Adani Power Shares Climb 2% on 1:5 Stock Split Approval
Adani Power's board approved a 1:5 stock split, dividing each Rs 10 share into five Rs 2 shares, aiming to increase retail investor accessibility. The company's Q3 results showed mixed performance with a 15.50% YoY decline in net profit to Rs 3,305 crore and a 5.90% drop in revenue to Rs 14,167 crore. Despite a 21% stock decline over the past year, analysts maintain a 'Strong Buy' rating with an average target price of Rs 634, suggesting an 11% upside potential.

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Adani Power shares saw a nearly 2% increase, reaching Rs 575.00, following the company's board approval of a 1:5 stock split. This strategic move aims to enhance retail investor participation by making the shares more accessible.
Stock Split Details
The board has given the green light to subdivide each equity share with a face value of Rs 10.00 into five shares with a face value of Rs 2.00. It's important to note that this split won't alter the company's total share capital, which stands at Rs 3,856.90 crore. The record date for this split is yet to be announced, pending shareholder approval.
Financial Performance
Adani Power's recent quarterly results paint a mixed picture:
Metric | Current Quarter | Year-on-Year Change |
---|---|---|
Consolidated Net Profit | Rs 3,305.00 crore | -15.50% |
Revenue from Operations | Rs 14,167.00 crore | -5.90% |
EBITDA (Continuing Operations) | Rs 5,744.00 crore | -8.70% |
While the year-on-year comparisons show declines, it's worth noting that EBITDA from continuing operations saw a 12.70% increase on a sequential basis.
Market Sentiment
Despite the recent uptick, Adani Power's stock has experienced a 21.00% decline over the past 12 months. However, looking at a longer time frame, the stock has delivered an impressive 105.00% return over two years.
Analysts maintain a positive outlook on Adani Power:
- Consensus Rating: Strong Buy
- Average Target Price: Rs 634.00
- Potential Upside: 11.00%
The stock split decision, coupled with the company's financial performance and analyst sentiment, suggests that Adani Power is focusing on broadening its investor base while navigating market challenges.
Historical Stock Returns for Adani Power
1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
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+1.90% | +1.24% | -1.21% | +14.10% | -16.37% | +1,507.09% |