HDFC Bank (HDB) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$58.39 -0.25 (-0.42%)

As of 01/17/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

HDFC Bank - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 1 Analyst Ratings

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Hold
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Buy
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Based on 1 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for HDFC Bank in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 1 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating for HDB.

Consensus Price Target

N/A

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HDB Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 1/21/24 to 1/20/25	1 Month Ago 12/22/23 to 12/21/24	3 Months Ago 10/23/23 to 10/22/24	1 Year Ago 1/21/23 to 1/21/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)
Hold	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Forecasted Upside	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Strong Buy

HDB Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

HDB Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

HDFC Bank Stock vs. The Competition

Type	HDFC Bank	Finance Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.00	2.51	2.52
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	N/A	22.60% Upside	12.44% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent HDB News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Action	Rating
7/22/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 3 of 5 stars	Downgrade	Overweight ➝ Neutral
9/21/2023	The Goldman Sachs Group 3 of 5 stars	Upgrade	Buy ➝ Conviction-Buy
7/17/2023	Jefferies Financial Group 2 of 5 stars	Initiated Coverage	Buy

Analyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Monday at 01:55 PM ET.

Should I Buy HDFC Bank Stock? HDB Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, January 10, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these HDFC Bank pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

HDFC Bank
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in HDFC Bank Limited:

HDFC Bank Limited recently reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.85, exceeding analysts' expectations of $0.76, indicating strong financial performance and effective management.
The current stock price is $60.39, which is within a range that may present a buying opportunity given the bank's solid fundamentals and growth potential.
The bank has a market capitalization of $169.64 billion, reflecting its significant size and stability in the financial sector, which can be attractive to investors seeking reliable investments.
HDFC Bank Limited has a return on equity (ROE) of 12.49%, suggesting that it is effective at generating profits from its equity, a positive indicator for potential investors.
The company operates in multiple regions, including India, Bahrain, Hong Kong, and Dubai, which diversifies its revenue streams and reduces risk associated with economic downturns in any single market.

HDFC Bank
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in HDFC Bank Limited for these reasons:

The bank has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.34, which indicates a higher level of debt compared to equity. This could pose risks if the bank faces financial difficulties or rising interest rates.
Recent analyst ratings have downgraded HDFC Bank Limited from a "hold" to a "sell," suggesting that some experts believe the stock may not perform well in the near term.
The quick ratio and current ratio are both at 0.53, indicating that the bank may struggle to meet its short-term liabilities with its current assets, which could raise concerns about liquidity.
Despite a strong revenue report of $9.21 billion, the bank's performance may be impacted by economic conditions in its operating regions, which can be unpredictable.
Trading volumes have been below average recently, which may indicate reduced investor interest or confidence in the stock, potentially leading to volatility in its price.

HDB Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: 1 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for HDFC Bank in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 hold rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" HDB shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in HDB, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
: According to analysts, HDFC Bank's stock has a predicted downside of -100.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Analysts like HDFC Bank less than other "finance" companies. The consensus rating for HDFC Bank is Hold while the average consensus rating for "finance" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how HDB compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:HDB) was last updated on 1/20/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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HDFC Bank (HDB) Stock Forecast & Price Target