United Spirits is set to announce its financial results for the January–March quarter with expectations of a 54.6% year-on-year drop in revenue to Rs 2,953.9 crore.
Brokerages predict strong growth in the alcoholic beverages sector supported by regulatory developments, easing input costs, and robust demand, especially in the premium segment.
BofA assigns United Spirits a price target of Rs 1,585 citing improved visibility across regulatory and business fronts.
Nirmal Bang forecasts double-digit revenue growth and margin expansion for United Spirits, driven by a robust summer season and sustained momentum in the Prestige & Above portfolio.
Investec expects sector-wide double-digit growth with supportive state policies and favorable commodity costs benefiting Ebitda performance.
United Spirit's Q4 consolidated revenue is estimated to decline but Ebitda is expected to rise and margins to expand significantly compared to the previous year.
Brokerages like BofA, Nirmal Bang, and Investec provide positive outlooks for United Spirits with varying target prices and growth expectations in the Alco-Bev sector.
Key factors influencing the valuation of United Spirits include regulatory changes, input costs, demand trends, and competition from other players in the market.
Nuvama anticipates a favorable showing for liquor companies driven by premiumization and supportive policies, while IIFL Capital expects sales growth, margin expansion, and stable raw material prices for United Spirits in Q4.
Overall, the sector is poised for growth with positive sentiment towards United Spirits driven by multiple factors contributing to revenue and margin improvements.