HDFC Asset Management Company Ltd. share price target

We estimate revenue/earnings CAGR of 14.6%/15.5% over FY25-FY27E respectively, led by healthy inflows, consistent market share gains, rebound in other income driven by improved investor sentiment and consistent yield on overall AUM.

Strong distribution network with 280 branches and over 1,03,000 empanelled distribution partners Q2FY26 performance: HDFC AMC continues to report healthy set of result as expected. Market share and revenue yields across asset classes were broadly maintained esp. w.r.t. equity-oriented schemes. Closing AUM grew 2% QoQ to 8.8 tn with market share of 11.5%. High yielding equity mix maintained at healthy proportion of 66% vs industry average of 58%. EBITDA margin remains healthy though it declined 190 bps QoQ to 77.9% owing to sharper increase in staff and...

HDFC AMC’s operating revenue grew 16% YoY/6% QoQ to INR10.3b (in line) in 2QFY26. Yields came in at 46.6bp vs. 46.8bp in 2QFY25 and 46.7bp in 1QFY26. For 1HFY26, revenue grew 20% YoY to INR20b.

HDFC AMC logged a strong quarter, driven by steady revenue yields and significant growth in AUM. The debt market's outlook remains positive, aided by the Reserve Bank of India's supportive measures, such as interest rate cuts to boost fixedincome investments. HDFC AMC's improved market standing, diversified product portfolio, launch of new specialised investment funds, strong retail presence and digital initiatives position it for sustained growth and long-term value creation. Furthermore, although there has been a temporary decline in the share of equity AUM, a positive turnaround is anticipated in the near future. Therefore, we upgrade...

In Q1FY26, operational revenue came in at INR 9,678 Mn., up 24.8% YoY (+7.4% QoQ), in-line with our estimates. Revenue growth stood robust majorly driven by stronger growth in QAAUM.

HDFC AMC’s operating revenue grew 25% YoY/7% QoQ to INR9.7b (in-line). Yields for the quarter came in at 46.7bp vs 46.2bp in 1QFY25 and 46.6bp in 4QFY25.

HDFCAMC saw a soft quarter as core income missed PLe by 2.3% due to revenue being 1.7% lower led by weaker yields at 46.6bps (PLe 47.5bps) as (1) equity share fell QoQ to 60% from 61% to market correction in Feb'25 and (2) Q4FY25 has 2 lesser days (vs Q3FY25). Equity performance within the 3-yr bucket remains superior, which resulted in strong net flows' market share of 12.9% in FY25. New ESOP scheme of 2.5mn shares has been approved which is awaiting shareholder approval. Hence, we raise staff cost for FY26/27E by 7%/3%. Closing equity AuM for the industry corrected by 3.0% over Dec'24Mar'25 and markets continue to remain volatile. Equity flows for the industry...

HDFC AMC’s operating revenue was up 30% YoY/down 4% QoQ at INR9b (in line) in 4QFY25. Yields for the quarter came in at 46.6bp vs. 45.4bp in 4QFY24 and 47.5bp in 3QFY25. FY25 yields stood at INR35b, up 35% YoY.

Consistent performer in a growing industry

HDFC AMC is India's third-largest mutual fund house with QAAUM of INR7.9t. It holds an overall market share of 11.5% and a 12.8% share in actively managed equity QAAUM, underpinned by strong brand reputation, consistent fund performance, and an extensive distribution network.

space, drawing parallels US market from 1980s-2000s. Hence unique investors for the MF industry (52.6mn in Dec'24) can increase at a good pace. HDFCAMC will be a dominant player in this journey as its strong brand value is a function of its track record led by strong investment, risk and product management. Investor behavior is maturing as industry saw stable SIP flows during falling markets. Distributors have not objected to commission cuts as AuM growth...

3QFY25 operating revenue grew 39% YoY/5% QoQ to INR9.3b (in line with est.). The sequential growth was driven by AUM growth and a 0.7bp QoQ improvement in yield to 47.5bp (1.1bp YoY decline)

Higher equity share drove strong overall QAAUM growth of 36% YoY in FY24; expansion in equity QAAUM market share a key positive