Tata Steel shares gain nearly 2% on strong Q2 performance; Should you Buy, Sell, or Hold?

Tata Steel’s shares gains nearly 2% to intra-day high of Rs 156.11 on NSE after the company reported a net profit of Rs 833 crore for the quarter ending September 2024, marking a significant recovery from a loss of Rs 6,196 crore in the same period last year. Despite a slight dip in revenue, the company showcased strong improvements in profitability.

Revenue Declines Amid Positive Profitability

Revenue from operations for the quarter stood at Rs 53,905 crore, reflecting a 3% year-on-year decline from Rs 55,681 crore in the previous year.

However, Tata Steel posted a solid EBITDA of Rs 6,141 crore during the July-September 2024 period, with margins expanding to 11.4%, indicating robust operational efficiency despite revenue challenges.

Cost Management and Expense Reduction

Total expenses in the second quarter reduced to Rs 52,332 crore, down from Rs 55,853 crore in the same quarter of the previous year.

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This decrease in expenses helped Tata Steel to mitigate the impact of lower revenues and improve its profitability.

Tata Steel India Reports Revenue Dip

The company’s India business saw a 5% year-on-year revenue decline, with earnings falling to Rs 32,399 crore in the September 2024 quarter compared to Rs 34,197 crore in the same period last year. This decline was partially offset by the performance of its international ventures.

NINL Business Sees Growth

Revenue from Tata Steel’s Neelachal Ispat Nigam Ltd (NINL) business rose to Rs 1,348 crore in Q2 FY24, a slight increase from Rs 1,283 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year, contributing positively to the overall performance.

Board Appointment of Pramod Agrawal

In addition to the financial results, the company’s Board has approved the appointment of Pramod Agrawal as an Additional Director (Non-Executive, Independent) effective November 6, 2024. Agrawal will also serve as an Independent Director for a term of five years, further strengthening the leadership team.

Brokerages on Tata Steel

JP Morgan on Tata Steel

JP Morgan maintained an “overweight” rating on Tata Steel with a target price of Rs 180. The brokerage highlighted that the company’s Q2 earnings beat expectations, driven by lower-than-expected employee costs and other expenses, which contributed to a stronger-than-anticipated EBITDA.

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JP Morgan noted that there were no negatives in the earnings print,

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