JPMorgan Cuts EMS Stock Targets by 30%, Stays Bullish

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JPMorgan Cuts EMS Stock Targets by 30%, Stays Bullish
Overview

JPMorgan has revised price targets for electronics manufacturing services (EMS) players Kaynes Technology and Dixon Technologies, cutting them by up to 30%. Despite the reductions, the brokerage maintains an "overweight" rating, signaling confidence in substantial upside potential for both companies.

Analyst Adjustments Shake EMS Stocks

JPMorgan has revised price targets for electronics manufacturing services (EMS) firms Kaynes Technology and Dixon Technologies, cutting them by as much as 30%. The brokerage, however, maintained its "overweight" stance on both companies in its latest note on January 8.

Dixon Technologies Outlook

The brokerage firm significantly reduced Dixon Technologies' price target by 30% to ₹13,700 from ₹19,600. This adjustment implies an anticipated upside potential of 15% from current trading levels. JPMorgan foresees flat year-on-year revenue growth for Dixon, citing a high base from the previous year. Weakness in mobile volumes, attributed to rising memory prices impacting consumer demand, also contributes to this outlook. Margins are expected to see a modest increase of 20 basis points, reaching 3.9%.

Kaynes Technology Prospects

Kaynes Technology's price target was cut by 20% to ₹6,100 from ₹7,550. This revised target still suggests an impressive upside potential of nearly 60%. JPMorgan anticipates Kaynes Technology's revenue to grow by 30% year-on-year, driven by strength in the automotive and industrial segments. However, potential delays in the Kavach program could lead the company to reduce its FY26 revenue guidance to ₹4,000 crore from ₹4,400 crore. The firm expects EBITDA margins to improve by 130 basis points to 15.5%, aided by higher-margin smart meter sales.

Sector Sentiment

These adjustments follow similar sharp price target reductions by Jefferies earlier in the week, although that firm also maintained a bullish stance. Shares of Dixon Technologies closed 0.5% higher at ₹11,780 on Wednesday, while Kaynes Tech shares gained 1.1% to ₹3,834. The market is weighing analyst outlooks against the sector's significant growth prospects.

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