ICICI Bank Ltd. share price target

ICICIB reported some moderation in credit growth at ~12% YoY in 1Q, mainly due to slower growth in retail loans (incl mortgages and unsecured loans) and demand remaining slack in the corporate portfolio.

For Q1FY26, the Net Interest Income (NII) grew by 10.1% YoY (+1.2% QoQ) to INR 429.6bn, above our estimates by 2.1%, led by higher NIM margins, partially offset by lower growth in advances.

ICICI Bank reported slowdown in credit growth to 12% YoY vs 13% YoY (Q4FY25); further deposit growth also declined to 13% YoY (vs ~14% YoY Q4FY25). We expect 13% CAGR (FY25-27E) loan growth. NIMs declined by 5bps QoQ; lower than its peers as well as market estimates. However, need to watch out for impact of rate cut on NIMs during Q2FY26. Asset quality remain stable led by higher write offs. Bank reported strong profitability growth at 16% YoY led by lower operating expenses. PPoP grew by 17% YoY led by higher non-interest income (up 22% YoY). Higher credit costs led by higher write offs resulted in return...

We maintain our BUY recommendation on the stock

ICICI Bank’s results epitomize the saying, “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.” Over the past few years, irrespective of the sectoral challenges such as unsecured asset quality issues, systemic growth moderation, liability accretion or NIM headwinds, the bank has been able to deliver a stellar performance, beating Street expectations.

ICICIB saw a steady quarter as core PPoP was largely in-line; core PAT was a slight miss (3.4%) as provisions normalized to 56bps (avg. 35bps in previous 7 quarters). NIM adjusted for IT refund of Rs3.9bn was a tad better at 4.42% owing to slower repricing of EBLR loans to peers. Loan growth was softer at 1.7% QoQ due to pricing pressure and slower system growth. While we are factoring a loan CAGR of 14.5% over FY25-27E, the bank could deliver higher growth if retail credit growth picks up also led by PL/CC. Due to normalization...

ICICI Bank reported a resilient performance, with limited margin compression at 7bps QoQ to 4.34% (vs peers’ over 15bps drop) and nearly stable asset quality with headline GNPA ratio at 1.7%.

We maintain our BUY recommendation on the stock.

ICICIB saw yet another good quarter with core PAT beating PLe by 3.7% due to better asset quality; core PPoP was in-line at Rs166bn. While loan growth was softer at 2.1% QoQ due to pricing pressure and slower system growth, reported NIM adjusted for tax refund of 2bps improved by 14bps QoQ to 4.4% despite tight liquidity. Due to RBI accommodative stance, overall repo rate cut is likely to be between 75-100bps compared to our estimates of 50bps. We revise our repo rate cut assumption to 75bps and trim NIM for FY26/27E by 9/7bps;...

ICICI Bank has done it again! Seldom does a bank of the size of ICICI Bank (ICICIBC) surprise with its operating performance the way this bank has done, that too amid a volatile macro environment, elevated competition for deposits, and ongoing normalization in asset quality.

ICICI Bank has noted a superlative performance yet again, with 5% PAT beat at Rs126bn (up 18% YoY; historically superior RoA of ~2.5%), healthy credit growth at 13% YoY, and a sharp 16bps QoQ margin uptick to 4.4%.

Steady credit growth at 13% YoY, largely led by the Business Banking segment. Higher NIMs and lower provisions aided PAT

ICICI Bank reported yet another steady quarter with strong return ratio amid a challenging environment. Net interest income (NII) at Rs. 21,193 crore (above estimates) grew by 11 y-o-y/4% q-o-q. Net interest margins (NIMs) improved by 16 bps q-o-q to 4.41% vs expectation of 2-5 bps decline however given the repo rate cut of 50 bps so far.

Retail loans to drive growth

PAT growth of 15% YoY aided by stable credit cost and PPOP growth of 15% YoY

We maintain our BUY recommendation on the stock.

Strong performance continues