SBI and Kotak Mahindra Bank Shares Decline Post Weak Q4 Results

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Shares of State Bank of India (SBI) and Kotak Mahindra Bank fell nearly 2% and 5% respectively in early trade on Monday after the lenders reported weaker-than-expected earnings for the March quarter. SBI shares ended 1% lower at Rs 790 while the Kotak Bank scrip closed at Rs 2,085, down 4.5% on the BSE. Despite the earnings miss, most brokerages remain optimistic about SBI's long-term outlook. Analysts have raised concerns about Kotak Mahindra Bank's performance, however, citing margin pressure and rising credit costs.

Key Takeaways:

  • SBI shares declined by 1% after the bank reported weaker-than-expected earnings for the March quarter, closing at Rs 790.
  • Kotak Mahindra Bank shares dropped by 4.5%, closing at Rs 2,085, on the BSE.
  • Brokerages such as JPMorgan and CLSA remain bullish on SBI's long-term prospects, despite the short-term earnings miss.
  • Kotak Mahindra Bank was downgraded by JM Financial Institutional Securities and CLSA due to weakening liquidity franchise and expected credit costs.
  • ICICI Direct views SBI's performance as robust, with resilient margins and diversified loan mix.
  • CLSA has cut SBI's earnings estimates by 4% due to slower loan growth and margin compression.

Statistics:

  • SBI shares declined by 1% after the earnings report, closing at Rs 790.
  • Kotak Mahindra Bank shares dropped by 4.5%, closing at Rs 2,085.
  • SBI's Q4 earnings missed estimates due to weaker net interest income and higher operating expenses.
  • CLSA has cut SBI's earnings estimates by 4%.
  • Barely 1% change in the SBI Bank stock prices post events

Sources:

  • "SBI, Kotak Mahindra Bank shares decline 2-5% after Q4 earnings, outlook mixed" by IE Online Media Services Pvt. Ltd.
  • "CLSA maintains 'outperform' for SBI, cuts earnings estimates by 4%" by IE Online Media Services Pvt. Ltd.
  • "JM Financial downgrades Kotak Mahindra Bank to 'hold' from 'buy'." by IE Online Media Services Pvt. Ltd.