Highlights
- State Bank of India shares declined more than 0.5% during Friday's morning session on the NSE.
- The public sector lender reported consolidated Q4 FY26 net profit of Rs 20,161.30 crore.
- The stock remained above its 52-week low while posting positive longer-term returns.
State Bank of India (NSE:SBIN) traded lower during the morning session on July 3, 2026, with the stock falling 0.55% to Rs 1,045.80 at 11:08 AM IST. The banking stock opened at Rs 1,055.00 compared with the previous closing price of Rs 1,051.60. During the session, it touched an intraday high of Rs 1,057.00 and a low of Rs 1,038.60. The volume-weighted average price (VWAP) stood at Rs 1,047.28, indicating that the stock traded close to its average session price.
Trading Activity Remains Active
SBI witnessed active trading on the National Stock Exchange, with approximately 35.17 lakh shares changing hands by 11:08 AM IST. The traded value stood at around Rs 368.38 crore. The order book reflected relatively higher selling interest than buying interest, with sell-side orders accounting for 61.58% of the visible quantity compared with 38.42% on the buy side. The impact cost remained at 0.01, indicating adequate liquidity in the counter.
Stock Trades Below 52-Week High
The stock continued to trade below its 52-week high of Rs 1,234.70 recorded on February 24, 2026, while remaining comfortably above its 52-week low of Rs 786.55 touched on August 4, 2025. At the prevailing market price, SBI's market capitalisation stood at approximately Rs 9.65 lakh crore, while its free-float market capitalisation was around Rs 4.31 lakh crore.
Share Performance Across Different Time Frames
SBI has delivered positive returns across multiple investment horizons despite the day's decline. The stock has gained 0.16% over the past week and 7.90% during the last month. On a year-to-date basis, it has advanced 6.33%, while the one-year return stands at 29.74%. Over the past three years, the stock has generated an absolute return of 78.85%, while its five-year return stands at 146.72%. SBI is a constituent of the Nifty 50 index and operates under the public sector banking industry.
Q4 FY26 Financial Performance
For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, SBI reported consolidated total income of Rs 1,81,07,902 lakh. Consolidated profit before tax stood at Rs 26,07,551 lakh, while consolidated net profit came in at Rs 20,16,130 lakh. Earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter were reported at Rs 21.28.
On a standalone basis, the bank reported total income of Rs 1,40,41,177 lakh. Profit before tax stood at Rs 24,83,202 lakh, while net profit was Rs 19,68,375 lakh. Standalone earnings per share came in at Rs 21.32. The financial results were announced on May 8, 2026.
Valuation and Market Metrics
SBI traded at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 11.40, while its adjusted P/E stood at 11.71. The stock recorded daily volatility of 1.55% and annualised volatility of 29.61%. Deliverable trades accounted for 54.24% of the total traded quantity during the session, indicating that more than half of the traded shares resulted in delivery-based transactions.
Key Risks
- Interest rate movements may affect lending margins.
- Asset quality deterioration could influence earnings.
- Regulatory changes may impact banking operations.
- Market volatility can affect public sector bank valuations.
Summary
State Bank of India shares traded lower during the morning session on July 3, 2026, declining 0.55% on the National Stock Exchange. Despite the day's weakness, the stock has generated positive returns across one-month, year-to-date and longer-term periods. The lender's latest quarterly results reported consolidated net profit of Rs 20,161.30 crore and earnings per share of Rs 21.28.
FAQs
Q: What was SBI's share price on July 3, 2026?
A: SBI traded at Rs 1,045.80 at 11:08 AM IST, down 0.55% from the previous closing price.
Q: What was SBI's consolidated net profit in Q4 FY26?
A: SBI reported consolidated net profit of Rs 20,161.30 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.
Q: What are SBI's 52-week high and low share prices?
A: SBI's 52-week high is Rs 1,234.70, while its 52-week low is Rs 786.55.