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ICICI Bank

Latest CMP 1,417
Today's Change ▲ 0.73%
52-Week High / Low 1,460 | 1,196
Price Date: 14-Aug-2026
Recommendation Buy
Target Price 1,772
Expected Upside 11.8%
Forecast Horizon 2 Years
Historical CAGR 14.4%
1,000 Invested 15-Aug-2006
Today's Value 14,649
Investment Period 20 Years

Stock Snapshot

Post Results Return
+3.6%
Mild Positive Re-rating
1-Year Target Price
1,654
2-Year Target Price
1,772
52-Week High / Low
1,460 / 1,196
20-Day Return
-2.1%
Market Cap (Cr.)
1,016,655
Current PE
18.6
P/BV Ratio
2.8
Dividend Yield
0.8%
Industry PE
19.3

Price Performance

Basis of our Recommendation

ICICI Bank's recent performance highlights a robust growth trajectory, with a 19.6% YoY increase in its loan portfolio, driven by strategic expansions in retail and corporate lending. Management's focus on risk-calibrated growth and maintaining strong provisioning buffers positions the bank favorably amidst competitive pressures and a stable macroeconomic backdrop. Vista's financial outlook reflects expectations of stable revenue growth and margins, supported by the bank's strong operational metrics, including a notable NIM of 4.45% and a projected loan growth of 17% for FY27. While the competitive landscape poses challenges to maintaining favorable risk-adjusted returns, ICICI Bank's superior liquidity and diversified portfolio provide a solid foundation for long-term value creation. The industry remains in a growth phase, with healthy credit demand and stable asset quality, further bolstering ICICI Bank's competitive position. Over the next 12-24 months, key opportunities include leveraging digital transformation and expanding market share, while watchpoints include potential margin pressures and regulatory challenges. Overall, ICICI Bank is well-positioned for sustainable growth, with a fair valuation aligned with intrinsic value

👍 Why We Like This Stock

  • Robust loan growth of 19.6% YoY, driven by strategic expansions in retail and corporate lending
  • Strong NIM of 4.45% and a projected loan growth of 17% for FY27, indicating healthy profitability
  • Superior liquidity position and diversified portfolio enhance competitive advantage in a growing market

Things To Watch Out For

  • Competitive pressures may challenge the maintenance of favorable risk-adjusted returns
  • Potential margin pressures due to systemic liquidity conditions and interest rate environment
  • Regulatory challenges and geopolitical uncertainties could impact asset quality and growth momentum

Key Parameters

Balance Sheet Strength
Stable Financial Structure
Market Share
Stable
Industry Outlook
Weakening
Analyst View
Strong Buy
Dividend History
Consistent
FII Holdings
Reducing

Financial Snapshot

Actuals Forecast
FY24 FY25 FY26 FY27 FY28
Revenue (Cr.) 85,408 97,303 106,189 111,231 128,745
Profit Before Tax (Cr.) 60,420 72,810 77,057 82,195 96,673
PBT Margin 70.7% 74.8% 7256.6% 73.9% 75.1%
Net Profit (Cr.) 47,804 55,474 58,610 62,366 68,684
Earnings Per Share 64.1 72.4 76.5 81.4 95.7

Analyst Recommendations

Broker Recommendation Target Price Date
Anand Rathi ▲ Buy 1,746 20-Jul-2026
Axis Securities ▲ Buy 1,800 21-Jul-2026
Bernstein ▲ Buy 1,550 20-Jul-2026
CLSA ▲ Buy 1,700 20-Apr-2026
Citigroup ▲ Buy 1,770 20-Jul-2026
Elara Capital ▲ Buy 1,783 02-Apr-2026
Geojit Financials ▲ Buy 1,650 23-Jul-2026
HSBC ▲ Buy 1,700 07-Aug-2026
IDBI Capital ▲ Buy 1,730 20-Jul-2026
Investec ▲ Buy 1,625 20-Apr-2026
JMFinancials ▲ Buy 1,710 19-Jul-2026
JPMorgan ▲ Buy 1,600 27-May-2026
Jeffries ▲ Buy 1,500 15-May-2026
Kotak Securities ▲ Buy 1,800 20-Apr-2026
LKP Securities ▲ Buy 1,730 20-Apr-2026
Moneycontrol ▲ Overweight 1,819 20-Jul-2026
Morgan Stanley ▲ Overweight 1,705 20-Apr-2026
Motilal Oswal ▲ Buy 1,750 19-Jul-2026
Nomura ▲ Buy 1,700 20-Jul-2026
Prabhudas Liladhar ▲ Buy 1,850 19-Jul-2026
UBS ▲ Buy 1,720 20-Apr-2026
Consensus Recommendation ▲ Strong Buy
Consensus Target 1,734
Coverage 21 Analysts
Analysts' Viewpoint
ICICI Bank demonstrates strong operational performance with a 19.6% YoY increase in loans, driven by retail, rural, and business banking. The bank's strategic expansion of its branch network and digital capabilities enhances customer reach and market penetration. While margins face pressure due to current interest rate environments and liquidity conditions, the bank's strong provisioning buffers and risk-calibrated growth strategy position it well against macroeconomic uncertainties. Analysts highlight the bank's ability to maintain a competitive edge through its robust asset quality and strategic utilization of FCNR(B) deposits.

Company Overview

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ICICI Bank Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the provision of various banking and financial services to retail and corporate customers in India and internationally. The company operates through Retail Banking, Wholesale Banking, Treasury, Other Banking, Life Insurance, General Insurance, and Others segments. It offers savings, salary, pension, current, trade, escrow, foreign currency, and vostro accounts, as well as time, fixed, recurring, and security deposits. The company also provides home, car, two-wheeler, personal, education, gold, and commercial business loans, as well as loans against securities, shares, mutual funds, and property; working capital finance, term loans, collateral free loans, loans without financials, finance for importers and exporters, and overdraft facilities, as well as loans for new entities and card swipes; and credit, debit, prepaid, travel, forex, and corporate cards. In addition, it offers pockets wallet; fixed income products; investment products, such as mutual funds, gold monetization schemes, initial public offerings, and other online investment services; and agri and rural business, farmer finance, tractor loans, and micro banking services. Further, the company provides portfolio management, trade, foreign exchange, locker, private and NRI banking, and cash management services; family wealth and demat accounts; commercial and investment banking, capital market, custodial, and institutional banking services; general, life health, personal accident, fire, travel, and motor insurance products; and internet, mobile, and phone banking services. Additionally, it offers securities investment, broking, trading, and underwriting services; and merchant banking, trusteeship, housing finance, pension fund management, asset management, investment advisory, points of presence, and private equity/venture capital fund management services. The company was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Mumbai, India.