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Aster DM Quality Care Q2 26/27 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q2 26/27 earnings summary6 Nov, 2026
Executive summary
First full quarter following the merger; 2.2 million patients served, up 12% YoY, with continuity of care maintained across the network.
Record Q2 revenue of INR 2,829.20 crore, operating EBITDA of INR 678 crore and operating EBITDA margin of 24.0%.
Integration delivered INR 16.6 crore of Q2 synergies, with an annualized run rate of INR 65 crore.
Financial highlights
Q2 revenue rose 19% YoY to INR 2,829 crore and operating EBITDA grew 25% to INR 678 crore; margin expanded 111 bps to 24.0% on a comparable basis.
Q2 normalized PAT after NCI increased 34% YoY to INR 281 crore, with a 9.9% margin; consolidated net profit was INR 322.38 crore.
H1 combined revenue grew 20% YoY to INR 5,429 crore and operating EBITDA increased 27% to INR 1,255 crore; normalized PAT rose 27% to INR 457 crore.
H1 consolidated reported revenue was INR 4,139.88 crore, PBT INR 497.43 crore and net profit INR 351.66 crore; prior periods were not restated after the merger.
Q2 gross margin was 78.3%, up from 77.6% YoY; PBT was INR 446 crore, up 19%.
Outlook and guidance
Synergy potential is INR 200 crore; run rate targeted within four quarters, with full potential expected by the sixth or seventh quarter.
Operating EBITDA margin target is 24%–25% within two to three years, including synergies, greenfield turnarounds and brownfield expansion.
Planned capacity additions of 4,230 beds are expected to take capacity from 10,840 to 15,070; 47% are brownfield and 53% greenfield.
The 454-bed Aster Trivandrum Hospital is part of FY27 expansion and progressing to plan.
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Latest events from Aster DM Quality Care
- Q1 FY 2027 saw 20% revenue and 30% EBITDA growth, but profits fell due to merger costs.ASTERDM
Q1 26/27 - Aster DM and QCIL merge to form a top 3 Indian hospital chain with 10,150+ beds and strong growth.ASTERDMInvestor Presentation
- Strong growth in revenue, capacity, and clinical excellence, with major expansion plans ahead.ASTERDMInvestor Presentation
- 15% YoY revenue and 22% EBITDA growth, merger progress, and internal restructuring marked Q3FY26.ASTERDMQ3 25/26
- Q2 FY26 delivered strong growth, margin expansion, hospital launches, and QCL merger progress.ASTERDMQ2 25/26
- Merger forms a top-three Indian hospital chain with 10,150+ beds, strong synergies, and Blackstone backing.ASTERDMM&A Announcement
- Double-digit revenue and profit growth, margin expansion, and strong outlook in H1 FY25.ASTERDMQ2 24/25
- Record net profit and EPS in Q1 FY25, driven by GCC business sale and strong India growth.ASTERDMQ1 24/25
- FY25 revenue up 12%, EBITDA margin at 19.5%, QCIL merger and major one-time gains boost results.ASTERDMQ4 24/25
Next Aster DM Quality Care earnings date
Q3 26/2729 Jan, 2027
Aster DM Quality Care
Next Aster DM Quality Care earnings date
Q3 26/2729 Jan, 2027
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Aster DM Healthcare Limited is an India-based healthcare provider operating hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies across multiple regions. The company offers medical services across various specialties, including cardiology, orthopedics, neurology, oncology, and critical care. It serves patients through a network of healthcare facilities in India and the Middle East, catering to both urban and semi-urban populations. The company is headquartered in Bengaluru, India, and its shares are listed on the NSE and BSE.