Shares of Maruti Suzuki gained over 1% on August 1, following the company’s Q1 FY26 results. The uptick comes as global brokerage Jefferies reiterated its ‘Buy’ rating and raised the stock’s target price from ₹13,600 to ₹14,750.
Key Financial Highlights – Q1 FY26
Revenue: ₹38,414 crore, up 8% year-on-year (YoY) from ₹35,531 crore
EBITDA: Fell 11% YoY
Margins: Declined due to rising input costs
Other income (non-operating): Nearly doubled in the quarter
While the company posted strong topline growth, the operating margin pressure weighed on overall profitability. However, a notable rise in average selling price (ASP) helped partially cushion the margin decline.
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Jefferies’ View: Long-Term Growth Intact
Global brokerage Jefferies remains optimistic about Maruti’s demand outlook, despite trimming the FY25–28 passenger vehicle (PV) industry volume CAGR forecast from 8% to 6%.
Jefferies highlighted:
Consistent export growth
Upcoming launch of a new ICE SUV in FY26
An estimated 12% CAGR in EPS over FY25–28
However, the brokerage also flagged concerns over Maruti’s declining domestic PV market share, even as the automaker continues to dominate volumes.
Stock Performance
Maruti Suzuki stock traded over 1% higher at ₹12,645 in early trade on Thursday after the earnings announcement. The share has seen moderate volatility in recent weeks, tracking broader market cues and auto sector sentiment.
Neutral Analysis
Revenue growth and improved ASPs reflect steady demand across product lines.
Margin pressures and EBITDA decline are watchpoints in the near term.
Jefferies’ upgraded target and export-led optimism may support investor sentiment.
The planned SUV launch and robust export pipeline are key growth drivers to monitor.
Investors may closely track domestic PV share trends, future product launches, and margin recovery in the coming quarters to reassess their positions.
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