Federal Bank Share Price Gains for the 2nd Straight Day After Q3 FY26 Strengthens Outlook

Federal Bank’s share price moved higher in early trading on January 19, even as broader equity markets remained under pressure.

The upward move followed the bank’s December quarter earnings announcement, which showed steady profit growth and improved asset quality. 

Investors appeared to respond positively to the bank’s operational performance amid cautious overall market conditions.

Federal Bank Stock Advances in Early Trade

During Monday’s session on January 19, Federal Bank shares extended gains for a second consecutive day. 

The stock rose around 3% in early trade, touching an intraday high of ₹277.90 on the NSE. 

This upward movement came despite a broader market decline, indicating stock-specific interest following the quarterly earnings release.

Q3 FY26 Earnings Performance

For the December quarter, Federal Bank reported a net profit of ₹1,041.21 crore, reflecting a 9% year-on-year increase. Growth was supported by steady core income and operating leverage.

Net interest income (NII), representing the difference between interest earned on loans and interest paid on deposits, stood at ₹881 crore in Q3, compared with ₹869 crore in the same period last year.

Asset Quality Trends

The bank recorded improvement in asset quality indicators during the quarter. Gross non-performing assets declined by 23 basis points year-on-year to 1.72%, while net NPAs reduced by 7 basis points to 0.42%. Both metrics reached their lowest levels in over a decade, reflecting a reduction in stressed assets.

Federal Bank Share Price Performance

As of 12:13 PM on 19 January 2026, Federal Bank’s share price was trading at ₹277.75, marking a gain of 2.65% from its previous close of ₹270.25. The stock opened the session at ₹271.45 and moved within a day’s range of ₹270.25 to ₹278.65, touching an intraday high of ₹278.65 during early trade.

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Conclusion

Federal Bank’s share price movement on January 19 reflects investor response to its quarterly earnings performance and improved asset quality. While broader market sentiment remained cautious, stock-specific developments influenced trading activity. Market participants may continue to track the bank’s operational progress and sector trends for further cues.

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