Why Has ICICI Securities Set a Neutral View on LT Technology Services at ₹4,040?
About LT Technology Services
LT Technology Services (LTTS) is a leading engineering and R&D services company with strong exposure to hi-tech, mobility, sustainability, and industrial segments. The company has been positioning itself as a key beneficiary of digital engineering and next-generation technology adoption across global enterprises.
In its latest assessment, ICICI Securities has maintained a neutral stance on LTTS, even as it revised its estimates and outlook following the company’s Q3FY26 performance.
Q3FY26 Performance Snapshot
🔹 Q3FY26 revenue missed expectations
🔹 Miss largely attributed to portfolio recalibration in the hi-tech segment
🔹 Demand softness led to near-term execution challenges
The brokerage noted that the revenue miss was not broad-based but concentrated in specific verticals, particularly hi-tech, where LTTS has been reshaping its client and service mix.
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Guidance Revision and Strategic Shift
| Parameter | Update |
|---|---|
| FY26 revenue growth guidance | Cut from double-digit to mid-single digit |
| Strategic focus | Pivot from AI-led growth to EI (Engineering Intelligence) |
| Segmental margins | Targeted improvement despite slower growth |
Management’s emphasis on margin resilience and portfolio rationalisation suggests a focus on quality of earnings rather than aggressive topline expansion in the near term.
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Positives Highlighted
🔹 Strategic shift toward higher-value EI offerings 🔹 Focus on improving segmental margins 🔹 Strong positioning in engineering services |
Key Concerns
🔻 Slower revenue growth outlook for FY26 🔻 Near-term uncertainty in hi-tech vertical 🔻 Earnings visibility moderated |
Valuation and Brokerage View
ICICI Securities has revised EPS estimates downward by 7–10% over FY26–28E, reflecting moderated growth assumptions. Despite this, the brokerage maintains a neutral rating with a target price of ₹4,040, factoring in LTTS’s long-term engineering capabilities and margin discipline.
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Investor Takeaway
Derivative Pro & Nifty Expert Gulshan Khera, CFP®, believes LT Technology Services is entering a consolidation phase where strategic realignment and margin protection take precedence over rapid growth. Investors should track execution in the hi-tech segment and progress of the EI pivot before reassessing medium-term expectations. More structured market insights are available at Indian-Share-Tips.com, which is a SEBI Registered Advisory Services.
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