Analysts retain hold view on Allied Blenders amid growth outlook

NDTV Profit’s Ask Profit panel recommended holding Allied Blenders & Distillers, citing solid earnings delivery and growth prospects. The programme also maintained hold views on Power Finance, Waaree Energies, Bharat Dynamics, Cochin Shipyard and Zee Entertainment.

— Source published Sun, 16 Aug, 2026, 21:20 IST · First seen Sun, 16 Aug, 2026, 23:04 IST · Source NDTV Profit

What happened

Allied Blenders and Distillers · Analysts recommend holding Indian liquor maker Allied Blenders, citing solid earnings delivery and robust growth prospects. The

Key facts

  • Allied Blenders CMP: Rs 699.45
  • Power Finance Corp CMP: Rs 376
  • Waaree Energies CMP: Rs 2,682
  • Bharat Dynamics CMP: Rs 1,398
  • Bharat Dynamics fair value: Rs 1,800
  • Cochin Shipyard CMP: Rs 1,496.50
  • Cochin Shipyard resistance: Rs 1,530-Rs 1,540
  • Zee Entertainment CMP: Rs 102.28

Why this matters

Allied Blenders’ neutral-to-positive analyst sentiment supports its strategic credibility, but stronger growth catalysts may be needed to shift market views from hold to buy.

What to watch

  • Quarterly earnings beat or miss versus consensus, especially EBITDA margin and net-profit growth.
  • Sustained acceleration in premium-brand volumes and realization per case.
  • Changes in state excise duties, retail policy, licensing rules or interstate distribution regulations.
  • Glass, ENA, packaging and other input-cost movements that affect gross margin.
  • Evidence of deleveraging and improved free-cash-flow conversion.
  • Broader Indian discretionary-demand trends, including rural consumption and festival-season liquor sales.
  • Track quarterly volume growth, net sales realization and EBITDA-margin progression versus management guidance.
  • Assess premium and prestige brand mix gains, particularly whether new launches expand beyond the mass-price segment.
  • Monitor working-capital intensity, debt reduction and operating cash-flow conversion as growth investment rises.
  • Watch for distribution expansion, state-market approvals and route-to-market partnerships that can broaden addressable demand.
  • Benchmark promotional spending, pricing actions and market-share trends against United Spirits, Pernod Ricard India and other domestic spirits competitors.