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Petronet LNG Earnings: 1Q Net Income Surges 44% to Beat Estimates

  • Net Income: Petronet LNG‘s net income for the first quarter came in at 11.4 billion rupees, a 44% increase year-over-year. The estimate was 8.94 billion rupees.
  • Revenue: Revenue reached 134.2 billion rupees, up 15% year-over-year. The forecast was 141.43 billion rupees.
  • Total Costs: Total costs for the quarter were 121.1 billion rupees, showing a 13% rise year-over-year.
  • Other Income: Other income surged to 2.18 billion rupees, marking a 48% increase year-over-year.
  • Share Performance: Shares of Petronet LNG rose 2.8%, closing at 342.80 rupees, with 3.55 million shares traded.
  • Analyst Ratings: The stock has been rated with 7 buys, 12 holds, and 15 sells.

Petronet LNG on Smartkarma

Analysts on Smartkarma, such as Sudarshan Bhandari, are bullish on Petronet LNG, the leading natural gas player in India. In his report, “The Beat Ideas- Petronet LNG: Driving Growth in India’s Natural Gas Sector,” Bhandari highlights the company’s position amid rising energy demand and upcoming projects. With plans to increase the share of natural gas in India’s energy mix from 6.7% to 15% by 2030, Petronet LNG is poised for expansion.

Bhandari notes key growth drivers for Petronet LNG, including ongoing capex for plant expansion, a new petrochemical facility, and improved utilization at the Kochi plant. Management anticipates a 20% volume growth, fueled by the increasing consumption of LNG in India’s gas market. These insights reflect a positive sentiment towards Petronet LNG‘s growth trajectory in the Indian natural gas sector.


A look at Petronet LNG Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value3
Dividend5
Growth3
Resilience5
Momentum2
OVERALL SMART SCORE3.6

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

Based on the Smartkarma Smart Scores analysis, Petronet LNG shows a promising long-term outlook. With a strong emphasis on paying dividends to its investors and displaying resilience in the face of challenges, Petronet LNG has positioned itself as a reliable choice for those seeking steady returns. Additionally, the company’s value and growth scores indicate stability and potential for expansion, demonstrating a balanced approach to its operations. Although the momentum score is relatively lower, the overall outlook remains positive for Petronet LNG as it continues to solidify its position in the market.

Petronet LNG Ltd., a key player in the Indian energy sector, was established to facilitate the importation of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the country. Formed as a collaboration between prominent entities such as GAIL, ONGC, IOC, BPCL, and GAZ de France, Petronet LNG operates LNG terminals in Dahej (Gujarat) and Kochi (Kerala). The company’s strategic partnerships and infrastructure investments underscore its commitment to meeting the growing demand for natural gas in India while maintaining a strong foothold in the industry.


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