Capital Goods Stocks
Outlook for the seek – 01 to 05.08.2016
(Seen in range;
Apr-Jun earnings eyed)
Next week, shares of capital goods companies are likely to
trade within a range and on a cautious note, as Siemens and Cummins India detail their earnings for
Apr-Jun. The Stock-specific action is
expected, owing to no notable near-term triggers apart from
the earnings announcements of companies.
Sector bellwether Larsen & Toubro yesterday reported a
45.5% on-year rise in consolidated net profit
for Apr-Jun at 6.10 bln rupees, while its consolidated total
income increased 9.1% on year to 218.74
bln rupees. However, both the bottomline and topline were
below the estimated 7.94 bln rupees and
224.48 bln rupees, respectively.
The stock could hit 1,580 rupees next week, as L&T has
maintained its sales growth forecast at 12-
15%, and order inflow growth forecast at 15% for 2016-17
(Apr-Mar). Market participants will track
Siemens and Cummins India, as both will announce their
earnings for the June quarter on Aug 4.
Cummins India is expected to perform well over the
medium-to-long term, as business fundamentals
remain strong. The stock could rise to 890 rupees in the
coming week, it added. Siemens is likely to
report a net profit of 1.7 bln rupees for Apr-Jun, almost flat
on year, and a 9.1% on-year rise in net
sales
at 25.32 bln rupees