BoFA Sec on Pidilite
U-P, TP raised to Rs 1475
Good 4Q. Nevertheless, enterprise dynamics are altering – must see the way it navigates macro volatility & value push.
With 40-50% enter value inflation, margin might head to the low-end of guided vary, regardless of two worth hikes already taken.
Value elasticity and competitors stay different watchouts
Furthermore, inventory valuation leaves no upside
GS on Pidilite
Purchase, TP Rs 1700
Delivered a really robust 4QFY26 with 15% income development totally pushed by underlying quantity development
Administration said that there was no channel stocking up, & demand developments in month of April have additionally remained very robust just like 4QFY26
Progress is a mix of wholesome development in core adhesives portfolio & stronger development in segments like tile adhesives and waterproofing.
Co dealing with 40-50% enter value inflation, initiated ~12-13% worth will increase
CITI on Britannia
Purchase, TP reduce to Rs 6500
Reported a smooth 4Q, with income & EBITDA every rising 6%.
Efficiency was impacted by
(1) West Asia battle disrupting exports (earlier manufactured in Oman), with a 2–2.5% drag in 4Q
(2) continued twin pricing in market as Parle maintained odd worth factors (Rs4.5/Rs9) publish GST cuts
Co is shifting export manufacturing to Mundra (Gujarat), anticipated by mid-Could; therefore, a 2–3% impression might persist in 1Q
Anticipate pricing distortions to ease as trade gamers take hikes to offset commodity inflation.
General consider pressures ought to abate within the close to time period, with development bettering from 2Q
CLSA on Britanna
Maintain, TP Rs 5569
Consolidated gross sales development of seven.1%, under estimates.
PBT missed estimate by 14% pushed by decrease gross sales development and a lower-than-expected Ebitda margin as funding in model constructing proceed, with different bills up 17%.
Quantity grew 5.5% YoY as low price-point packs (60%-65% of India enterprise) have been below strain throughout the quarter within the wholesale and rural channels as a consequence of twin pricing.
Additionally, whereas first two months of 4QFY26 noticed c.9% development, logistics challenges at BRIT’s unit in Oman had an impression March.
BRIT has taken corrective measures shifting manufacturing to the plant in Mundhra and expects worldwide enterprise to get well midway via 1QFY27.
BoFA Sec on Britannia
Impartial, TP reduce to Rs 5820
4Q development/earnings missed, impacted by aggressive strain (twin pricing in LUPs damage transactions) & abroad provide concern.
BRIT is taking corrective actions, however +ve GST reduce narratives haven’t performed out (maybe timing of mgmt. change?).
Reduce earnings 3%
Progress is prone to inch up- commodities/competitors/execution are watchouts
Macquarie on ABB
Downgrade to U-P from Impartial, TP 5470
1Q outcomes have been considerably under estimates with EBITDA /PAT decline of 27%/25% whilst gross sales grew 6%. Margin dropped 580bps YoY.
Margin declined as a consequence of gradual execution, increased enter prices, and antagonistic income combine & foreign exchange motion. Margin restoration might take some time.
New orders (+25% YoY) have been led by a big order as base orders noticed slower 9% development.
Trim EBITDA margin by 50bps in every of CY26E/CY27E/CY28E & decrease PAT 6%/6%/8%
Jefferies on ABB
Downgrade to U-P, TP Rs 5915
ABB restated March Qtr financials to mirror sale of robotics enterprise.
EBIT ex-robotics missed estimates by 29%.
Ex-robotics, EBITDA margins have been down 576 bps YoY at 12.8% on weak gross margins as rising commodity prices couldn’t be handed via
Imagine industrial capex development ex Energy T&D will proceed to be subdued.
Therefore margin restoration for ABB to earlier highs of 18-19% is unlikely.
BoFA Sec on ABB
U-P, TP Rs 4764
ABB India accomplished the divestment of its robotics enterprise; ex robotics income development slowed to six% YoY (4.3% miss on BofAe)
Margins contracted 576bps YoY on uncooked materials value inflation and income combine, whereas order development remained robust at 25% YoY
Reduce est on margin strain & robotics phase divestment; valuations stay costly
CITI on ABB
Promote, TP Rs 5200
EBITDA fell 19percentYoY & 16% under comparable estimate on margin miss
Margin miss, which reminds us of YoY contraction seen in JuneQ25, was because of the impression of commodity inflation, INR depreciation, aggressive pressures, choose worth drops & execution slippages on ME battle impression.
Orders have been robust (+25percentYoY), although consider similar is already priced in
CITI on MGL
Purchase, TP Rs 1400
MGL reported 4Q EBITDA at Rs2.6bn (-26% qoq), in step with estimates.
Whereas volumes have been barely forward (+6% yoy), this was offset by barely weaker-than-expected margins.
Reported internet earnings at Rs1.3bn (-35% qoq) was additionally largely in line.
FY26 EPS was Rs86/sh (FY25: Rs105/sh).
MGL declared a last divi. of Rs18/sh (full yr divi. of Rs30/sh).
Whereas LNG provide disruptions linked to Center East tensions proceed to pose dangers to near-term volumes & margins, current gov’t coverage initiatives stay supportive of longer-term CGD sector development, conserving us positively inclined on inventory
BoFA Sec on MGL
Purchase, TP Rs 1330
4Q EBITDA at INR2.6bn missed consensus by 13%; volumes grew +6% YoY, however gas-cost/FX volatility hit margins amid disruptions
Close to-term EBITDA margins seemingly under 4Q on increased blended fuel prices (pooled/Brent-linked fuel) and INR depreciation
Current coverage adjustments to help development particularly in D-PNG and I&C-PNG segments; FY27 capex guided at INR12bn
Jefferies On Mahanagar Fuel
Suggestion Underperform; Goal ₹1,020, Earlier Goal ₹900
EBITDA down 22% year-on-year, 6% under estimates
Margins sharply impacted as a consequence of rising fuel prices and better opex
Quantity development slowed to six% with decline for 3 consecutive quarters
Qatar North Discipline enlargement delayed to late CY2027–early CY2028
FY27E PAT reduce by 23% and FY28E PAT reduce by 7%
Estimate 17% YoY decline in PAT for FY27
Jefferies on Adani Power Options
Suggestion Purchase; Goal ₹1,665, Earlier Goal ₹900
Progress outlook is bolstered by wholesome order ebook and regular distribution development
EBITDA supply is predicted to stay strong
Capital construction stays manageable
Draw back Dangers: Lack of ability to keep up rates of interest, Market share loss
Jefferies on Cement Sector
High picks UltraTech Cement, JK Cement
Cement sector exhibiting early indicators of capital self-discipline
Main gamers lowering enlargement to handle weak capability utilisation
Capex self-discipline rising with Shree cement (Rs 3,000 cr to Rs 1,500 cr) and Ambuja cements (30–35% reduce, delay in 140 MTPA)
Shift from quantity to profitability focus, sustainability is dependent upon self-discipline in upcycle
BofA On Escorts Kubota
Suggestion Impartial, Goal ₹3,500, Earlier Goal ₹3,700
Cycle and prices cap close to time period upside
Tractor cycle softening warrants a pause close to time period whilst mid-term prospects are promising
Margin drag appears bigger than anticipated
Morgan Stanley On City Firm
Suggestion Underweight, Goal ₹128, Earlier Goal ₹120
This autumn: Strengthening the moat
Good execution and robust intent to win Instantaneous companies market
Greatest takeaway is moats within the enterprise have turn out to be even stronger than earlier than
Assume battle for the Instantaneous market is now turning into a severe one with robust capital elevating by personal friends
Assume funding might keep elevated for an extended interval