Jefferies on Cement Sector: Q4 Demand Healthy but Pricing and Energy Cost Risks Linger; UltraTech, JK Cement Are Top Picks
Jefferies assessed the cement sector's Q4 performance, noting healthy demand growth of 7–7.5% year-on-year and a sequential price increase of approximately 2% quarter-on-quarter, supported by operating leverage easing costs. However, the brokerage flagged weak pricing follow-through and elevated energy costs due to West Asia tensions as key near-term earnings risks. UltraTech Cement outperformed on volume and EBITDA delivery, and along with JK Cement, was named a preferred pick by Jefferies.
UltraTech Cement Records Rs. 64.08 Crores Block Trade on NSE at Rs. 11321.00 Per Share
UltraTech Cement registered a significant block trade on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), with approximately 56,600 shares transacted at Rs. 11321.00 per share, amounting to a total trade value of Rs. 64.08 crores. Block trades of this nature are typically associated with institutional investors or large market participants executing high-volume transactions at mutually agreed prices.
UltraTech Cement Registers ₹34.99 Crore Block Trade on NSE at ₹11491.00 Per Share
UltraTech Cement recorded a block trade on the NSE involving approximately 30,448 shares at ₹11491.00 per share, aggregating to a total transaction value of ₹34.99 crores. Such large-volume trades are typically associated with institutional participation and are closely tracked by market observers. The transaction highlights continued institutional activity in UltraTech Cement's stock on the National Stock Exchange.
Morgan Stanley Maintains Overweight Rating on UltraTech Cement with ₹14,600 Target Price
Morgan Stanley has maintained its overweight rating on UltraTech Cement with a ₹14,600 target price, citing strong structural demand outlook and ~90% capacity utilization. The company has achieved cost savings ahead of guidance and targets ₹1,400 EBITDA per tonne by FY28, while planning retail expansion to 10,000 outlets. The brokerage noted the current valuation at ~19x FY28 EV/EBITDA.
28Apr 26
UltraTech Cement Faces West Asia Crisis Impact with ₹90 Crore Q4 Packaging Costs
UltraTech Cement is navigating multiple operational challenges including West Asia conflict impact on costs and demand sentiment, additional Q4 FY26 packaging expenses of ₹90 crores, and expectations of stable fuel costs with slight petcoke price increases in the June quarter.
28Apr 26
UltraTech Cement Targets 242.5 Million Tons Capacity by FY28 with 37 MT Expansion
UltraTech Cement has unveiled major expansion plans to increase production capacity by 37 million tons, aiming to exceed 242.5 million tons by fiscal 2028. The company's management anticipates sustainable volume growth of 7% to 8% annually, with ambitious double-digit growth targets for FY27, reflecting strong confidence in market demand and strategic positioning for long-term growth.
28Apr 26
UltraTech Cement Plans Annual Investment of INR 8,000-10,000 Crore for Future Growth
UltraTech Cement has announced annual investment plans of INR 8,000-10,000 crore for future growth, with full funding confirmed. The company targets sourcing 85% of its power from green energy by fiscal 2030 as part of its sustainability initiative. India Cements aims to achieve over INR 1,000 per ton EBITDA by fiscal 2028 through efficiency improvements and strategic capital expenditure.
28Apr 26
Goldman Sachs Maintains Buy Rating on UltraTech Cement with ₹13,230 Target Price
Goldman Sachs maintains Buy rating on UltraTech Cement with ₹13,230 target price following strong Q4 performance featuring 9% volume growth and ₹1,167 EBITDA per tonne. The positive outlook is driven by 18% YoY India volume surge, completed integrations, and projected 14% EBITDA CAGR from capacity expansion, though near-term energy cost pressures remain a concern.
28Apr 26
Motilal Oswal Raises UltraTech Cement Target Price to ₹13,800 on Strong Q4 Performance and Growth Outlook
Motilal Oswal has raised UltraTech Cement's target price to ₹13,800 from ₹12,800, maintaining a Buy rating based on strong Q4 performance driven by cost savings. The brokerage expects manageable West Asia headwinds to be offset by price hikes and operational improvements. Robust growth projections include revenue, EBITDA, and PAT CAGR of approximately 13%, 15%, and 18% respectively for FY26-28, while maintaining low leverage below 1x net debt to EBITDA and improving ROE/ROCE to around 14%/12% by FY28.
28Apr 26
Triple Analyst Support: CLSA, Jefferies & HSBC Back UltraTech Cement with ₹14,000+ Targets
Three major brokerages have issued positive ratings on UltraTech Cement with target prices above ₹14,000. HSBC leads with ₹14,200 target citing Q4 EBITDA/PAT beat and ₹240/share special dividend, while CLSA maintains ₹14,000 target and Jefferies sets ₹14,050 target based on strong operational performance and strategic milestones.
27Apr 26
Ultratech to Launch Wires and Cables Business Operations in Q3
Ultratech has announced plans to launch its wires and cables business operations in the third quarter, representing a strategic diversification move for the company. This expansion into a new business vertical demonstrates the company's commitment to exploring growth opportunities beyond its traditional operations and broadening its product portfolio in the electrical and infrastructure sectors.
UltraTech Cement has reached a significant operational milestone with domestic grey cement capacity exceeding 200 MTPA, while demonstrating strong financial performance through operating cash flows of ₹14,398 crores, representing a 50% year-on-year increase that highlights enhanced operational efficiency and cash generation capabilities.
27Apr 26
UltraTech Cement Board Recommends Final Dividend of Rs. 240 Per Equity Share
UltraTech Cement's board of directors has recommended a final dividend of Rs. 240 per equity share for the company's shareholders. The dividend recommendation will require shareholder approval through the standard corporate governance process at the upcoming annual general meeting. This payout represents a significant return distribution to equity holders of India's leading cement manufacturer.
UltraTech Cement Records Rs. 45.68 Crore Block Trade on NSE
UltraTech Cement Ltd. executed a significant block trade on NSE worth Rs. 45.68 crores involving approximately 37,600 shares at Rs. 12,150.00 per share. The substantial transaction reflects meaningful institutional activity and demonstrates continued investor interest in the cement major's shares.
Jefferies Maintains Buy on UltraTech Cement at ₹14,025 Despite Energy Cost Pressures
Jefferies maintains its Buy recommendation on UltraTech Cement with a target price of ₹14,025, recognizing the company's achievement of crossing 200 MTPA capacity to become the largest cement producer outside China with ~30% Indian market share. While acknowledging energy cost inflation pressures from West Asia developments that could drive ₹300/t variable cost increases and 4-9% EBITDA cuts in FY27-FY28, the brokerage views UltraTech as a strong proxy for India's infrastructure growth with scale-driven resilience.
BofA Maintains Buy Rating on UltraTech Cement with Revised Target Price of ₹13,400
Bank of America maintains its Buy rating on UltraTech Cement while revising the target price to ₹13,400 from ₹14,000. The adjustment reflects cost headwinds of ₹200–250 per metric ton from the West Asia conflict. Despite expecting margin pressures in Q4, BofA views pricing actions as a key near-term catalyst and maintains a positive long-term outlook on the cement major.
DAM Capital Maintains Buy on Shree Cement with Rs 27,000 Target Price
DAM Capital has maintained its Buy rating on Shree Cement with a target price of Rs 27,000 as part of its broader cement sector upgrade. The brokerage expects price increases of Rs 30-50 per bag across regions from April 2026 to counter cost inflation and drive profitability recovery across the industry.
HSBC Maintains Buy Rating on UltraTech Cement with Target Price of Rs 13,750
HSBC has maintained its Buy rating on UltraTech Cement with a target price of Rs 13,750. The brokerage expects capacity additions to peak in FY27, with supply-demand improvements anticipated from FY28. Expected April-May price hikes are viewed as helping the company pass through higher energy costs.
UltraTech Cement Gears Up for Q1 Results Announcement
UltraTech Cement, India's leading cement manufacturer, has announced that its board of directors will meet on July 21 to review and consider the financial results for the first quarter of the current fiscal year. This meeting is expected to provide insights into the company's performance, financial health, and market position. The Q1 results will be closely watched by investors and market analysts as they may influence the company's stock performance and offer indicators of the broader cement sector's health.
29May 25
UltraTech Cement Expands Portfolio with Acquisition of Wonder Wallcare
UltraTech Cement, India's largest cement manufacturer, has completed the acquisition of Wonder Wallcare, obtaining a 100% stake in the company's equity share capital. This strategic move aims to diversify UltraTech's product range and strengthen its position in the construction materials sector, particularly in the wall care segment. The acquisition is expected to complement UltraTech's existing cement and concrete solutions, potentially leading to increased market share and new product innovations.
05May 25
UltraTech Cement Boosts Production Capacity by 1.4 MTPA Through Efficiency Enhancements
UltraTech Cement has increased its production capacity by 1.4 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) through debottlenecking at three units. The expansion includes 0.60 MTPA at Nagpur, and 0.40 MTPA each at Panipat and Jhajjar. This brings UltraTech's domestic grey cement capacity to 184.76 MTPA and global capacity to 190.16 MTPA. The strategy aims to enhance operational efficiency and meet growing cement demand without major capital expenditure.