Archive · 31 Oct 2025
Varun Beverages Stock Falls Amid Mixed Q3 Results; Analysts See Upside
Varun Beverages' stock price has gone down recently, losing more than 4% in just two days.
This happened even though a financial company called JM Financial still thinks it's a good stock to buy.
They gave it a new price target that suggests the stock could go up by about 20%.
The reason the stock dropped a bit is because the company's sales in its third quarter weren't quite as high as expected, especially in other countries.
However, sales in India were okay, and the company is also adding new products like alcoholic drinks and frozen foods.
They've also made a deal to sell beer in parts of Africa.
The company's leaders are hopeful about future sales, especially in India, and expect international sales to grow again.
Varun Beverages Ltd (VBL) stock fell over 4% in two days.
JM Financial maintains a 'Buy' call with a Rs 570 target price, indicating a 20% potential upside.
Q3 results showed consolidated revenue up 2% YoY to Rs 48.9 billion, with overall volumes growing 2.5% YoY.
Domestic volumes were flat, while international volumes increased by 9% YoY, missing expectations.
VBL is expanding its product portfolio and entering new distribution agreements in Africa.
- Who
- Varun Beverages Ltd (VBL) and brokerage firm JM Financial
- What
- VBL's stock price has fallen, while JM Financial maintains a 'Buy' rating and a revised target price based on Q3 results.
- When
- Stock slipped over the past two trading days; Q3 results are for September quarter (Q3CY25).
- Where
- The company operates in India and international markets, with a focus on Africa.
- Why
- The stock decline is attributed to a 'soft' third quarter with sales and EBITDA below projections, primarily due to weaker-than-expected international business performance. The brokerage's positive outlook is based on VBL's long-term strategy and potential for growth in India and Africa.
- Stock Name
- Varun Beverages Ltd (VBL)
- Recent Performance
- Stock slipped over 4% in two trading days.
- Analyst Recommendation
- JM Financial retains 'Buy' call.
- Revised Target Price
- Rs 570, implying a 20% upside potential.
- Q3 Consolidated Revenue
- Rs 48.9 billion (up 2% YoY).
- Q3 Overall Volumes
- Grew 2.5% YoY.
- Q3 Domestic Volumes
- Flat YoY.
- Q3 International Volumes
- Up 9% YoY.