Delta Corp spurts after broker initiates coverage

Delta Corp rose 7.01% to Rs 181 at 11:46 IST on BSE on reports a domestic brokerage initiated coverage on the stock with a 'buy' rating and a target price at Rs 229.

Meanwhile, the S&P BSE Sensex was down 218.61 points, or 0.74% to 29,266.84.

On the BSE, 19.42 lakh shares were traded in the counter so far, compared with average daily volumes of 8.29 lakh shares in the past one quarter. The stock had hit a high of Rs 181.30 and a low of Rs 171 so far during the day.

The stock hit a record high of Rs 195.20 on 26 October 2016. The stock hit a 52-week low of Rs 62.30 on 22 March 2016.

The stock had outperformed the market over the past one month till 21 March 2017, rising 31.99% compared with 2.87% rise in the Sensex. The scrip had also outperformed the market in past one quarter, rising 60.18% as against Sensex's 12.36% rise.

The mid-cap company has equity capital of Rs 23.16 crore. Face value per share is Re 1.

The brokerage reportedly cites the approval of a casino in Daman as a key upside trigger and sees gaming capacity to double.

Meanwhile, the company's board will meet later today, 22 March 2017, to consider raising funds by issue of equity shares and / or such other securities, as may be permitted, by way of a public or private offering, including a qualified institutions placement or any combination thereof.

Delta Corp's consolidated net profit rose 37.2% to Rs 10.06 crore on 4.5% increase in net sales to Rs 103.57 crore in Q3 December 2016 over Q3 December 2012.

Delta Corp holds three offshore gaming licences in Goa and has an integrated casino resort in Daman. The company also has three luxury hotel properties in Goa Deltin Suites, Deltin Palms and Villa Marina by Deltin.

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