JPMorgan initiates Lenskart at Overweight with Rs 635 target; shares near 52-week high

Lenskart rose nearly 3% after JPMorgan began coverage with an Overweight rating and Rs 635 target. The brokerage cites a scalable, profitable model, strong India eyewear demand, premiumisation, Gold membership traction, international growth, and a domestic manufacturing push via the Mingfeng JV. FY26-FY30 EBITDA CAGR seen at 33%.

— Source publishedFri, 10 Jul, 2026, 10:17 IST·First seen Fri, 10 Jul, 2026, 11:28 IST·Source NDTV Profit

What happened

Lenskart shares rose nearly 3% after JPMorgan initiated Overweight coverage with a Rs 635 target, citing scalable profitable model, India eyewear demand,

Key facts

  • +3%
  • target Rs 635
  • Rs 562.70 52-week high
  • 42%/26% overseas Revenue/EBITDA FY26
  • 33% EBITDA CAGR FY26-FY30
  • Rs 2,000-crore stake sale

Why this matters

The Mingfeng JV and international expansion underscore Lenskart's vertical integration and geographic diversification thesis, flagging manufacturing-led partnerships and cross-border M&A as strategic levers.

What to watch

  • Breakout and hold above Rs 562.70 52-week high
  • Second broker initiation or target revision within 2-4 weeks
  • FY26 quarterly EBITDA margin vs the 33% CAGR trajectory
  • International segment same-store growth and store-opening cadence
  • Any lock-up expiry or promoter/PE selling pressure
  • Monitor for competing brokerage initiations aligning or diverging from Rs 635 target
  • Watch institutional block deals and delivery volumes near 52-week high resistance
  • Track management commentary on Mingfeng JV capex timeline and domestic manufacturing ramp
  • Assess Gold membership renewal/retention metrics in next quarterly disclosure