On Wednesday, Jefferies, a global investment banking firm, increased its price target for HDFC Asset Management Co Ltd (HDFCAMC:IN) to INR5,450.00, up from the previous INR4,900.00. The firm has sustained its Buy rating on the stock. The adjustment follows HDFC AMC's report of a strong second-quarter profit before tax (PBT) growth of 46% year-over-year, as its revenue grew by 38% year-over-year.
The company's top-line growth was bolstered by a significant increase in equity Quarterly Average Assets Under Management (QAAUM), which saw a 65% year-over-year rise. Additionally, yields experienced a slight quarter-over-quarter improvement, increasing by 1 basis point, attributed to the rationalization of distribution commissions across major equity schemes.
Despite the robust growth in PBT and top-line revenue, HDFC AMC's profit after tax (PAT) saw a more moderate increase of 32% year-over-year. This was primarily due to a higher one-time tax expense related to legacy gains. Operating expenses remained relatively stable, with a year-over-year increase of 14% and a quarter-over-quarter rise of 2%.
In light of these financial results, Jefferies has raised its earnings estimates for HDFC AMC by 4-8%. The revision factors in the asset management company's higher Assets Under Management (AUM) and investment income. The firm's commentary highlighted the strong quarterly performance and the rationale behind the maintained Buy rating and increased price target.
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