Morgan Stanley Upgrades Wipro (WIT) to Equalweight
The upgrade shows growing confidence in Wipro's near-term positioning, particularly as momentum improves in securing large deals. Morgan Stanley sees this trend as a leading indicator of revenue acceleration over the coming quarters, marking a potential inflection point for the Indian IT services firm.
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Despite a sluggish top line, Wipro has managed to hold operating margins within a narrow band, which the firm views as evidence of disciplined cost control and resilient operational management amid a tough environment.
Morgan Stanley also highlighted 'potential improving capital allocation' as a reason for the more constructive view, pointing to the possibility of more shareholder-aligned financial strategies ahead. This includes better deployment of free cash flow and a tighter focus on returns, both of which could improve sentiment around the stock as execution improves.
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