PNB Stock Gained More Than 2% Today

Mumbai, 29 July 2025: Shares of Punjab National Bank (NSE: PNB) gained 2.52% to close at ₹109.48 on Tuesday, ahead of the bank’s scheduled board meeting on 30 July 2025 to consider Q1FY26 financial results. The stock opened at ₹106.25, touched a high of ₹109.50, and maintained strong investor interest throughout the session. Trading volumes stood at 111.99 lakh shares, with a turnover of ₹120.76 crore and VWAP at ₹107.83. The bank’s market capitalisation reached ₹1.26 lakh crore.

PNB Earnings Preview: Investors Eye Continued Profit Growth in Q1FY26

PNB posted strong earnings momentum in recent quarters. In Q4FY25, the bank’s consolidated net profit surged to ₹464.29 crore from ₹301.03 crore in Q4FY24, with EPS rising from ₹2.73 to ₹4.34. Total income climbed to ₹37,299.02 crore from ₹32,361.04 crore in the same period a year earlier. This growth follows consistent quarterly improvements, including ₹450.82 crore net profit in Q3FY25 and ₹430.35 crore in Q2FY25. The board will announce the Q1FY26 numbers following its meeting on 30 July, with the earnings call scheduled at 4:00 PM IST.

PNB Stock Trades Near ₹110 as Optimism Builds Before Results

Investor sentiment remains upbeat as PNB stock closed at ₹109.48 at 3:30 PM IST on 29 July 2025, reflecting a gain of ₹2.69 or 2.52% from the previous session.

Key market details include:

• Opening price: ₹106.25
• Day’s high: ₹109.50
• Day’s low: ₹106.25
• 52-week high: ₹128.80
• 52-week low: ₹85.46
• P/E ratio: 6.67
• Dividend yield: 2.65%
• Quarterly dividend amount: ₹0.73
• Market capitalisation: ₹1.26 lakh crore

These numbers suggest strong anticipation ahead of the earnings announcement, with the stock trading close to its yearly highs.

Punjab National Bank Key Metrics Reflect Growth with Select Valuation Gaps

PNB holds a market capitalisation of ₹1,25,606.4 crore, among the highest in the sector. Its trailing PE ratio of 6.8 and price-to-book ratio of 1 remain below the industry median, pointing to a potentially undervalued position. Institutional holding rose by 0.20% to 20.58%. The bank reported a 49.3% YoY net profit growth for the quarter, while TTM net profit growth reached 102.9%, making it a runner-up in the sector. However, operational margins at 21.2% remain below industry levels. PNB’s ROE stands at 13.9% and RoA at 1%, both slightly below sector averages. With a Piotroski Score of 5, the bank reflects moderate financial strength.

Punjab National Bank is one of India’s largest state-owned banks, offering a wide array of financial and banking services to retail, corporate, and MSME customers. It is listed on both the NSE and BSE and operates a vast nationwide network. Established in 1894, PNB has played a central role in India’s public banking ecosystem and continues to be a vital pillar in the country’s financial services sector

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