Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Paytm Shares Rise After First Profit; Brokerage Ratings Mixed
Imagine a company called Paytm, like a digital wallet.
For the first time ever, they made money!
This made some people happy, and some people unsure.
Some experts think Paytm will do even better, and told people to buy the stock.
They think the company is doing well in its business and will keep making money.
Other experts are more cautious, and don't think the stock will do well.
They think the company is making smart moves to make money and get bigger.
When a company makes money, some people buy shares, which can increase the price of the stock, making the company more valuable.
The company is trying to make more money in smart ways, and the stock price has fluctuated as a result.
Paytm's shares experienced volatility after reporting its first-ever net profit of ₹123 crore in Q1FY26.
Multiple brokerages have updated their target prices and ratings for Paytm stock.
Jefferies upgraded the stock to buy at a target price of ₹1,250.
Macquarie assigned an underperform rating with a target price of ₹760.
The stock opened at a 52-week high of ₹1,090 before trading at ₹1,077.15 as of 12:07 pm.
- Who
- One97 Communications (Paytm) and various brokerage firms
- What
- Paytm's shares experienced volatility after reporting its first-ever net profit.
- When
- Q1FY26
- Where
- BSE
- Why
- Due to recording first-ever net profit, tighter cost control, and brokerages updated views.
Bullish View
Bearish View
Future Outlook
Bullish View
Expectations of improved valuations and strong performance.
Bearish View
Concern regarding future growth potential.
- Net Profit
- ₹123 crore
- Stock Open
- ₹1,090 (52-week high)
- Stock Price at 12:07 pm
- ₹1,077.15
- Jefferies Target Price
- ₹1,250
- Macquarie Target Price
- ₹760
- Reporting Period
- Q1FY26