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HDFC Bank (HDFCB) Earnings: 2Q Net Income Surpasses Estimates with Robust Growth

By October 19, 2024 No Comments
  • HDFC Bank‘s net income for the second quarter is 168.2 billion rupees, marking a 5.3% increase compared to last year. This beats the market estimate of 162.84 billion rupees.
  • Gross non-performing assets stand at 1.36%.
  • The bank’s provisions have risen by 3.8% quarter-on-quarter to 27 billion rupees, which is lower than the estimate of 32.73 billion rupees.
  • Operating profit has increased by 8.9% year-on-year to 247.1 billion rupees, slightly above the estimated 246.32 billion rupees.
  • Interest income has grown by 9.3% year-on-year, reaching 740.2 billion rupees, surpassing the estimate of 737.78 billion rupees.
  • Interest expenses are recorded at 439 billion rupees, representing an 8.9% year-on-year growth.
  • Other income has climbed by 7.2% year-on-year to 114.8 billion rupees, marginally exceeding the estimate of 113.35 billion rupees.
  • Treasury revenue is down by 8.4% compared to last year, totaling 145.7 billion rupees.
  • Retail revenue has seen a significant rise of 15% year-on-year, amounting to 700.1 billion rupees.
  • Wholesale revenue has shown a slight increase of 0.4% year-on-year, reaching 474.7 billion rupees.
  • Operating expenses have increased by 9.7% year-on-year to 168.9 billion rupees, which is below the estimate of 171.64 billion rupees.
  • Tax expenses have jumped by 36% year-on-year to 51.8 billion rupees, aligning closely with the estimate of 51.56 billion rupees.
  • The analyst ratings show 38 buy recommendations, 9 hold recommendations, and no sell recommendations.

HDFC Bank on Smartkarma

Analyst coverage on HDFC Bank on Smartkarma is diverse and provides valuable insights for investors. Ankit Agrawal, CFA‘s report titled “HDFC Bank: Looking Beyond Reported Numbers” highlights that while the reported numbers may be impacted by the merger and liquidity challenges, focusing on average figures reveals strong deposit growth trends for HDFC Bank. On the other hand, Brian Freitas presents a bullish perspective in his analysis “India: Potential Free Float Changes & Passive Flows in August,” emphasizing potential market implications of changes in shareholding patterns and passive inflows/outflows for specific stocks. Value Investors Club emphasizes the market reaction to HDFC Bank‘s recent merger, which despite initial positivity, led to a decline in the bank’s stock price, while underlining the potential synergies and growth opportunities the merger could bring.

Daniel Tabbush‘s report, “HDFC Bank – Rebalancing & MUFG Acquisition Benefit, Ongoing NPL Stability & Profit Strength,” sheds light on renewed interest in HDFC Bank driven by potential re-balancing and MUFG acquisition speculations, highlighting the bank’s stability, growth prospects, and credit metrics strength. Moreover, Brian Freitas discusses the increase in foreign room allocation in HDFC Bank in his report “HDFC Bank (HDFCB IN): Foreign Room Crosses 25%; Index Implications & Positioning for US$5bn+ Buying,” pointing out the implications for passive trackers and the positive impact on the bank’s stock price.


A look at HDFC Bank Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value4
Dividend5
Growth3
Resilience2
Momentum3
OVERALL SMART SCORE3.4

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

With a strong overall outlook indicated by its Smart Scores, HDFC Bank appears well-positioned for long-term growth and stability. The bank’s impressive scores in Dividend and Value highlight its commitment to providing returns to investors and being undervalued in the market. Although Growth and Momentum scores are slightly lower, the bank still shows potential for expansion and maintaining a steady pace in the market. Additionally, HDFC Bank‘s Resilience score indicates its ability to weather economic challenges and market fluctuations, further bolstering its long-term prospects.

As a global corporate bank offering a wide range of services, HDFC Bank Ltd. stands out for its comprehensive corporate banking, custodial services, and active involvement in treasury and capital markets. The bank’s expertise in project advisory services and capital market products like Global Deposit Receipts and Euro currency bonds underlines its strong market presence and innovative offerings. With its favorable Smart Scores, HDFC Bank‘s long-term outlook remains promising, aligned with its solid foundation and diversified service offerings.


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