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Buy Trent; target of Rs 1275: Sharekhan

Sharekhan is bullish on Trent has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 1275 in its research report dated February 10, 2022.

February 17, 2022 / 20:14 IST
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Sharekhan's research report on Trent

Q3FY2022 was a mixed bag with strong y-o-y revenue growth of 86% (growth of 54% over Q3FY2020 ) to Rs. 1,347.8 crore while margins declined y-o-y (gross margin down by 513 bps and OPM lower by 317 bps) due to input cost inflation. PAT came at Rs. 132.9 crore. Westside’s revenues crossed Rs. 1,000 crore with like-for-like growth of 9% and 49% against Q3FY2020 (pre-COVID) and Q3FY2021, respectively. Online channel registered 99% y-o-y growth. The company expects growth momentum to continue going ahead. The company operates 197 Westside stores and 177 Zudio stores (total 374 fashion stores) as on date and targets to have more than 425 fashion stores by March 2022.

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Outlook

Trent is one of our preferred picks in the retail space due to its differentiated business model, strong store expansion plan and a healthy balance sheet. We maintain a Buy on the stock with an unchanged price target of Rs. 1,275