Zomato shares dropped over 3% as Macquarie forecasted a near 50% decline due to fierce competition in quick commerce. The projected price target is ₹96, signaling a potential 46% drop.
Macquarie has retained its "Underperform" rating on Zomato since May last year. The firm’s bearish stance stems from intensifying competition and market challenges.
JioMart's upcoming 30-minute grocery delivery service is set to shake up the market. Starting next month in eight cities, it aims to expand rapidly, challenging Zomato's dominance.
While Macquarie predicts downside risks for Zomato's Blinkit, Goldman Sachs values it higher than Zomato’s core business. Blinkit's revenue doubled, reaching ₹769 crore, and it turned EBIT positive in Q1.
Zomato reported a net profit of ₹175 crore for the March quarter, bouncing back from a ₹188 crore loss. Despite Friday's dip, the stock has soared over 150% in the past year.