Helping You Build Wealth With Honest Research
Since 1996. Read On...

MEMBER'S LOGINX

     
Invalid Username / Password
   
     
   
     
 
Invalid Captcha
   
 
 
 
(Please do not use this option on a public machine)
 
     
 
 
 
  Sign Up | Forgot Password?  

Wockhardt Gains 5%; BSE HEALTHCARE Index Up 0.5%
Fri, 22 Nov 9:57

Wockhardt Gains 5%; BSE HEALTHCARE Index Up 0.5%Image source: alexsl/www.istockphoto.com

Wockhardt share price has zoomed 5% and is presently trading at Rs 1,231.0.

Meanwhile, the BSE HEALTHCARE index is at 42,664.5 (up 0.5%).

Among the top gainers in the BSE HEALTHCARE index today are APOLLO HOSPITALS (up 2.0%) and LAURUS LABS (up 1.9%).

ALKEM LABORATORIES (down 0.8%) and Natco Pharma (down 0.7%) are among the top losers today.

Over the last one year, Wockhardt has moved up from Rs 330.7 to Rs 1,231.0, registering a gain of Rs 900.3 (up 272.3%).

On the other hand, the BSE HEALTHCARE index has moved up from 29,583.1 to 42,664.5, registering a gain of 44.2% during the last 12 months.

The top gainers among the BSE HEALTHCARE index stocks during this same period were Jubilant Pharmova (up 158.7%), SUVEN PHARMACEUTICALS (up 115.8%) and FORTIS HEALTHCARE (up 89.5%).

Dear Reader: If You Invest in Midcap Stocks, this is for You

What About the Benchmark Indices?

The BSE Sensex is at 77,459.6 (up 0.4%).

The top gainers among the BSE Sensex today are ICICI Bank (up 1.6%) and SBI (up 1.5%). The most traded stocks in the BSE Sensex are MUNDRA PORT & SEZ and Tata Steel.

In the meantime, NSE Nifty is at 23,455.1 (up 0.5%). APOLLO HOSPITALS and Power Grid Corp. are among the top gainers in NSE NIFTY.

Over the last 12 months, the BSE Sensex has moved up from 65,655.2 to 77,459.6, registering a gain of 11,804.5 points (up 18.0%).

Wockhardt Financial Update...

Wockhardt net profit grew 78.1% YoY to Rs -160 million for the quarter ended September 2024, compared to a loss of Rs 730 million a year ago. Net sales rose 7.4% to Rs 8,090 million during the period as against Rs 7,530 million in July-September 2023.

For the year ended March 2024, Wockhardt reported 24.0% increase in net profit to Rs -4,720 million compared to net loss of Rs 6,210 million during FY23. Revenue of the company grew 5.5% to Rs 27,980 million during FY24.

The current Price to earnings ratio of Wockhardt, based on rolling 12 month earnings, stands at -67.8.


Equitymaster requests your view! Post a comment on "Wockhardt Gains 5%; BSE HEALTHCARE Index Up 0.5%". Click here!