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On Friday, Jefferies analyst Lavina Quadros revised the price target for Larsen & Toubro (NSE:LART) Ltd. (LT:IN) (OTC: LTOUF) to INR4,500 from the previous INR4,600, while reiterating a Buy rating on the stock. The adjustment follows the company’s third-quarter financial year 2025 (3QFY25) earnings report, which revealed an Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) that fell short of expectations by 10%. This shortfall was primarily attributed to the performance of L&T’s IT and Finance subsidiaries.
Despite the lower EBITDA, Larsen & Toubro’s core Engineering and Construction (E&C) revenues experienced a 20% year-over-year increase. However, the company’s margins saw a slight decline of 18 basis points year-over-year, settling at 7.5%. The nine-month period reported stable margins in comparison to the same period in the previous year.
The management team at Larsen & Toubro has provided guidance that indicates confidence in the company’s ability to exceed its initial fiscal year 2025 forecasts. These projections include a 10% year-over-year increase in order flow and a 15% year-over-year revenue growth. The third quarter and nine-month periods already demonstrated strong order flow, with increases of 53% and 16% year-over-year, respectively.
Quadros expressed optimism regarding Larsen & Toubro’s future, citing the visibility of double-digit revenue and EBITDA growth as potential drivers for the stock’s upside. The analyst also noted that the near-term budget would be a significant factor to watch, suggesting its potential impact on the company’s financial performance.
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