Strong Q3 Performance Boosts CG Power Stock
CG Power and Industrial Solutions shares climbed 8.1% to ₹574.65 on Tuesday, reaching an intra-day high after the company released its third-quarter financial results. The market's positive reaction followed a significant uptick in profitability and revenue.
The company posted a consolidated net profit of ₹284.83 crore for the December quarter (Q3FY26), marking an 18% increase from ₹240.53 crore in the same period last year. Revenue from operations also saw a robust expansion, rising to ₹3,175.35 crore from ₹2,515.68 crore year-on-year.
Brokerage Views Mixed Amid Headwinds
Analysts offered a spectrum of opinions, with several cautiously optimistic despite trimming targets. Nomura maintained a 'Buy' rating but lowered its target price to ₹820 from ₹880. The brokerage cited earnings missing estimates, prompting a 7-9% reduction in EPS forecasts for FY26-FY28.
Nomura highlighted concerns over commodity inflation, particularly copper prices, and potential competition from China. These factors, alongside higher semiconductor losses and front-loaded costs, led to revised EBITDA estimates and a trimming of the valuation multiple, though the firm still expects a 32% EPS CAGR over FY26-FY28.
Emkay Global Financial Services upgraded CG Power to 'Buy' from 'Add', reducing its target to ₹775 from ₹850. Emkay pointed to valuation comfort after a recent stock correction and strong execution in both Power Systems and Industrial Systems segments, supported by a substantial order backlog.
The company secured order inflows of ₹4,400 crore, expanding its order book to ₹15,750 crore, a 62% year-on-year increase. Exports also showed strength, up 50% in the first nine months of FY26. Emkay acknowledged pressures on Industrial Systems margins due to price realisations and input costs but remains positive on the company's execution trajectory.