Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Paytm Shares Rise After First-Ever Profit; Brokerage Views Vary
Imagine a company called Paytm, which helps people with their money and payments.
For the first time, Paytm made a profit, meaning they earned more money than they spent.
This caused the company's stock price to go up at first.
Different financial experts, called brokerages, have different ideas about whether Paytm is a good investment.
Some think the stock will continue to go up and set higher price targets, while others think the stock might not do so well, and gave it a lower rating.
Despite the mixed opinions, the stock is trading at a higher value than its previous close.
Paytm's shares saw initial gains after reporting its first-ever net profit.
The company recorded a net profit of ₹123 crore in Q1FY26.
Brokerage firms hold mixed views, with some upgrading and others maintaining or downgrading ratings.
Several brokerages increased their target prices for Paytm shares.
The stock traded with gains on the BSE at ₹1,077.15 as of 12:07 pm.
- Who
- One97 Communications (Paytm)
- What
- Paytm's shares saw mixed reactions after reporting its first-ever net profit.
- When
- Shares were trading on July 23, 2025.
- Where
- BSE
- Why
- Due to its first-ever net profit and mixed brokerage views.
Positive Views
Neutral/Negative Views
Future Outlook
Positive Views
Some brokerages, like Jefferies and JM Financial, see potential for growth and increased valuations.
Neutral/Negative Views
Other brokerages, such as BofA and Motilal Oswal, maintain neutral ratings, suggesting limited upside.
Profitability
Positive Views
Brokerages such as Bernstein believe the business will remain profitable.
Neutral/Negative Views
Macquarie assigned an underperform rating.
- Company
- One97 Communications (Paytm)
- Net Profit
- ₹123 crore (Q1FY26)
- Stock Price (at 12:07 pm)
- ₹1,077.15
- 52-week high
- ₹1,090
- Brokerage Upgrades
- Jefferies, Citi, JM Financial
- Brokerage Downgrades
- Macquarie
- Brokerage Ratings
- Buy, Neutral, Underperform, Add