Shares of Tata Group’s retail arm, Trent Ltd., will be in focus on Tuesday after global brokerage Bernstein revised its price target downwards while maintaining an optimistic long-term view.
Revised Target and Rating:
Bernstein cut its price target on Trent to ₹5,000, which still implies a potential upside of approximately 19% from Monday’s closing price. The brokerage has maintained its ‘Outperform’ rating.
Rationale for Recovery:
The brokerage believes Trent’s revenue growth has bottomed out and highlighted several drivers for a rebound:
- Positive Like-for-Like Growth: Expected in split stores due to a favorable base.
- Zudio Expansion: Strong network growth with a projected 20% CAGR over the next three years.
- Improved Demand: A better consumer demand environment.
- Steady Momentum: Continued strength in the Westside brand.
Key Risk and Growth Outlook:
Bernstein flagged rising competition—particularly from new store additions and attempts to replicate Zudio’s value-fashion model—as the primary risk.
The brokerage expects revenue to grow 19% in FY26 and projects a 20% CAGR for the FY26–FY28 period.
Analyst Sentiment and Stock Performance:
Of the 28 analysts covering the stock:
- 17 have a ‘Buy’ rating.
- 5 recommend ‘Hold’.
- 6 have a ‘Sell’ recommendation.
Trent’s shares ended Monday 0.76% lower at ₹4,218. The stock has declined nearly 11% in the past month and is down 40% year-to-date in 2025.