FirstCry's Shares Drop Despite Narrowing Q4 Loss; Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight Rating
FirstCry shares fall 3% despite Q4 net loss narrowing to Rs 30 crore. What is Morgan Stanley saying?
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FirstCry's parent company, Brainbees Solutions, saw its shares fall over 3% to ₹229 despite a narrowing Q4 net loss of ₹30.30 crore. Revenue grew 12% year-on-year to ₹2,163 crore, but sequentially declined. Morgan Stanley maintains an 'Equal-weight' rating with a target price of ₹300.
- 01FirstCry's Q4 net loss decreased by 61% year-on-year but rose from the previous quarter's loss of ₹28.43 crore.
- 02Revenue for Q4 FY26 was ₹2,163 crore, up from ₹1,930 crore in the same quarter last year.
- 03Adjusted EBITDA increased to ₹119 crore with a margin of 5.5%, compared to 5.2% in Q4 FY25.
- 04Morgan Stanley predicts a 10% upside with a target price of ₹300, citing competitive pressures in the diapers segment.
- 05The company plans to open over 100 new stores in FY27 to enhance growth.
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Brainbees Solutions, the parent company of FirstCry, reported a narrowing of its Q4 net loss to ₹30.30 crore, a 61% reduction compared to the previous year, despite a sequential increase from ₹28.43 crore in the prior quarter. Revenue rose by 12% year-on-year to ₹2,163 crore, although it marked an 11% decline from the preceding quarter's ₹2,424 crore. The adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortisation (EBITDA) improved to ₹119 crore, reflecting a margin increase to 5.5%. Morgan Stanley has retained its 'Equal-weight' rating on Brainbees Solutions, setting a target price of ₹300, indicating a potential 10% upside. The brokerage noted that while margins are pressured by competition in the diapers market and rising manufacturing costs, management anticipates improved growth rates for the India business in FY27. Additionally, the company plans to expand its physical store presence significantly, aiming to add over 100 new locations.
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The decline in share prices may affect investor confidence and market perception of FirstCry's growth potential.
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