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PVR Inox jumps 9.75% to 52-week high as CLSA, Investec cite rising footfalls; 100 screens planned in FY27
CLSA kept its Outperform rating on PVR Inox with a 12-month target of Rs 2,135, while Investec raised its target to Rs 1,821 from Rs 1,466. The rally came on Wednesday. The multiplex operator runs around 1,800 screens.
The numbers
Figures from Business Today,
| Tier-three and tier-four cities identified: | around 300 |
|---|---|
| Annual revenue and EBITDA growth expected through FY29: | 11-13 per cent |
| Patrons below 45 years of age: | more than 75 per cent |
Why it matters to operators and investors
PVR Inox plans 100 more screens in FY27 on top of around 1,800 and has identified around 300 tier-three and tier-four cities, so rival exhibitors and mall owners should expect tougher competition for sites in smaller markets as footfalls rise.
What to watch next
- Next quarterly footfall and occupancy disclosures from PVR Inox
- Whether the stock holds above its 52-week high or falls back through the breakout level
- New or revised broker targets compared with Rs 1,821 and Rs 2,135
- Pace of screen openings against the 100-screen FY27 plan, and how many are in tier-three and tier-four cities
- Revenue and EBITDA growth against the 11-13% annual expectation
Likely next moves
Our read of what comes next — analysis, not reported by the source.
- PVR Inox is likely to keep opening screens at a steady pace toward the 100 planned for FY27, weighted to the roughly 300 tier-three and tier-four cities it has identified.
- Other brokerages may raise or initiate targets after CLSA (Rs 2,135) and Investec (Rs 1,821), if the next footfall data confirms the trend.
- Rival multiplex chains and local exhibitors may speed up their own small-city expansion once PVR Inox's tier-three and tier-four push draws attention.
- Film producers and distributors are likely to cluster bigger releases into theatrical windows while footfalls are rising, which would reinforce attendance.
- Some institutional holders may book profits after the 9.75% jump to a 52-week high, which would cause near-term volatility.