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Federal Bank

Latest CMP 351
Today's Change ▲ 0.01%
52-Week High / Low 370 | 189
Price Date: 14-Aug-2026
Recommendation Buy
Target Price 423
Expected Upside 9.8%
Forecast Horizon 2 Years
Historical CAGR 18.2%
1,000 Invested 15-Aug-2006
Today's Value 28,511
Investment Period 20 Years

Stock Snapshot

Post Results Return
+8.8%
Mild Positive Re-rating
1-Year Target Price
415
2-Year Target Price
423
52-Week High / Low
370 / 189
20-Day Return
+0.5%
Market Cap (Cr.)
86,703
Current PE
20.0
P/BV Ratio
2.4
Dividend Yield
0.6%
Industry PE
19.3

Price Performance

Basis of our Recommendation

Federal Bank's management has articulated a clear strategy focused on enhancing digital capabilities and expanding its capital base through a significant bond issuance. This approach is expected to support revenue growth and margin expansion, particularly as the bank pivots towards higher-yielding assets and integrates the Standard Chartered credit card portfolio. Vista's financial outlook reflects stable revenue growth, with margins anticipated to improve due to disciplined liquidity management and a favorable loan mix. The bank's elite balance sheet, characterized by strong asset quality and a conservative lending profile, underpins this positive trajectory. However, potential headwinds include market volatility and execution risks associated with strategic initiatives. The macro environment remains supportive, with robust credit demand and favorable liquidity conditions, although rising crude oil prices pose inflationary risks. Over the next 12-24 months, key opportunities lie in scaling high-yield segments and leveraging digital transformation, while watchpoints include managing credit costs and navigating regulatory transitions. Overall, Federal Bank is well-positioned for sustainable growth, with a focus on profitability and asset quality

👍 Why We Like This Stock

  • Management's focus on digital capabilities and customer engagement is expected to enhance operational efficiencies and drive revenue growth
  • The planned bond issuance will strengthen the bank's capital base, supporting future growth initiatives
  • Stable asset quality and a disciplined approach to credit costs position the bank favorably for margin expansion

Things To Watch Out For

  • Market volatility and geopolitical tensions could impact the bank's performance and investor sentiment
  • Execution risks related to the integration of the Standard Chartered credit card portfolio may affect growth momentum
  • Rising crude oil prices pose inflationary pressures that could impact overall economic conditions and consumer demand

Key Parameters

Balance Sheet Strength
Elite Balance Sheet
Market Share
Stable
Industry Outlook
Weakening
Analyst View
Buy
Dividend History
Consistent
FII Holdings
Increasing

Financial Snapshot

Actuals Forecast
FY24 FY25 FY26 FY27 FY28
Revenue (Cr.) 9,070 10,475 11,902 12,929 15,116
Profit Before Tax (Cr.) 5,253 5,586 5,863 6,807 8,115
PBT Margin 57.9% 53.3% 4926.1% 52.7% 53.7%
Net Profit (Cr.) 4,064 4,232 4,491 5,174 5,967
Earnings Per Share 16.1 16.8 17.6 20.3 24.2

Analyst Recommendations

Broker Recommendation Target Price Date
Anand Rathi ▲ Buy 419 18-Jul-2026
Axis Securities ▲ Buy 400 21-Jul-2026
Citigroup ► Add 290 30-Apr-2026
Elara Capital ► Accumulate 315 30-Apr-2026
HDFC Securities ► Add 305 30-Apr-2026
ICICI Securities ► Hold 360 20-Jul-2026
IDBI Capital ▲ Buy 410 20-Jul-2026
Investec ▲ Buy 325 30-Apr-2026
JPMorgan ► Hold 305 30-Apr-2026
Kotak Securities ► Add 375 20-Jul-2026
Moneycontrol ▲ Overweight nan 30-Apr-2026
Morgan Stanley ► Equalweight 290 20-Jul-2026
Motilal Oswal ▲ Buy 400 18-Jul-2026
Prabhudas Liladhar ► Accumulate 345 18-Jul-2026
UBS ▲ Buy 340 30-Apr-2026
Consensus Recommendation ▲ Buy
Consensus Target 373
Coverage 15 Analysts
Analysts' Viewpoint
Federal Bank is leveraging its strategic pivot towards high-yielding segments such as SME, gold loans, and mid-market corporate lending to drive NIM expansion and credit growth. The bank's international investment-grade rating enhances its funding capabilities, while the acquisition of the Standard Chartered India credit card portfolio is set to bolster its retail presence. Despite strong operational performance, risks include the ECL transition impact on net worth, execution challenges in business banking, and macroeconomic sensitivities affecting asset quality.

Company Overview

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The Federal Bank Limited provides a range of banking and financial services in India. The company operates through four segments: Treasury, Corporate/Wholesale Banking, Retail Banking, and Other Banking Operations segments. Its deposit products include savings accounts, current accounts, demat accounts, salary accounts, fixed deposits, cash certificates, recurring deposits, exchange earners' foreign currency accounts, gilt accounts, resident foreign currency (RFC) domestic and other accounts, and NRI deposit schemes. The company's loan portfolio comprises personal, gold, housing, car, property, education and career, digital personal, instant digital, SME business, and other loans; loans against sovereign gold bonds and fixed deposit; term loans, project finance, and working capital loans; and debit and credit cards. In addition, it offers life, health, and general insurance products; cash management, wealth management, and merchant banking services; sovereign gold bonds, online trading, and national pension system; treasury products, such as FX retail, forward contracts, options, and swaps; and remittance, fund transfer, payment and collection, bill discounting, bank guarantees, letter of credit, post shipment limit, LC bill discounting, packing credit loan in foreign currency, and rediscounting of export bills abroad services; and deposit locker, e-commerce, internet banking, mobile banking, and tele banking services. The Federal Bank Limited operates a network of branches and ATMs/cash recyclers. The company was formerly known as Travancore Federal Bank Limited and changed its name to The Federal Bank Limited in March 1947. The Federal Bank Limited was incorporated in 1931 and is based in Aluva, India.