Jindal Stainless has reaffirmed its volume growth target of 7-9% and announced that updated guidance on volume and EBITDA per tonne will be issued following the completion of the first half of the fiscal year. The company's approach reflects a data-driven communication strategy, deferring revised projections until actual H1 performance is assessed. Investors and stakeholders are expected to receive greater clarity on key financial metrics once the half-year review is complete.
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Jindal Stainless Q1 Results: Net Profit rises to ₹7.7B, revenue up YoY
Jindal Stainless reported Q1 consolidated net profit of 7.7B rupees, up from 7.14B rupees YoY, alongside revenue growth to 113B rupees from 102.1B rupees. EBITDA rose to 13.3B rupees from 13.1B rupees YoY, though the EBITDA margin narrowed to 11.78% from 12.83% in the same quarter last year. The results reflect top-line and absolute profit growth, with some margin compression on a year-on-year basis.
Goldman Sachs Initiates Buy Rating on Jindal Stainless with Target Price of ₹1,000
Goldman Sachs has initiated coverage on Jindal Stainless with a Buy rating and a target price of ₹1,000. The brokerage highlights rising domestic stainless steel demand, a growing value-added product portfolio, and capacity expansion plans to 8.2 mtpa as key drivers. A strong balance sheet and attractive valuations further support the positive outlook. Goldman Sachs also notes the company's potential to become the world's second-largest stainless steel producer.
Investec Maintains Buy Rating on Jindal Stainless with Target Price of ₹825
Investec has maintained a Buy rating on Jindal Stainless with a target price of ₹825, even as the stock has corrected 23% over the past six months amid capex and gas-related concerns. The brokerage highlighted the company's effective navigation of gas disruptions with limited impact on production and spreads. Strong first-half execution has been cited as a basis for potential guidance upgrades, while a disciplined, RoCE-focused capex strategy and ongoing deleveraging reinforce the positive outlook.
HSBC Initiates Buy Rating on Jindal Stainless with ₹800 Target Price
HSBC has initiated a Buy rating on Jindal Stainless with a target price of ₹800, driven by multi-year demand visibility from urbanisation and infrastructure growth. The brokerage expects demand growth to outpace capacity additions, while policy protection from imports and the company's strong balance sheet support earnings prospects.