Marico Q1 Results Review - Steady Progress On Key Parameters: ICICI Securities

The brokerage maintains Buy rating on the stock with a DCF-based revised target price of Rs 780 (earlier Rs 750).

Marico's Parachute hair oil bottles on shelves inside an APMC market in Vashi, Mumbai. (Source: Vijay Sartape/NDTV Profit)

NDTV Profit’s special research section collates quality and in-depth equity and economy research reports from across India’s top brokerages, asset managers and research agencies. These reports offer NDTV Profit’s subscribers an opportunity to expand their understanding of companies, sectors and the economy.

ICICI Securities Report

Marico Ltd. continues to be on track to execute its stated objectives of increasing direct distribution by 50% by FY27 (Phase 1 initiated in six states) and accelerate growth in diversified portfolio (foods grew 37% YoY and digital-first brands is tracking well).

Within core portfolio, parachute improved revenue growth led by pricing actions (+6% YoY) while volume growth remained stable (+2% YoY despite stock correction); Value added hair oil portfolio continues to decline (-5% YoY) due to competitive concerns which it plans to mitigate through brand investments and focus on mid and premium segments.

It expects to deliver double-digit revenue growth in FY25 led by improving performance in coming quarters driven by improving volume growth trajectory and pricing actions in domestic portfolio.

It further expects to maintain operating margins in FY25 at ~21%. Maintain Buy.

Click on the attachment to read the full report:

ICICI Securities Marico Q1FY25 Results Review.pdf
Read Document

Also Read: Britannia Industries Q1 Results Review - Prioritising Volume Growth Over Margins: Yes Securities

DISCLAIMER

This report is authored by an external party. NDTV Profit does not vouch for the accuracy of its contents nor is responsible for them in any way. The contents of this section do not constitute investment advice. For that you must always consult an expert based on your individual needs. The views expressed in the report are that of the author entity and do not represent the views of NDTV Profit.

Users have no license to copy, modify, or distribute the content without permission of the Original Owner.

lock-gif
To continue reading this story
Subscribe to unlock & enjoy all
Members-only benefits
Still Not convinced ?  Know More
Watch LIVE TV , Get Stock Market Updates, Top Business , IPO and Latest News on NDTV Profit.
GET REGULAR UPDATES