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Mphasis shares rise 4% to hit 2-year high after Nuvama upgrades rating to 'buy'

Mphasis shares rise 4% to hit 2-year high after Nuvama upgrades rating to ‘buy’

Business News 22/08/2024Dhuleswar GarnayakBy Dhuleswar Garnayak4 Mins Read

Mphasis, a global IT solutions provider, saw its shares rise for the sixth consecutive trading session on Thursday, climbing 4% to reach a two-year high of Rs 3,153 per share. This surge followed Nuvama Institutional Equities upgrade of the stock from ‘hold’ to ‘buy,’ with a target price of 3,500, citing improved growth prospects.

According to the brokerage, the company has experienced sluggish growth in recent years, with a 7.8% decline in FY23 and a 6.3% drop in FY24. However, it anticipates a reversal of this trend as the macroeconomic environment improves.

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The company’s BFS (Banking and Financial Services) and mortgage segments, which contribute 47% and 6% of revenue, respectively, were negatively impacted by high interest rates. The brokerage now expects growth to pick up as interest rates are expected to decrease.

Nuvama highlighted that anticipated interest rate cuts in the US are expected to revive tech spending by American corporations, which has been stalled for nearly two years. As Mphasis’s mortgage business is highly sensitive to interest rate changes, a sharp recovery is expected.

Additionally, it noted that the company’s major client, a BFS corporation, has announced record tech spending for 2024, further enhancing the company’s growth outlook.

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The brokerage has also noted that the company’s core business remains strong. It said the company has successfully diversified its revenue base, reducing its reliance on the DXC channel, which now contributes just 3% to its top line, down from 28% in FY19.

Furthermore, Mphasis is making significant advancements in the Gen-AI space with platforms like NeoZeta and NeoCrux, which are designed to modernize legacy systems and improve the software development lifecycle, it added.

Mphasis reported a consolidated net profit of 404 crore for the June quarter, a 3% increase from the fourth quarter of FY24. Its revenue remained flat at Rs 3,422 crore compared to 3,412 crore in the previous quarter. On a constant currency basis, the topline grew 0.1% quarter-on-quarter and 3.1% year-on-year.

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Second-half recovery expected

Centrum Broking noted that the overall performance of IT companies in the June quarter was muted, with revenue growth and operating margins broadly in line with expectations. It said that the clients remain cautious about the macroeconomic environment and discretionary tech spending remains weak.

However, the brokerage highlighted some positive developments, particularly in the BFSI segment, where client interest in high-priority IT projects is growing. Deal wins remain strong across the sector, with an increasing number of longer-duration contracts. The conversion of total contract value (TCV) to revenue showed a slight improvement compared to previous quarters.

Centrum Broking remains optimistic about the IT sector’s medium- to long-term outlook, driven by increasing digitalization across enterprises and rising demand for GenAI-based solutions. The brokerage expects performance to improve in the second half of FY25, supported by a low base in FY24, the ramp-up of recently signed deals, and growing traction in Gen AI-based solutions.

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Earlier last week, Reuters reported that global banks are beginning to revive technology projects that were put on hold in 2023. This development brings renewed optimism for India’s $254 billion IT sector, which derives roughly a third of its revenue from banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) clients.

The resurgence in demand for tech services from major banks like JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America, as highlighted in their recent earnings calls, could potentially have a broader positive impact, the report noted.

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Dhuleswar Garnayak
Dhuleswar Garnayak

Dhuleswar Garnayak is a seasoned journalist with extensive expertise in international relations, business news, and editorials. With a keen understanding of global dynamics and a sharp analytical mind, Dhuleswar provides readers with in-depth coverage of complex international issues and business developments. His editorial work is known for its insightful analysis and thought-provoking commentary, making him a trusted voice in understanding the intersections of global affairs and economic trends.

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