Highlights
- PNB shares declined 1.43% during Friday’s morning session on the NSE.
- The stock traded near Rs 105 amid sustained selling pressure.
- It remained well below its 52-week high level during intraday trade.
Punjab National Bank (NSE:PNB) traded lower on July 3, 2026, with the stock falling 1.43% to Rs 105.38 at 11:40 AM IST. The stock opened at Rs 107.00 compared with the previous close of Rs 106.91. During the session, it touched an intraday high of Rs 107.01 and a low of Rs 104.11, while the volume-weighted average price (VWAP) stood at Rs 104.99, indicating weaker price positioning through the session.
Trading Activity Shows Heavy Volume
PNB witnessed strong trading activity on the National Stock Exchange, with around 176.07 lakh shares changing hands by 11:40 AM IST. The traded value stood at approximately Rs 184.85 crore. The order book showed a slightly higher buying interest compared with selling pressure, with buy-side orders accounting for 50.71% of visible quantity versus 49.29% on the sell side. Despite this, the price trend remained negative during the session.
Stock Trades Below 52-Week High
The stock continued to trade well below its 52-week high of Rs 135.15 recorded on January 19, 2026. It remained above its 52-week low of Rs 98.50, touched on May 18, 2026. At the prevailing market price, PNB’s market capitalisation stood at approximately Rs 1.21 lakh crore, while free-float market capitalisation was around Rs 36,133 crore.
Performance Across Time Frames
Punjab National Bank has delivered mixed performance across different time horizons. The stock has declined 2.32% over the past week and 0.41% over the past month. On a year-to-date basis, it has fallen 14.98%, while the one-year return stands at negative 4.41%. Over a three-year period, the stock has gained 95.67%, and over five years it has risen 150.29%. PNB is part of the Nifty Bank index and operates in the public sector banking segment.
Valuation and Market Metrics
PNB traded at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 7.19 during the session, reflecting relatively lower valuation compared with private sector peers. The stock recorded daily volatility of 1.88% and annualised volatility of 35.92%. Deliverable trades accounted for 36.83% of total traded quantity, indicating higher intraday participation compared with delivery-based investing.
Q4 FY26 Financial Performance
For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, PNB reported standalone total income of Rs 36,31,870 lakh. Profit before tax stood at Rs 7,07,664 lakh, while net profit was Rs 5,22,511 lakh. Earnings per share (EPS) came in at Rs 4.55.
On a consolidated basis, total income stood at Rs 36,87,802 lakh. Profit before tax was Rs 7,14,128 lakh, while net profit stood at Rs 5,22,512 lakh. Consolidated EPS was reported at Rs 4.83. The results were announced on May 5, 2026.
Key Risks
- Asset quality deterioration may impact earnings stability.
- Interest rate fluctuations can affect net interest margins.
- Higher provisioning requirements may reduce profitability.
- Macro slowdown could impact credit growth momentum.
Summary
Punjab National Bank shares declined 1.43% on July 3, 2026, trading near Rs 105 during the morning session on the NSE. Despite high trading volumes, the stock remained under pressure and stayed well below its 52-week high. PNB reported consolidated Q4 FY26 net profit of Rs 5,225.12 crore with EPS of Rs 4.83, while broader performance remained mixed across time frames.
FAQs
Q: What was PNB’s share price on July 3, 2026?
A: PNB traded at Rs 105.38 at 11:40 AM IST, down 1.43% from the previous close.
Q: What was PNB’s net profit in Q4 FY26?
A: The bank reported consolidated net profit of Rs 5,225.12 crore for Q4 FY26.
Q: What is PNB’s 52-week high and low?
A: The stock’s 52-week high is Rs 135.15 and its 52-week low is Rs 98.50.