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The Q4 FY26 earnings season has reached its most-anticipated milestone. On April 18, 2026, HDFC Bank ICICI bank Q4 results were among the most closely watched announcements in India’s financial calendar-and alongside Yes Bank and six other companies. These financial reports set and shape the market sentiments heading into a new fiscal year.
Here is a complete breakdown of what analysts expect and what the number speaks before making any investment decision.
Why Q4 Results Matter More This Quarter
The ongoing global uncertainty of war, especially the ongoing US-Iran conflict, has left investors to lean heavily on corporate earnings to gauge financial stability.
Many are looking forward to Q4 FY26 results, especially from top-tier banks like HDFC and ICICI, to serve as a key metric to evaluate the condition for the Indian economy.
According to Seema Srivastava, Senior Research Analyst at SMC Global Securities, “Results are anticipated to be positive, with net profit likely reflecting robust double-digit growth, fueled by strong core operating trends. (Source: ET Now)
HDFC Bank Q4 Results 2026-What Analysts Predict
HDFC bank is expected to post a year-on-year net profit increase of 5-10% for Q4 FY26, with Net Interest Income (NII) projected to grow 3-6% YoY. Strong fee income growth and controlled operating expenses are expected to offset the impact of reduced treasury income.
(Source: Business Standard)
Brokerage firm Nirmal Bang specially forecasts HDFC bank’s Q4 net profit to reach ₹19,200 crore up 9% from ₹17,616 crore in the same period in the previous year. NII is projected to rise by approximately 5% to ₹33,660 crore.
Key HDFC Bank Q4FY 26 Metric to Watch
Net Profit Estimate | ₹19,200 crore ( growth YoY) |
NII Growth | 3-6% YoY expected |
Gross NPA | Stood at 1.24% in Q3 FY 26 , asset quality improvement expected to continue. |
Dividend | The board is expected to consider and approve a dividend recommendation for FY2025-26 |
Notable Development | Results come after the March 2026 resignation of Part-time Chairman and Independent Director Atanu Chakraborty. |
ICICI Bank Q4 Results 2026-Steady Growth Expected
ICICI Bank’s Q4FY26 results are also being declared today, with the board convening to evaluate quarterly earnings and consider fundraising through debt instruments including NCDs and bonds in international and domestic markets.
Analysts project double digit net profit growth YoY, while NII is expected to see a solid rise of 4-8% YoY.
However a slight contraction in Net Interest Margins (NIM), both Year-on-Year and quarter-on-quarter, is anticipated due to normalisation of provisions and a higher base effect.
Key ICICI Bank Q4FY 26 Metrics to Watch
PAT Growth | 2-6% YoY projected |
NII Estimates | ₹22,918 crore (+8.1% YoY) |
Margin Pressure | NIM may see a slight dip QoQ and YoY |
Loan Growth | Healthy momentum expected to continue |
Fundraise Consideration | The board may approve domestic NCD issuance and overseas bonds. |
Yes Bank Q4 Results 2026-A Turnaround Story Continues
Yes Bank enters Q4 reporting season with analyst optimism intact. ICICI securities projects Yes Bank’s NII to rise 12.4% YoY to ₹2,558 crore and pre-provision operating profit to jump 9.5% YoY to ₹1,439.7 crore.
Yes Bank’s profit is forecasted at ₹1,056 crore, reflecting a massive 44.4% year-on-year growth and 12% quarter-on-quarter increase. This is expected to outspace the private banking sector’s overall PAT growth estimate of 5.7% YoY. (Source: MoneyControl)
NIM: Estimated at 2.7% approximately 15bps higher than the same period last year.
NII Growth: 9-12% YoY expected.
HDFC Bank Vs ICICI Bank: Q3FY 26 Performance Recap
Before Q4 results are announced, here’s a quick snap of how both the banks closed in Q3FY26, a baseline for today’s number:
Metric | HDFC Bank (Q3 FY26) | ICICI Bank (Q3 FY26) |
Net Profit | ₹18,653 crore | ₹11,317.86 crore |
Profit Growth (YoY) | +11.5% | -4.0% |
Net Interest Income | ₹32,615 crore | ₹21,932.2 crore |
NII Growth (YoY) | +6.4% | +7.7% |
Gross NPA | 1.24% | Improving |
Source: Multibagg
Disclaimer: This blog is for informational purposes. It is best readers must consult a certified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
Conclusion-What Do These Results Mean for Investors
The HDFC bank and ICICI Bank Q4 results 2026 are more than just quarterly numbers. They are confidence signals for investors, both retail and institutional. With deposit mobilisation improving, loan growth stabilising, and asset quality holding steady across both the banks, the private sector banking appears fundamentally sound.
While things are impacted by geopolitical tensions, let us see how the future unfolds.
FAQs
When are HDFC bank and ICICI bank Q4 results announced?
The Q4 results from both the banks were announced in their board meetings that happened on April 18, 2026.
Is HDFC Bank declaring a dividend in Q4 FY26?
Yes, HDFC bank’s board is expected to consider a dividend recommendation for FY2025-26.
How much net profit growth is Yes Bank expected to show?
Yes Bank is projected to show a 44.4% year-on-year surge in Q4FY26.
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