150 basis points, indicating positive earnings momentum. (Page 12)
Initiatives such as new product launches (targeting $130 million revenue from product launches mostly in H2 FY '26) support growth. (Page 10)
Working capital management and debt reduction efforts improve financial health, supporting sustainable profit growth. (Pages 6 and 11)
Advanta seeds platform and SUPERFORM specialty chemicals platform showed double-digit and robust volume-led growth, respectively, supporting earnings. (Page 11)
Pricing and volume are expected to improve in Q2, particularly in Latin America and Europe. (Pages 23 and 22)

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Capital Expenditure Plans

The transcript does not explicitly mention current or future capex or specific strategic capital investments. However, some relevant points related to investment and growth initiatives include: - Advanta (Seeds platform) is exploring inorganic options and routinely scouting for assets that fit the portfolio, indicating potential future strategic acquisitions (Page 15). - Focus on operational efficiency and strategic sourcing is emphasized, contributing to a favorable cost position in Crop Protection (Page 5). - The company continues to invest in marketing excellence and new product pipeline development, targeting $130 million of new revenue from product launches, mostly in the second half of the year (Page 10). - Capital efficiency and deleveraging remain priorities, as evidenced by debt reduction and improved gearing ratios (Pages 4, 7). - Capacity building includes recruitment and overhead increases that relate to next 3-4 quarters, implying ongoing investment in human capital and operations (Page 23). No specific capex values or projects were detailed.

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Fundraising & Capital Structure

UPL Limited plans a Rights Issue with the second and final call of Rs. 180 per partly paid equity share amounting to Rs. 1,688 crores ($200 million), representing 50% of the total issue price of Rs. 360 per share. The record date is August 1, 2025, with proceeds expected by end of September 2025, subject to regulatory clearance (Page 4).
Recently prepaid a scheduled $250 million long-term loan due in September 2025, showcasing strong liquidity (Page 3).
Redeemed perpetual bonds totaling $400 million in May 2025 at the first call (Page 3).
Overall focus remains on capital efficiency, deleveraging, and strengthening the balance sheet with continued strong liquidity generation (Pages 3 and 7).

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Order Book & Pipeline

The current order book is stronger compared to the same time last year.
This stronger order book is primarily seen in the Latin America business, specifically in Brazil.
In Brazil, dealers and retailers negotiate terms and place orders for the upcoming season around this time.
The order book concept is particularly relevant to the Latin America region.
The strong order book reflects positive demand expectations for the upcoming season in Latin America.

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