Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Goldman Sachs: Varun Beverages Stock Has 25% Upside Potential
Goldman Sachs, a financial company, thinks shares of Varun Beverages, which makes and sells Pepsi products, could go up by 25%.
They gave it a "Buy" rating, meaning they think it's a good investment.
Goldman Sachs believes the company will do well in India's drinks market and has a strong presence in growing areas like energy drinks.
They also think the company's international business, especially in South Africa, will become more profitable.
Goldman Sachs thinks the stock is trading at a reasonable price compared to its past.
Many analysts agree and recommend buying the stock.
The stock has not delivered negative annual returns since it debuted in 2017.
Goldman Sachs initiated coverage on Varun Beverages with a "Buy" rating.
The brokerage firm set a price target of ₹600, implying a 25% upside.
Varun Beverages is expected to perform well in India's Ready-To-Drink (RTD) segment.
International operations, specifically in South Africa, are expected to see improved EBITDA margins.
Shares are trading at a level Goldman Sachs considers below its historical median.
- Who
- Goldman Sachs, Varun Beverages
- What
- Initiated coverage with a Buy rating
- When
- Initiated coverage recently
- Where
- India, South Africa
- Why
- Due to multiple growth levers and a favorable industry outlook
- Price Target
- ₹600
- Potential Upside
- 25%
- Stock Price (Tuesday)
- ₹479.7
- Rating
- Buy
- Analysts with Buy Rating
- 26 out of 28
- Historical Median
- Below
- EBITDA margin improvement (South Africa)
- 10% to 17% (2024-2027)