** Shares of Mold-Tek Packaging MOLT.NS drop as much as 5.7% to 694.2 rupees apiece, lowest since July 8, 2025
** Plastic packaging company's shares last down 3% on the day, following 7% drop in previous session
** MOLT reported a modest 9.7% rise in net profit in September quarter on Wednesday
** PL Capital says near-term outlook for MOLT is muted, flagging persistent underperformance in the lubes business and cuts its fiscal year 2027 and 2028 profit estimates
** Paint-pack volumes were impacted due to extended rains, says Ambit Capital, trimming fiscal year 2026 and 2027 revenue estimates by 2%-3%
** Average rating of 9 analysts tracking MOLT is "buy"; median price target 911.50 rupees, data compiled by LSEG shows
** MOLT shares are up 10.2% YTD, exchange data shows
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