HDFC Bank vs ICICI Bank vs Axis Bank vs Bandhan Bank: A Comparative Analysis of Bank Stocks

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Four major Indian banks, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, and Bandhan Bank, released their financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, setting the stage for an analysis of their performance across various parameters. The comparison of these bank stocks, including their market capitalization, dividend payouts, share prices, and long-term returns, helps investors understand which bank offers the most value. As part of this analysis, we will examine the market capitalization, dividend history, share prices, and stock returns of these four banks.

Key Takeaways:

  • HDFC Bank holds the highest market capitalization among the four banks, with a total market cap of Rs 14,99,843.91 crore as of July 19, 2025.
  • HDFC Bank paid a dividend of Rs 22 in 2025, while ICICI Bank and Axis Bank paid dividends of Rs 11 and Re 1, respectively. Bandhan Bank announced a dividend of Rs 1.50.
  • HDFC Bank's share price as of July 18, 2025, stood at Rs 1956, while ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, and Bandhan Bank's share prices were Rs 1426.70, Rs 1098.70, and Rs 185.40, respectively.
  • HDFC Bank's shares returned 21.24 per cent, 16.71 per cent, 45.25 per cent, 78.08 per cent, and 252.57 per cent over the last 1 year, 2 years, 3 years, 5 years, and 10 years, respectively.
  • ICICI Bank's shares also gave positive returns, rising 14.14 per cent, 46.23 per cent, 84.79 per cent, 303.14 per cent, and 394.42 per cent over the last 1 year, 2 years, 3 years, 5 years, and 10 years, respectively.
  • Axis Bank's shares fell 16.04 per cent in the last 1 year but increased 14.08 per cent, 60.58 per cent, 153.63 per cent, and 82.48 per cent over the last 2 years, 3 years, 5 years, and 10 years, respectively.
  • Bandhan Bank's shares gave negative returns in the past 1 year, 2 years, 3 years, and 5 years, decreasing 4.47 per cent, 12.65 per cent, 33.32 per cent, and 46.95 per cent, respectively.

Statistics:

  • HDFC Bank's market capitalization: Rs 14,99,843.91 crore (as of July 19, 2025)
  • ICICI Bank's market capitalization: Rs 10,18,151.46 crore (as of July 19, 2025)
  • Axis Bank's market capitalization: Rs 3,40,758.46 crore (as of July 19, 2025)
  • Bandhan Bank's market capitalization: Rs 29,867.41 crore (as of July 19, 2025)
  • HDFC Bank's share price: Rs 1956 (as of July 18, 2025)
  • ICICI Bank's share price: Rs 1426.70 (as of July 18, 2025)
  • Axis Bank's share price: Rs 1098.70 (as of July 18, 2025)
  • Bandhan Bank's share price: Rs 185.40 (as of July 18, 2025)
  • HDFC Bank's 1-year returns: 21.24 per cent
  • ICICI Bank's 1-year returns: 14.14 per cent
  • Axis Bank's 1-year returns: -16.04 per cent
  • Bandhan Bank's 1-year returns: -4.47 per cent
  • HDFC Bank's 2-year returns: 16.71 per cent
  • ICICI Bank's 2-year returns: 46.23 per cent
  • Axis Bank's 2-year returns: 14.08 per cent
  • Bandhan Bank's 2-year returns: -12.65 per cent

Sources:

  • NSE (National Stock Exchange)
  • BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange)
  • IE Online Media Services Pvt. Ltd.
  • Contify.com