ICICI Securities, Larsen & Toubro Infotech, PCBL—3 stocks to buy for 44-60% return in one year

The stock market has been on the edge and trading with volatility amid multiple factors, including geopolitical tension and FIIs selling. However, brokerages are bullish on certain stocks that have the potential to generate massive returns in a period of 12 months. These stocks are ICICI Securities Ltd, Larsen & Toubro Infotech and PCBL Ltd. Of the three stocks, the maximum upside of 60% was seen in L&T Infotech. They are of the view that these stocks can generate a return of 43% to 60% within a period of one year.  

Brokerage on L&T Infotech 

Brokerage firm BoB Capitals retained buy rating on this mid-tier IT stock with a target price of RS 8140. Though it pruned FY23/FY24 EPS, it believes L&T Infotceh offers good upside from current levels. At last traded price of Rs 5093.85 per share, it turns out a return of 59.80 in one year.  

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"LTI does not anticipate any slowdown in the demand environment but acknowledged uncertainty in terms of rising input costs and the volatile geopolitical climate. Factoring in the Q4 result, we cut FY23/FY24 EPS, however maintain a buy on a robust demand environment," said the brokerage.  

Brokerage on ICICI Securities Ltd  

Axis Direct maintained the buy rating on ICICI Securities with a target price of Rs 865, which translates into an upside of 44.84% on April 22 closing price of Rs 597.20 per share.  

It believes near-term headwinds exist, but long-term story remains intact. 

"We believe near-term headwinds exist owing to the unfavourable market conditions which are likely to pose challenges in terms of revenue growth, especially in the broking segment. However, the diversification efforts that the company has made so far and will continue to pursue will partially insulate and support the top line. Higher spending on tech and marketing will keep the C-I ratio elevated," it said.  

Brokerage on PCBL Ltd 

ICICI Securities increased target price for carbon black manufacture stock from Rs147 to Rs170. On Friday's closing price of Rs 118.20, the upside in PCBL Ltd is 43.82%.  

"PCBL’s Q4FY22 EBITDA disappointed on higher other expenses, but gross profit/kg improved QoQ which is good. PCBL’s management sounded bullish on the carbon black cycle with favourable demand supply," said the brokerage while recommending a buy on the stock. The downside risk remains rising crude price, it said.