Godfrey Phillips Shares Soar 55% in 3 Days on Strong Q3 Results, Surpassing ₹7,700 Mark

Godfrey Phillips shares surged 55% over the past three days, reaching ₹7,745.75 on February 18, 2025, following strong Q3FY25 results. The company reported a 48.7% year-on-year increase in net profit to ₹315.9 crore and a 27.3% rise in revenue to ₹1,591.2 crore. EBITDA also climbed 57.6% to ₹358.8 crore, with an expanded EBITDA margin of 22.6%. The stock has gained 301% over two years and 561% over three years. Analysts remain optimistic but cautious, with some recommending risk management strategies. Godfrey Phillips is valued at ₹38,883 crore.

Godfrey Phillips Shares Soar 55% in 3 Days on Strong Q3 Results, Surpassing ₹7,700 Mark

Godfrey Phillips shares saw a 10% increase on February 18, 2025, reaching an intraday high of ₹7,741.8 per share. This marked a 54.84% surge over the past three trading sessions. The company reported a 48.7% rise in net profit for the December quarter, reaching ₹315.9 crore compared to ₹212.4 crore in the same period last year. Revenue grew by 27.3% to ₹1,591.2 crore, while EBITDA jumped by 57.6% to ₹358.8 crore, leading to an expanded EBITDA margin of 22.6% from 18.2% in the previous year. As of 11:10 AM on February 18, the stock was up 7.45% at ₹7,562, reflecting a 70.3% increase over the past month.

Godfrey Phillips India’s stock surged 41% over the last two trading sessions, continuing its upward momentum since the company reported strong Q3 earnings on February 13. On February 17, 2025, the stock closed 17.76% higher at ₹7,041.62, up from ₹5,979.50, bringing the company’s market capitalization to ₹36,612 crore. The stock has seen impressive gains, rising 301% over two years and 561% over three years.

The company reported a 48.7% year-on-year increase in net profit for Q3, reaching ₹315.9 crore, along with a 27.3% revenue growth to ₹1,591.2 crore. Its EBITDA also rose 57.6% to ₹358.8 crore, leading to an expanded EBITDA margin of 22.6%.

Analysts are optimistic but cautious. Mandar Bhojane from Choice Broking suggests a bullish outlook, with the stock showing strong support from key technical indicators. If it breaks the ₹6,950 resistance, it could target ₹7,200. However, A R Ramachandran, an independent analyst, cautions that the stock appears overbought on the daily charts, with the next resistance at ₹8,230 and advises investors to book profits if the stock closes below ₹6,270.

The stock’s RSI stands at 64.7, indicating it’s neither oversold nor overbought. Investors are advised to monitor the stock closely and consider risk management strategies.

Godfrey Phillips shares price continued its upward trajectory on February 18, 2025, rising for the third consecutive day. The stock hit a 10% upper circuit limit, reaching ₹7,745.75 per share, and by 12:55 PM, it was trading 6.51% higher at ₹7,500. Over the past three days, the share has surged by 55.44%.

This rally follows the company’s strong financial performance in Q3FY25. The cigarette maker reported a 48.7% year-on-year increase in net profit, which reached ₹315.9 crore, compared to ₹212.4 crore in Q3FY24. Revenue also rose by 27.3% year-on-year, amounting to ₹1,591.2 crore. Additionally, EBITDA climbed 57.6%, reaching ₹358.8 crore, and the EBITDA margin expanded to 22.6% from 18.2% a year ago.

Godfrey Phillips, part of the Modi Enterprises group, is one of the largest FMCG companies in India, with a wide range of cigarette brands such as Four Square, Red & White, and Marlboro, alongside a confectionery portfolio. The company’s market capitalization is now ₹38,883 crore, and its 52-week high is ₹8,480, while the low is ₹2,506.15.

Godfrey Phillips shares continued their upward trend for the third consecutive day on February 18, 2025, rising nearly 45% over the past three sessions. The surge follows the company’s strong Q3FY25 financial results, which showed a 48.7% year-on-year increase in net profit, reaching ₹316 crore. Revenue from operations also rose by 27.3% year-on-year to ₹1,591 crore, driven by significant growth in its core cigarette and tobacco business.

On the NSE, the stock hit an intraday high of ₹7,687.70, a gain of 11.78%, after opening lower with a 2.79% loss. Operationally, EBITDA soared by 57.6% to ₹359 crore, and EBITDA margins expanded by 440 basis points to 22.6%.

Despite challenges in India’s cigarette industry, such as rising taxes, stricter regulations, and increased illicit trade, Mirae Asset Sharekhan expects Godfrey Phillips to see stronger volume growth ahead, driven by government action against illegal cigarette sales and moderate price hikes.