Eternal Shares Fall Amid Leadership Uncertainty
Shares of Eternal are declining as investors react to recent leadership changes, reassessing the company’s valuation despite continued optimism surrounding the swift commerce sector. The stock, previously buoyed by growth expectations, has experienced a important correction, sparking debate over whether the downturn has run its course.
Market expert Sandip Sabharwal, speaking on ET Now, compared the situation to Elon Musk’s temporary shift in focus away from Tesla. “This reminds me of when Elon Musk moved out of Tesla and decided to work with President trump and all that. The stock took a big beating because leadership matters. If the leader’s attention is getting diverted to other things, then investors need to get concerned,” Sabharwal said. He suggested observing whether further declines prompt adjustments within the company.
Sabharwal noted the correction occurred even after positive analyst reports and upgraded earnings projections following the company’s recent results. “after the results, all analysts were so bullish and most peopel upgraded earnings projections, and from there the stock actually fell drastically. I still think the earnings do not justify this valuation overall. Fundamentally,the stock is not cheap,but the main reason for this correction is obviously the CEO change,” he added.
While quick commerce has been a major factor in Eternal’s valuation, with investors anticipating strong growth, Sabharwal cautioned that the market remains intensely competitive. “Valuations were at a premium as of the perception of leadership. quick commerce as a business is highly competitive.”
