SBI Cards to see $148M outflow in MSCI August rebalancing today
SBI Cards is set to see an outflow of $148M (₹14.12B) as part of the MSCI August rebalancing. The outflow is scheduled to occur today at 3pm. The development is linked to MSCI's periodic index rebalancing exercise.
SBI Cards Latest Results: Jefferies holds rating as spending growth slows to 22% YoY
Jefferies retained a Hold rating on SBI Cards following July performance data. Spending growth moderated to 22% YoY in July, down from 34% in June. Spending share declined 140 bps MoM to 19%. Card additions rose 2.7x YoY to 0.18 mn. Overall industry spending growth slowed to 7.1%.
SBI Cards and Payment Services Records ₹29.20 Crore Block Trade on NSE at ₹624.40 Per Share
SBI Cards and Payment Services Ltd. saw a block trade on the NSE involving approximately 467,632 shares at ₹624.40 per share. The total transaction value stood at ₹29.20 crores. Block trades of this magnitude are generally associated with institutional-level participation in the equity markets.
SBI Cards and Payment Services Records ₹17.15 Crore Block Trade on NSE at ₹635.00 Per Share
SBI Cards and Payment Services Ltd. recorded a block trade on the NSE involving approximately 2,70,144 shares at a price of ₹635.00 per share. The total value of the transaction stood at ₹17.15 crores. Block trades of this scale are typically associated with institutional participation and reflect significant single-transaction activity in the counter.
SBI Cards Expects Credit Costs to Moderate Further in FY27
SBI Cards management has provided guidance indicating credit costs are expected to moderate further in FY27, though the rate of moderation will depend on evolving geopolitical developments. The company emphasized that macroeconomic factors and their impact on the unsecured lending ecosystem will influence the pace of improvement. This cautious outlook reflects management's assessment of external variables that could affect credit performance in the upcoming fiscal year.
SBI Cards expects slight decline in revolver balances during FY27 and plans to compensate through installment lending portfolio expansion. The company will maintain existing reward programs and fee structures while focusing on lending diversification as primary growth strategy.
28Apr 26
SBI Cards Management Targets 900K-1M Quarterly User Acquisitions
SBI Cards management has set quarterly user acquisition targets of 900,000 to 1 million new cardholders, with similar expectations for the next quarter. The strategy emphasizes attracting high-value, good-quality customers, reflecting the company's commitment to sustainable growth and premium portfolio building in the competitive credit card market.
28Apr 26
JPMorgan Maintains Underweight Rating on SBI Cards with ₹625 Target Price Despite Q4 Asset Quality Gains
JPMorgan maintains an underweight rating on SBI Cards and Payment Services with a ₹625 target price, acknowledging improved Q4 asset quality metrics including lower slippages, reduced write-offs, and better Gross Stage-3 performance. However, the brokerage remains cautious about earnings prospects due to potential NIM compression from poorer loan mix, subdued receivable growth expectations post FY26, and elevated operational expenses from card acquisition activities. Current valuations are viewed as offering limited support despite the positive asset quality trends.
28Apr 26
UBS Maintains Neutral Rating on SBI Cards with ₹780 Target Price Following Mixed Q4 Performance
UBS has maintained a neutral rating on SBI Cards and Payment Services with a ₹780 target price following mixed Q4 results. While the company achieved strong spend growth of 31% year-on-year and showed improvements in asset quality with lower credit costs, weak receivables growth and declining revolver mix led to an overall performance miss. The brokerage considers current valuations of approximately 3.5x price-to-book and 21.5x price-to-earnings as fair, with expectations that FY27 loan growth will lag behind spend growth and limited near-term catalysts for outperformance.
28Apr 26
Jefferies Maintains Hold on SBI Cards with ₹700 Target Price as Q4 Performance Misses Estimates
Jefferies maintains Hold rating on SBI Cards with ₹700 target price following Q4 adjusted PAT decline of 2% YoY that missed estimates. Weak NII/fee growth, lower receivables growth, and falling revolver mix drove underperformance. While improving slippages and expected easing credit costs provide some positives, portfolio de-risking measures are capping growth and leading to 4-6% EPS estimate cuts.
28Apr 26
HSBC Reduces SBI Cards Rating with Target Price Cut to ₹500 Amid Growth Concerns
HSBC has downgraded SBI Cards and Payment Services to 'Reduce' with a target price of ₹500 following slower growth in 4QFY26 and broad-based pressure on core operating metrics. The brokerage has cut EPS estimates by approximately 1% for FY27E and 9.4% for FY28E, while also lowering growth and revenue assumptions. The revised valuation stands at approximately 2.3x FY28E BVPS, reflecting concerns about the credit card company's operational performance and future growth trajectory.
SBI Reportedly Held $5 Billion Short Rupee Positions, Among Banks Most Affected by New RBI Policy
State Bank of India reportedly maintained approximately $5 billion in short rupee positions, according to Bloomberg, positioning it among the banks most significantly affected by recent RBI policy changes. The substantial foreign exchange exposure highlights the impact of regulatory shifts on major banking institutions' currency strategies.
HSBC Maintains Reduce Rating on SBI Cards, Cuts Target Price to Rs 560 from Rs 660
HSBC has maintained its 'Reduce' rating on SBI Cards and Payment Services while cutting the target price to Rs 560 from Rs 660. The revision reflects concerns over weaker demand outlook due to Middle East conflict, expected cuts to AUM growth, margins and EPS, along with liability pressures and asset quality risks. The brokerage prefers private banks and select NBFCs like Cholamandalam Investment and Finance and Shriram Finance, with LIC Housing Finance seen as a defensive option.