Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Defense Stocks Rise: BDL Up 8%, Data Patterns in Focus
Shares of Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL) rose after a strong quarter, with analysts seeing positive signs.
One brokerage upgraded the stock to 'Buy'.
Data Patterns, another defense stock, has seen significant growth in recent years, although recent quarterly results showed a decrease in profit.
Data Patterns faced revenue delays in Q1.
Analysts have Buy ratings on both stocks based on growth potential and order books.
These companies benefit from India's growing defense sector.
Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL) share price increased by 8% following strong quarterly results.
The company's order book stands at ₹23,300 crore, with expectations of further growth.
MOFSL upgraded BDL to 'Buy' with an unchanged target price of ₹1,900.
Data Patterns' stock has increased 225% in the past three years, though there has been some recent decline.
Data Patterns' Q1FY26 profit after tax (PAT) was ₹26 crore, down 22% from the previous year.
- Who
- Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL) and Data Patterns India Ltd (DPIL), along with financial analysts and brokerages.
- What
- Defense stock prices increased, with positive analyst ratings.
- When
- The BDL stock increase occurred on Wednesday, with financial results reported for the June quarter.
- Where
- The specific locations of the companies and events are not specified.
- Why
- Driven by strong quarterly results, order books, and expectations of growth in the defense sector.
Brokerage Views on BDL
Brokerage Views on Data Patterns
Analyst Ratings
Brokerage Views on BDL
MOFSL upgraded BDL to 'Buy' with a target of Rs 1,900, due to reasonable valuations.
Brokerage Views on Data Patterns
Nuvama maintains a 'Buy' rating with a target price of Rs 2,250. Also maintained a 'Buy' rating for Data Patterns
- BDL Stock Change
- 8% increase
- BDL Order Book
- ₹23,300 crore
- BDL Analyst Rating
- Buy (MOFSL)
- Data Patterns 3-year Growth
- 225%
- Data Patterns Q1FY26 PAT
- ₹26 crore
