Goldman Sachs Offloads Rs 355 Crore Eternal Shares in Block Deal
Goldman Sachs sold over 1 crore Eternal shares to BofA Securities for Rs 355.32 crore at Rs 329 per share. Eternal's stock closed at Rs 328.20, down 0.24%. The company's market cap is Rs 3.16 lakh crore. Q2 results showed 70% revenue growth to Rs 7,167 crore, but net profit fell 90% to Rs 25 crore due to investments in quick commerce. Blinkit, Eternal's quick commerce segment, saw 125% year-on-year growth in net order value, outpacing competitor Swiggy's Instamart.

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Eternal has been the subject of a significant block deal, with Goldman Sachs selling over 1 crore shares for Rs 355.32 crore to BofA Securities at Rs 329 per share. The transaction price matched Wednesday's closing price for Eternal shares.
Market Performance
Eternal shares closed at Rs 328.20, experiencing a marginal decline of 0.24%. Despite this slight dip, the stock has shown robust performance over the past year:
- All-time high: Rs 343.90 (reached on September 22)
- One-year returns: 20%
- Outperformance: Surpassed Nifty and BSE Sensex, which posted negative 3% returns
Analyst Outlook
HSBC has expressed confidence in Eternal's prospects, raising its target price to Rs 390 from Rs 340 while maintaining a 'Buy' rating.
Market Capitalization
Eternal's market capitalization stands at an impressive Rs 3.16 lakh crore, surpassing established players like Tata Motors and Titan.
Financial Performance
The company's recent quarterly results revealed a mixed picture:
Metric | Value | Change |
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Revenue | Rs 7,167 crore | +70% |
Net Profit | Rs 25 crore | -90% |
The significant drop in net profit was attributed to investments in quick commerce and going-out segments, indicating the company's focus on future growth areas.
Quick Commerce Performance
Eternal's quick commerce segment, Blinkit, demonstrated strong growth:
- Net order value: +125% year-on-year
- Outpaced competitor: Surpassed Swiggy's Instamart, which grew at 75%
This block deal and the company's financial results highlight Eternal's dynamic position in the market. While the profit decline might raise concerns, the substantial revenue growth and strategic investments in high-growth segments suggest the company is positioning itself for long-term expansion in the competitive quick commerce space.
Historical Stock Returns for Eternal
1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
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-0.17% | +2.32% | +0.72% | +55.74% | +22.10% | +160.67% |