Brokerages lift Eternal targets as Blinkit’s profitability outlook improves

Jefferies, Citi and Morgan Stanley raised target prices after Eternal’s June-quarter results, citing food-delivery profitability and Blinkit’s execution. Analysts see limited need for aggressive discounting and a path to 5-6% steady-state quick-commerce margins, though Macquarie remains cautious on valuation.

— Filed Thu, 23 Jul, 2026, 08:51 IST · Source NDTV Profit · Updated

Brokerages largely raised Eternal targets after June-quarter results, citing food-delivery profitability and Blinkit’s execution. They see limited need for aggressive discounting, Tier-II and Tier-III expansion potential, and eventual quick-commerce margins toward 5-6%, while Macquarie remains cautious on valuations.

Why this matters

Eternal’s July 22 Q1FY27 results schedule had already put Blinkit growth and margins in focus. The latest target-price increases indicate analysts see stronger profitability support following the June-quarter performance.

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