** Shares of Bajaj Finance BJFN.NS trades flat ahead of Q4 results
** Five analysts, on average, expect consolidated net profit to rise 22.6% y/y - data compiled by LSEG
** PL Capital expects stable net interest margin with a scope to lower cost of funds, though MSME credit costs remain elevated and recovery may be delayed due to Middle East war
** Jefferies forecast Q4 AUM to rise 22% y/y, PAT rising 20% y/y
** BJFN rated "buy" on average by 34 analysts, median PT at 1,090 rupees - LSEG data
** YTD, stock down 5.4%
(Reporting by Surbhi Misra in Bengaluru)
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