PNB Housing Finance Q1 Results: Net Profit Rise 23%

PNB Housing Finance Ltd. saw a 21% rise in its standalone net profit on year-on-year basis for the first quarter of fiscal 2026.

According to an exchange filing from the firm, the company reported a bottom line of Rs 534 crore compared to Rs 439 crore in the year ago period.

Its total income and net interest income increased by 13.6% and 16%, respectively.

• Net profit increased by 23% YoY and declined by 3% QoQ to INR 534 crore.

• Net Interest Income grew by 17% YoY and 4% QoQ to INR 760 crore.

• Operating expenditure grew by 12% YoY and 2% QoQ to INR 216 crore.

Shares of PNB Housing Finance closed 0.18% higher at Rs 1,084.20 apiece on the NSE, compared to a 0.49% rise in the benchmark Nifty. The stock had risen 36.91% in the last 12 months and 23.53% on a year-to-date basis.

Out of 14 analysts tracking the company, 13 have a 'buy' rating on the stock, and one recommends a 'hold', according to Bloomberg data. The average of 12-month analysts' price target implies a potential upside of 13.5 %.