HSBC's Hold call on Lenskart resurfaces, flags limited upside despite 7,000-store potential
Resurfacing an April 2026 move, HSBC initiated coverage of Lenskart with a Hold rating and Rs 513 target, implying about 2% upside. The brokerage sees scope to grow India’s network from roughly 2,500 to 7,000 stores, backed by sub-one-year store paybacks and an integrated omnichannel model, but considers the valuation fully priced.
HSBC initiated Lenskart with a Hold and Rs 513 target, citing fully priced valuation despite strong unit economics. It expects India’s largest eyewear retailer to potentially expand from about 2,500 to 7,000 stores, supported by its integrated omnichannel model.
Why this matters
The call reinforces recent signals that Lenskart targets 7,000 India stores and remains a key eyewear rival to Titan, while highlighting investor concern that expansion potential may already be priced in.
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