IDFC First Bank Ltd. share price target

Quarterly Update Q2FY26

Q2FY26 performance: IDFC First Bank reported a mixed Q2FY26 performance as healthy loan and deposit growth was offset by margin pressure and lower treasury gains. NII rose 6.8% YoY to 5,113 crore, while NIM contracted 12 bps QoQ to 5.6%. Provisions moderated to 1,452 crore, aiding PAT of 352 crore (up 76% YoY, down 24% QoQ). Asset quality improved with GNPA/NNPA at 1.86%/0.52%. Funded assets expanded 19.7% YoY to 2.67 lakh crore led by mortgage, vehicle and...

IDFC First Bank (IDFCFB) reported 2QFY26 PAT of INR3.5b (up 76% YoY/down 24% QoQ, in line). NII grew 7% YoY/3.6% QoQ to INR51.2b (in line). NIMs declined 12bp QoQ to 5.6%. Opex grew 13% YoY to INR51.2b (in line).

We revise our rating from HOLD to BUY

IDFC First Bank (IDFCFB) reported broadly in-line set of numbers with Q1FY26 PAT of INR 4.6bn and RoA rising to ~50bps. Higher-than-expected slippages and credit costs were offset by strong treasury gains.

We recommend a BUY on the stock with a target price of Rs 85/share, implying an upside of 10% from the CMP

Quarterly Update Q4FY25

We maintain our HOLD recommendation on the stock.

PAT beat estimates, aided by higher non-interest income and lower operating expenses

Despite healthy balance sheet growth, higher provisioning led to a 58% y/y fall in IDFC First Bank’s PAT. Microfinance credit costs have peaked for the year. We value the bank at 1.2x FY27e PBV and retain a
Buy rating, primarily led by the higher balance sheet growth, strong NIM and improving operating leverage.

IDFC First Bank (IDFCFB) reported 4QFY25 PAT of INR3.04b (58% YoY decline, 6% beat to MOFSLe) amid lower tax expense. NII grew 10% YoY/ flat QoQ to INR49.1b (in line). NIMs contracted 9bp QoQ to 5.95% (in line), dragged by a decline in the MFI business.

We upgrade IDFC First Bank (IDFCFB) to BUY with a revised TP of INR 75, as the large proposed capital infusion (INR 75bn) improves visibility on superior loan growth/operating leverage (without any material dilution in book value) topped with inexpensive valuations.

Capital raise eases adequacy, but NPA pressures persist

Target 2.0 is a challenge given NPAs and capital adequacy constraints

We maintain our HOLD recommendation on the stock.

Earnings lower on account of higher slippages, moderate loan book growth

IDFC First Bank (IDFCFB) reported a 3QFY25 PAT of INR3.4b (53% YoY decline, 32% miss to MOFSLe) due to an increase in opex (5% vs. our est) and elevated provisions.