Why Are Ola Electric Shares Plummeting to an All-Time Low?

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Key Takeaways
- Ola Electric shares hit an all-time low.
- Company reports significant financial losses.
- Management optimistic about future profitability.
- Revenue and vehicle registrations have dropped sharply.
- Stock has declined substantially since IPO.
Mumbai, June 23 (NationPress) The shares of Ola Electric Mobility experienced a significant drop on Monday, hitting an unprecedented low of Rs 43.20 on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).
During the intra-day trading session, the stock plummeted by nearly 6 percent following a block deal that encompassed 0.8 percent of the company's equity.
This transaction involved shares worth approximately Rs 107 crore, although the identities of the buyers and sellers were not disclosed.
As of around 1 P.M., Ola Electric’s shares were priced at Rs 43.92, reflecting a decrease of Rs 2.16 or 4.69 percent for the day.
The decline in share prices is also attributed to the company's disappointing financial results for the fourth quarter (Q4) of FY25.
Ola Electric reported a net loss of Rs 870 crore, more than double the Rs 416 crore loss recorded in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year (Q4 FY24).
These losses were propelled by substantial discounts and decreased sales, with revenue from operations plunging 62 percent Year-on-Year (YoY) to Rs 611 crore.
Vehicle registrations fell by over 52 percent to 56,760 units, while deliveries halved at 51,375 units.
Despite this downturn, Ola Electric's management remains hopeful, stating their aim to achieve profitability by FY26.
Since its IPO in August 2024, Ola Electric’s stock has undergone a steep decline, initially listed at Rs 91.20 per share against an issue price of Rs 76.
The stock has now plummeted over 43 percent from its IPO price and has collapsed 72 percent from its 52-week peak of Rs 157.50.
In just the past week, shares have dropped by 6.2 percent, equating to Rs 2.90, as per BSE analytics data.
Over the last month, the decline has amounted to Rs 9.03 or 17.07 percent. In the last three months, the stock has decreased by Rs 12.12 or 21.64 percent.
On a year-to-date (YTD) basis, it has lost Rs 42.35 or 49.11 percent. Over the past six months, the stock has fallen by Rs 48.75 or 52.63 percent.