Jefferies Initiates Underperform on Waaree Energies with Target Price ₹2,395 Amid Sharp Q4 Miss and Margin Pressure
Jefferies has rated Waaree Energies as Underperform with a target price of ₹2,395, following a sharp Q4 miss where EBITDA and PAT fell short by approximately 26% and 25%, respectively. The shortfall was driven by input cost inflation and an adverse product mix, with near-term margins expected to remain weak. The company's order book declined 12% on a quarter-on-quarter basis, and FY27 estimates have been cut by Jefferies. While Waaree Energies has guided for 18–30% EBITDA growth at a later stage, the brokerage maintains a cautious outlook given prevailing cost and demand pressures.
Waaree Co CMD Predicts FY27 Outperformance with 20% EBITDA Growth Continuation
Waaree Energies Co CMD has expressed strong confidence in FY27 performance, predicting it will outperform FY26 with continued 20% EBITDA growth momentum. The company maintains its operating EBITDA projection of ₹7,000-7,700 crore for FY27, demonstrating sustained growth expectations in the renewable energy sector.
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Nomura Issues Buy Rating on Waaree Energies with ₹3,750 Target Price Despite EBITDA Miss
Nomura has assigned a Buy rating to Waaree Energies with a ₹3,750 target price following mixed quarterly results. The company achieved a ~12% revenue beat driven by higher volumes but missed EBITDA estimates by 8-11% due to margin contraction. Despite near-term margin pressures, the brokerage remains optimistic citing strong FY27 EBITDA guidance of ₹70-77 billion, planned ₹100 billion fundraise, and attractive valuations at 16x/13x FY27/28 EBITDA multiples.
Waaree Energies States US Duty Changes Will Not Impact Import Obligations
Waaree Energies has confirmed that recent US import duty changes will not affect the company's import obligations. The solar energy equipment manufacturer has evaluated the impact and determined that its business operations and existing import commitments remain unaffected by these regulatory modifications.
Government May Cancel 6-7 GW Renewable Energy Tenders, Future Bids to Reflect State-Specific Requirements
Government reportedly considering cancellation of 6-7 GW renewable energy tenders according to media reports. Future bidding processes expected to incorporate state-specific demand and load profile requirements. This shift suggests move toward more localized renewable energy planning and could impact how companies approach project development strategies.