PB Fintech FY26 PAT Rises 115% to ₹670 Cr; Basic EPS at ₹14.58
PB Fintech reported strong FY26 results with consolidated PAT growing 115% YoY to ₹670 Cr and PAT margin expanding to 10%. Q4FY26 net profit rose 53% YoY to ₹261 Cr on revenue of ₹2,061 Cr. Full-year consolidated basic EPS stood at ₹14.58 (vs ₹7.75 prior year), with total insurance premium surging 42% to ₹29,934 Cr. The company granted 3,495,529 stock options during FY26 with consolidated share-based payment expense of ₹19,417 Lakhs for the year.

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PB Fintech Limited's Board of Directors approved the audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026, at a meeting held on May 06, 2026. The company reported a robust financial performance for FY26, marked by significant growth in insurance premiums, revenue, and profitability. The results were published in the Financial Express and Jansatta on May 08, 2026, pursuant to Regulation 30 and 47 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Key Financial Highlights: FY26 Full Year
PB Fintech delivered strong growth across key metrics in FY26. The consolidated PAT grew 115% YoY to ₹670 Cr, with the PAT margin expanding from 6% in FY25 to 10% in FY26. Total income from operations for the year stood at ₹679,402 Lakhs (₹6,794 Cr), compared to ₹497,721 Lakhs (₹4,977 Cr) in the previous year. The table below summarises the key performance indicators for FY26:
| Metric: | FY26 | FY25 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Insurance Premium: | ₹29,934 Cr | ₹21,122 Cr | +42% |
| Core Online Insurance Premium: | ₹20,390 Cr | ₹14,646 Cr | +39% |
| Operating Revenue: | ₹6,794 Cr | ₹4,977 Cr | +37% |
| Adjusted EBITDA (Total): | ₹725 Cr | ₹332 Cr | +118% |
| PAT: | ₹670 Cr | — | +115% |
| PAT Margin: | 10% | 6% | +4 ppts |
India Insurance Premium numbers exclude GST. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure excluding ESOP charges.
Q4FY26 Performance
The quarterly performance reflected strong momentum, with Q4FY26 total income from operations reaching ₹206,133 Lakhs (₹2,061 Cr), up from ₹150,787 Lakhs (₹1,508 Cr) in Q4FY25. Net profit for the quarter after tax stood at ₹26,116 Lakhs (₹261 Cr), compared to ₹16,974 Lakhs (₹170 Cr) in the same period last year. Key Q4 metrics include:
| Metric: | Q4FY26 | Q4FY25 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Income from Operations: | ₹2,061 Cr | ₹1,508 Cr | +37% |
| Net Profit (after tax): | ₹261 Cr | ₹170 Cr | +53% |
| Total Insurance Premium: | ₹9,217 Cr | ₹6,322 Cr | +46% |
| Adjusted EBITDA (Total): | ₹280 Cr | ₹148 Cr | +89% |
The core renewal and trail revenue on a 12-month rolling basis stood at ₹935 Cr, up 40% YoY, driven by a 55% increase in the insurance segment. The quarterly core insurance renewal revenue annualised run rate (ARR) reached ₹1,126 Cr, a growth of 63% YoY.
Earnings Per Share and Comprehensive Income
The audited results extract provides detailed earnings per share (EPS) data on both standalone and consolidated bases. On a consolidated basis, the full-year basic EPS stood at ₹14.58 and diluted EPS at ₹14.46 for the year ended March 31, 2026, compared to basic EPS of ₹7.75 and diluted EPS of ₹7.63 in the previous year. The following table presents the EPS and comprehensive income figures:
| Metric: | Q4FY26 (Consol.) | Q4FY25 (Consol.) | FY26 (Consol.) | FY25 (Consol.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic EPS (₹2/- each): | ₹5.65 | ₹3.71 | ₹14.58 | ₹7.75 |
| Diluted EPS (₹2/- each): | ₹5.61 | ₹3.65 | ₹14.46 | ₹7.63 |
| Total Comprehensive Income (₹ Lakhs): | 26,423 | 16,322 | 68,236 | 34,490 |
EPS for quarterly periods is not annualised.
On a standalone basis, the full-year basic EPS was ₹0.90 and diluted EPS was ₹0.89 for the year ended March 31, 2026, compared to ₹0.28 and ₹0.27 respectively in the prior year. Other equity including non-controlling interest on a consolidated basis stood at ₹722,498 Lakhs as of March 31, 2026, compared to ₹634,615 Lakhs in the previous year.
ESOP and Stock-Based Compensation
During the year ended March 31, 2026, PB Fintech granted 3,495,529 stock options convertible into an equal number of equity shares of face value ₹2/- each under the Employee Stock Option Scheme – 2024, and 18,782 stock options under the Employee Stock Option Scheme – ESOP Scheme 2021, as approved by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. No stock options were granted during the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Share-based payment expense for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026 at the standalone level was ₹1,972 Lakhs and ₹8,939 Lakhs, respectively, and at the consolidated level was ₹4,425 Lakhs and ₹19,417 Lakhs, respectively.
Business Segment Highlights
The insurance segment reported Q4FY26 premiums of ₹9,217 Cr, up 46% YoY, with new protection (Health & Term) premium growing 67% YoY. The Paisabazaar credit business recorded FY26 loan disbursals of ₹31,000 Cr (₹31K Cr) and 3.5 Lacs credit card issuances. New initiatives, including PB Partners and the UAE insurance business, showed strong growth, with the UAE business recording a 54% YoY premium increase and achieving full-year profitability for the first time.
Analyst Views and Corporate Actions
Following the results, brokerages offered divergent views. Morgan Stanley maintained an Underweight rating with a target price of ₹1,215, citing expensive valuations. Jefferies raised its target to ₹1,950 (from ₹1,800) with a Buy rating, while Citi increased its target to ₹2,275 (from ₹2,225), retaining a Buy rating based on strong operational performance.
The Board approved an investment of up to ₹5 Cr in PB Marketing and Consulting Private Limited to support its application for a stockbroking license. Additionally, the company noted that it had paid a ₹500 Lakh penalty levied by IRDAI in August 2025, while responses to other inspection reports remain pending.
Historical Stock Returns for PB FinTech
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -4.61% | -6.97% | +2.38% | -5.87% | -4.53% | +41.60% |
How might PB Fintech's entry into stockbroking through PB Marketing and Consulting affect its competitive positioning against established players like Zerodha and Groww in India's discount broking market?
Given the UAE insurance business achieving profitability for the first time in FY26, which other international markets is PB Fintech likely to target for geographic expansion next?
With IRDAI's pending inspection reports and the ₹500 Lakh penalty already paid, what regulatory risks could potentially impact PB Fintech's insurance distribution business model in FY27?


































