Shares of Coforge Limited saw a robust uptick of over 4 percent during morning trading on April 4, spurred by JP Morgan’s initiation of coverage on the stock with an “overweight” rating. The move was prompted by the brokerage’s recognition of the company’s consistent execution in sales and leverage in operations.
JP Morgan has set a price target of Rs 7,000, indicating a potential upside of 24 percent from the previous close of Rs 5,662. Notably, the stock has demonstrated an impressive surge of 47 percent over the past year.
According to analysts, Coforge is anticipated to achieve a revenue growth rate of 13 percent over the fiscal years 2024 to 2026, translating to a 21 percent increase in earnings compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during the same period. JP Morgan highlighted, “This positions the company as the fastest-growing among all large-cap peers, trailing only Persistent Systems within our coverage.”
The contemplation by the company regarding the potential placement or extension of Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) signals a strategic move that could potentially impact profit margins and earnings per share (EPS) for the financial year 2025 (FY25), potentially resulting in a reduction of up to 100 basis points.
It’s important to note that one basis point equates to one-hundredth of a percentage point, underlining the potential significance of this decision on the company’s financial metrics.
Amidst recent market volatility, the stock has witnessed a notable decline of over 12 percent within the past month. This downturn presents what JP Morgan views as a favorable opportunity for investors to consider acquiring shares, given the lower entry point.
Adding to the bullish sentiment, in January, Morgan Stanley initiated coverage on the company, echoing JP Morgan’s positive outlook with an “overweight” recommendation. Analysts at Morgan Stanley emphasized the company’s strong potential for growth, citing robust revenue growth prospects and impressive free cash flow conversion metrics.
As of the latest trading session at 9:26 am, the stock was observed to be trading at Rs 5,795 on the National Stock Exchange, reflecting a modest increase of 2.34 percent from the previous close, further indicating potential market interest in the company’s trajectory.
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