JPMorgan lowers KPIT Technologies stock price target on slower recovery

Published 01/10/2025, 05:14
JPMorgan lowers KPIT Technologies stock price target on slower recovery

Investing.com - JPMorgan has reduced its price target on KPIT Technologies (NS:KPITTECH) to INR1,400.00 from INR1,500.00 while maintaining an Overweight rating.

The firm lowered its target following a 10% drop in KPIT’s stock price on September 30, though JPMorgan noted it saw no fundamental reason for such a sharp reaction. The stock has now aligned with the broader IT sector’s underperformance, down 25% year-to-date compared to the Nifty IT index’s 22% decline.

JPMorgan expects fiscal year 2026 to be challenging for KPIT with approximately 1% de-growth on an organic basis, but forecasts a rebound to 12% growth in FY27 and 16% in FY28. The firm has cut its revenue and EPS estimates by 4-6% over FY26-28 as it moderates recovery expectations.

The new price target reflects a reduced target multiple of 36x, down from 40x previously, implying a 1.9x PEG ratio over FY26-28 earnings, slightly higher than the 1.7x for growth champions in the sector.

JPMorgan characterized KPIT as a "show me" stock going forward, suggesting that future rallies will depend on tangible proof points such as quarter-over-quarter revenue growth acceleration and large deal wins.

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