Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Mixed Brokerage Views on YES Bank
YES Bank reported a 55% year-on-year increase in net profit for the December 2025 quarter.
However, brokerages have mixed views on the stock.
Nomura maintains a 'Neutral' rating with a target price of Rs 22, citing gradual improvement in returns but concerns about retail segment recovery.
Emkay Global suggests a 'Sell' rating with a target price of Rs 20, pointing to sub-par growth and higher valuations.
ICICI Securities maintains a 'Hold' rating with a revised target price of Rs 24, noting improvements in net interest margins and return on assets.
The bank's loan growth remained muted at 5% YoY, but CASA growth was superior.
Despite adverse spreads, NIM improved to 2.6%, and RoA jumped to 0.9%.
YES Bank reported a 55% YoY jump in net profit to Rs 951.6 crore in Q3 FY26.
Brokerages have mixed views: Nomura 'Neutral' (Rs 22), Emkay Global 'Sell' (Rs 20), ICICI Securities 'Hold' (Rs 24).
Gross NPAs stabilised at 1.5%, but retail slippages remain elevated at 3.4%.
Loan growth was muted at 5% YoY, but CASA growth was superior.
NIM improved to 2.6% and RoA to 0.9% despite adverse spreads.
- Who
- YES Bank
- What
- Reported a 55% YoY jump in net profit, mixed brokerage views on stock
- When
- Q3 FY26
- Where
- India
- Why
- Gradual improvement in returns profile, but concerns about retail segment recovery and high valuations
Bullish
Bearish
Stock Valuation
Bullish
ICICI Securities maintains a 'Hold' rating with a revised target price of Rs 24, citing gradual improvement in returns profile.
Bearish
Emkay Global suggests a 'Sell' rating with a target price of Rs 20, citing sub-par growth, weak returns profile, and higher valuations.
Retail Segment Recovery
Bullish
Nomura maintains a 'Neutral' rating with a target price of Rs 22, noting that RoA expansion is on track but a retail turnaround is key.
Bearish
Emkay Global remains cautious about the retail portfolio, expecting another round of clean-up under new management, keeping gross credit costs elevated.
- Net Profit (Q3 FY26)
- Rs 951.6 crore
- Gross NPAs (Q3 FY26)
- 1.5%
- Loan Growth (Q3 FY26)
- 5% YoY
- NIM (Q3 FY26)
- 2.6%
- RoA (Q3 FY26)
- 0.9%
- Nomura Target Price
- Rs 22
- Emkay Global Target Price
- Rs 20
- ICICI Securities Target Price
- Rs 24