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Muthoot Finance Shares Hit Upper Circuit After Q1 Profit Beat

Broker upgrades followed roughly 42% year-on-year AUM growth with sequential improvement in Stage 3 ratios that triggered a 10% intraday share surge

Overview

  • Discrepancy in reported consolidated net profit figures for Q1 FY26 has emerged, with outlets citing Rs 2,016 cr (73% YoY) and Rs 2,406 cr (90% YoY), pending formal filing reconciliation.
  • Morgan Stanley upgraded the stock to overweight with a Rs 2,920 target and Jefferies lifted its price goal to Rs 2,950, while Motilal Oswal held a neutral stance on valuation.
  • The board approved equity infusions of up to Rs 500 cr into Muthoot Money and Rs 200 cr into Muthoot Homefin to bolster subsidiary growth.
  • Analysts credited firm gold prices, potential LTV ratio increases and constrained unsecured credit for driving robust gold-loan demand and strong earnings.
  • Bloomberg consensus shows 15 of 25 analysts with buy ratings, supported by average targets that suggest further upside potential.