While pricing action is expected, margins may remain under pressure for Voltas.
Rerating on the cards; the domestic business is expected to outperform
The stock remains one of the top picks among brokerages in the mid-cap IT space
While earnings estimates are cut, analysts hint at volume and margin recovery
Turnaround hopes and attractive valuations, however, keep the Street positive on the stock
Distribution yields could go up but risk of covid infection, interest rates remain
Progress on US sales will be key for further Torrent Pharma's stock gains
Lower copra costs and price cuts to aid volumes and margins
Inability to pass on the entire cost will squeeze margins
At the current price, the stock is trading at 30x its FY23 earnings estimates
Higher exports may offset some of the volume, cost pressure
Buyback could support the price in the near term
US price erosion, India growth trends would be keenly tracked
Rental renegotiations another dampener for the stock
Price hikes to pass on the costs will be difficult amid falling volumes
Brokerages are however positive on medium term growth outlook for core and new areas
They advise investors to focus on quality companies as they list their favourite picks
Focus on backward integration and value addition to help on the margin front
Supply of Molnupiravir to Merck was a key near-term trigger for the stock
Aggressive expansion and good execution are expected to could keep growth rates elevated going ahead