HDFC Securities maintained its DCF-based target price of ₹1,080 per share and upgraded to Buy from Add
The buying on the counter came after Metro Brands reported healthy December quarter (Q3FY26) results on Wednesday, after market hours.
Metro Brands reported 15 per cent revenue growth in Q3FY26, driven by strong festive and wedding season demand, supported by a reduction in GST on footwear priced below ₹2,500.
Metro's quarterly revenue grew about 11% to 6.51 billion rupees, helped by e-commerce sales that have grown 39% from a year ago
HDFC Securities, in a note dated September 30, maintained its 'Sell' recommendation, due to expensive valuations at 55x estimated September 2027 P/E.
Channel checks indicated that July-August demand remained steady, in line with H2FY25 run-rate, but September saw moderation as consumers deferred purchases ahead of the GST decision
Tax tweaks and fresh launches give footwear major a leg up on rivals
A shoo-in to lead the pack, its premium push and store rollout leave value players dragging their heels
Metro Brands shares rose 6 per cent on Tuesday after it announced a strategic partnership with the British footwear brand, Clarks
At the current market price, Metro Brands' dividend yield stands at 0.51 per cent
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As per the filing, during this quarter, the company expanded its retail footprint with the launch of its first Foot Locker store and the first kiosk for New Era
Each transaction involved a substantial stamp duty of Rs 4.05 crore, highlighting the significant financial commitment made by the promoters.
Revenue from operations rose 5 per cent to Rs 585 crore, while expenses rose 7.9 per cent to Rs 515 crore
In an exchange filing Metro Brands said this partnership will expand the retail presence of New Era in India and deepen the company's retail expansion in the athleisure market.
The company added 30 new stores during the April-June quarter, it said in its investor presentation after announcing its results on Friday
Since April 2024, Metro Brands has been trading within a consolidation range of approximately Rs 1,020 to Rs 1,120
At 6:53 AM, GIFT Nifty futures were trading down 13 points at 22,644.50 against Nifty futures
Rekha Jhunjhunwala, wife of late ace investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, held a 4.8-per cent stake in Metro Brands at the end of December 2023