Coal India Hits 52-Week High on Strong Q2 Earnings and Positive Analyst Ratings

Coal India Hits 52-Week High on Strong Q2 Earnings and Positive Analyst Ratings

VoM News Desk | November 13, 2023 | 08:37 PM IST | Breaking News | Follow on Google News

Coal India Hits 52-Week High on Strong Q2 Earnings and Positive Analyst Ratings

Coal India Hits 52-Week High on Strong Q2 Earnings and Positive Analyst Ratings

Coal India’s share price soared to a new 52-week high on Monday, buoyed by the company’s impressive earnings for the quarter ended September 2023 and subsequent positive ratings from various brokerages. This surge reflects growing investor confidence in the world’s largest coal miner.

Impressive Q2 Earnings and Analysts’ Optimism

The company reported a 9.85% increase in revenue and a 12.51% jump in net profit year-over-year during the second quarter of FY24, exceeding analysts’ expectations. The company’s shares surged as much as 4.76% to ₹347.50 each on the BSE, following upgrades and raised target prices from several brokerages.

Robust Demand Outlook and Brokerage Upgrades

With significant demand expected from the power sector, Coal India has set a dispatch target of 610 million tonnes (mt) for FY24. The Ministry of Power’s target for electricity generation in FY24 further bolsters Coal India’s outlook. Brokerages like Jefferies and Motilal Oswal Financial Services have upgraded their ratings and target prices for Coal India, citing strong performance and improved outlook.

Diverse Opinions and Stock Performance

Despite the overall positive sentiment, Kotak Institutional Equities maintained a ‘Reduce’ rating, albeit with an increased target price, citing factors like e-auction realizations and employee costs. At 12:10 pm, Coal India shares were trading 4.39% higher at ₹346.25 each on the BSE, reflecting the market’s positive reaction to the company’s recent performance and future prospects.

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