L&T Q2 Review: Strong Order Flow and Confident Management Guidance Drive Target Price Hikes
Major brokerages including Jefferies, Investec, Citi, and Macquarie have maintained a positive stance with ‘Buy’ or ‘Outperform’ calls on Larsen & Toubro after the company posted its second quarter results. The analysts have also raised their target prices, driven by the bullish outlook due to the robust order inflows and the expectation that a recent period of weak execution is set to pick up significantly in the second half of the financial year.
Target Price Hikes Reflect Increased Confidence
Investec now sets the highest target price for the counter at Rs 4,800, raising it from Rs 4,460. This is followed by Jefferies at Rs 4,715, which is up from Rs 4,345. Citi has placed the price target at Rs 4,500, hiking it from Rs 4,350, and Macquarie at Rs 4,350, raising it from Rs 4,210.
These target price hikes reflect increased confidence in L&T’s growth prospects, driven by strong order flow and confident management guidance. To learn more about stock market analysis and how to make informed investment decisions, click here.
Order Flow Remains a Key Positive
L&T’s second quarter saw strong new order wins, notably aided by overseas core orders, complemented by the return of the private sector in India. This strong order flow is expected to drive growth in the second half of the financial year, aligning with seasonal trends.
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Execution Ramp-Up Expected in Second Half
Citi and Macquarie both highlight that while the profit and loss may have been mixed in the second quarter, the execution ramp-up in the second half is likely. Jefferies believes that the weak execution seen in the past should now pick up, driven by the strong order flow and confident management guidance.
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L&T’s Management Expressed Confidence in Surpassing Growth Guidance
L&T’s management has expressed confidence in surpassing the stated 10% year-on-year growth guidance for the financial year 2026 estimated. This confidence is driven by the strong order flow and the expectation of a pickup in execution in the second half of the financial year.
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Visible and Conservatively Guided Growth Provides a Strong Driver for the Stock
Jefferies notes that this visible and conservatively guided growth provides a strong driver for the stock, suggesting L&T’s outperformance relative to the Nifty index should persist. Investec highlights the company’s exceptional balance sheet discipline and strong pipeline, particularly pointing to the Middle East markets as offering strong growth opportunities.
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Enhancing Growth Potential through Strategic Partnerships
Macquarie notes the enhancing growth potential through strategic Memorandums of Understanding and tie-ups in the Defence and Semiconductor businesses. This is expected to drive long-term growth and provide a strong catalyst for the stock.
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Long-Term Catalysts to Maintain Positive Sentiment
Citi points to two crucial long-term catalysts which are the announcement of the next five-year strategy plan post the fourth quarter of financial year 2026, and the likely resolution of the Hyderabad Metro issue by the end of 2026. Both of which are expected to maintain positive sentiment. Jefferies also hints that new initiatives could provide scope for positive surprises.
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