Vedanta (NYSE:VEDL) Ltd, the mining major, reported a Q2 net loss of Rs 1,783 crore, a stark contrast to the profit of Rs 1,808 crore recorded in Q2 of last year due to a new tax regime. Despite this setback, the company achieved record turnover and Ebitda, standing at Rs 38,945 crore and Rs 11,834 crore respectively. These figures were bolstered by aggressive cost reduction measures and operational volume delivery.
However, following Vedanta's Q2 performance which fell short of estimates, coupled with concerns over capex and debt repayment affecting dividend payout, analysts have adjusted their share price targets. Motilal Oswal Securities has maintained a neutral rating on Vedanta but reduced their FY25 Ebitda estimate by 4%, resulting in a SoTP-based target price of Rs 220. Additionally, Antique Stock Broking anticipates that subdued commodity prices will impact profitability and higher FY24 capex guidance of $1.7 billion will limit dividend payout.
Providing a more optimistic outlook, Nuvama Institutional Equities turned positive on Vedanta citing improved debt management and potential cash flow increase from aluminium projects completion in FY25. They also maintained a 'Hold' rating with a revised target price of Rs 265.
In terms of financial health, Vedanta has a $3.1 billion debt maturing in FY25. The proposed sale of steel and iron ore assets could be a significant step towards deleveraging. Despite these developments, Vedanta's stock is down 26.34% year-to-date.
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