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Model output · Signal date 2026-10-16
Hdfc Bank Ltd (HDB) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Total · absolute moveSwitch to Alpha · NYSE
Rating · 90D
▼ Bearish
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Total
Rank in coverage
Bottom 35%
of 5172 stocks scored
Rank correlation · 90D
14.0%
Spearman, 309 dates
Market Cap
$121.50B
large-cap · #7 of 20 peers
Summary
Hdfc Bank Ltd (HDB) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Hdfc Bank Ltd outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Hdfc Bank Ltd is a large-cap company with a market capitalization of $121.50B. It ranks number 7 by market capitalization among the 20 Commercial Banks, NEC issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
For HDB, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 14.0%, measured on 309 forecast dates between 2023-06-30 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 4.0%, measured on 352 forecast dates between 2023-06-30 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected absolute price move over the horizon, market included. This is the number a price target is built from. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +5.0%, buy ≥ +3.4%, sell < +1.8%, strong sell < +0.8% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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How HDB ranks among 5172 stocks
90D Total forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Fundamentals · 2023-03-31
Hdfc Bank Ltd (HDB) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Commercial Banks, NEC peers listed below that report each metric. Statement values were filed in INR and are shown converted to USD (flows at the trailing twelve-month average rate, balances at the balance-sheet date rate).
Valuation & Market
| Metric | HDB | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $121.50B | 7/20 |
| P/B Ratio | 281.91x | 1/5 |
| Book Value/Share | $0.08 | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | HDB | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| D/E Ratio | 7.84x | 16/17 |
| Financial Leverage | 8.84x | 16/17 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | HDB | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 5096M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions, converted from INR)
| Total Liabilities | $3.38B | 88.7% of assets |
Quarterly Financial Reports
HDB quarterly financials and insider trading
Industry Peers · Commercial Banks, NEC
Hdfc Bank Ltd (HDB) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Hdfc Bank Ltd (Commercial Banks, NEC): 23 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Total) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| HDB Hdfc Bank Ltd | ▼ | $121.50B |
| RY Royal Bank Of Canada | ▼ | $277.04B |
| MUFG Mitsubishi Ufj Financial Group Inc | ▶ | $259.67B |
| TD Toronto Dominion Bank | ▼ | $203.40B |
| SAN Banco Santander, S.A. | ▶ | $195.37B |
| SMFG Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. | ▶ | $160.23B |
| BBVA Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. | ▶ | $146.83B |
| BMO Bank Of Montreal /Can/ | ▼ | $118.44B |
| CM Canadian Imperial Bank Of Commerce /Can/ | ▼ | $104.22B |
| ING Ing Groep Nv | ▶ | $97.09B |
| LYG Lloyds Banking Group Plc | ▼ | $81.48B |
| BCS Barclays Plc | ▶ | $77.53B |
| NWG Natwest Group Plc | ▶ | $70.31B |
| BSBR Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A. | ▶ | $20.90B |
| BSAC Banco Santander Chile | ▼ | $15.40B |
| GGAL Grupo Financiero Galicia Sa | ▶ | $6.02B |
| NTB Bank Of N.T. Butterfield & Son Ltd | ▼ | $2.34B |
| ESQ Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. | ▶ | $1.44B |
| PGC Peapack Gladstone Financial Corp | ▶ | $769M |
| VBNK Versabank | ▶ | $710M |
| AVAL Grupo Aval Acciones Y Valores S.A. | ▶ | N/A |
| DJP Barclays Bank Plc | ▼ | N/A |
| WBKCY Westpac Banking Corp | ▼ | N/A |
Where HDB sits on the market map
Finance · Commercial Banks, NEC
News
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FAQ
Hdfc Bank Ltd (HDB) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Hdfc Bank Ltd (HDB) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Hdfc Bank Ltd outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Hdfc Bank Ltd stock predictions?
For HDB, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 14.0%, measured on 309 forecast dates between 2023-06-30 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 4.0%, measured on 352 forecast dates between 2023-06-30 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Hdfc Bank Ltd forecasts updated?
Hdfc Bank Ltd forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Hdfc Bank Ltd's industry peers?
23 issuers in our coverage, HDB included, share the SEC industry code Commercial Banks, NEC. The largest are: Royal Bank Of Canada (RY), Mitsubishi Ufj Financial Group Inc (MUFG), Toronto Dominion Bank (TD), Banco Santander, S.A. (SAN), Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG), Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (BBVA).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.