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SBI Share Price Today: FY26 Full-Year Profit Rs 83,299 Crore, Is the PSU Banking Giant a Buy at Rs 952?

  • May 22, 2026
  • Posted by: Kashish Aggarwal
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SBI Share Price Today

The SBI share price stood at Rs 951.70 during the 21 May 2026 session. State Bank of India, India’s largest bank with a market cap of Rs 8,75,801 crore, delivered FY26 full-year net profit of Rs 83,299 crore, a 7.4 percent increase over Rs 77,561 crore in FY25. Q4 FY26 net profit was Rs 19,684 crore, essentially flat year on year. The SBI share price at Rs 951 is 23 percent below its 52-week high of Rs 1,234.70, making it one of the most discussed PSU banking value stories in the market.

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  • SBI Q4 FY26 Results
  • Why SBI Share Price Is 23% Below Its Peak
  • FAQs on SBI Share Price
    • What was SBI FY26 profit?
    • Is SBI share price a buy at Rs 952?

SBI Q4 FY26 Results

  • Q4 FY26 Net Profit: Rs 19,684 crore (essentially flat YoY vs Rs 19,601 crore)
  • FY26 Full-Year Net Profit: Rs 83,299 crore (+7.4% YoY from Rs 77,561 crore)
  • Q4 FY26 Total Operating Income: Rs 1,31,080 crore (+3.34% QoQ)
  • FY26 Total Operating Income: Rs 5,14,933 crore (+5.02% YoY)
  • FY26 EPS: Rs 91.16
  • PE: 10.71 | PB: 1.73 | Dividend Yield: 1.77%
  • 52W High: Rs 1,234.70 | 52W Low: Rs 779.10

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Why SBI Share Price Is 23% Below Its Peak

SBI’s 52-week high of Rs 1,234.70 was hit in a period of strong PSU bank momentum, FII inflows and pre-election government spending tailwinds. The 23 percent discount to that peak reflects the changed macro environment: FII outflows of USD 23 billion in 2026, the rupee at record weak Rs 96.60, crude above USD 105 raising inflation concerns and the broader market underperforming from its highs.

The bull case for SBI at Rs 951: Axis Securities lists SBI alongside ICICI Bank and Bajaj Finance as a top BFSI pick with 26 to 36 percent upside potential. At 10.71 times PE, SBI is the cheapest large-cap bank in India. ICICI Bank is at 18.23 times and Kotak Mahindra Bank at approximately 22 times. The 1.77 percent dividend yield provides an income floor while waiting for re-rating. The Central Bank of India OFS at Rs 31 floor price (bidding open today for non-retail) is a separate PSU banking sector catalyst this week. Consult a SEBI-registered advisor before investing.

FAQs on SBI Share Price

What was SBI FY26 profit?

Ans. SBI FY26 full-year net profit was Rs 83,299 crore, up 7.4% from Rs 77,561 crore in FY25. Q4 FY26 net profit was Rs 19,684 crore. FY26 EPS was Rs 91.16. At Rs 951.70, SBI trades at PE 10.71x, the lowest among large-cap Indian banks.

Is SBI share price a buy at Rs 952?

Ans. SBI is 23% below its 52-week high of Rs 1,234.70 at PE 10.71x and dividend yield 1.77%. Axis Securities projects 26 to 36% upside potential. However, FII selling and a weak rupee are near-term headwinds. Consult a SEBI-registered advisor before investing.

Disclaimer: Investment in the share market is subject to risk. This article is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Verify all numbers before investing. Consult a SEBI-registered advisor before making investment decisions.



Author: Kashish Aggarwal
Kashish Aggarwal is a Financial Content Writer at Univest, covering Indian equity markets with a focus on share price target frameworks, technical analysis education, and sector deep-dives. Her published work spans bull-case/bear-case share price analysis, event-driven stock reactions, and beginner-friendly educational guides. Her articles blend fundamental analysis (analyst consensus targets, P/E, loan book quality, margin dynamics) with technical analysis (moving averages, 200-DMA, support/resistance levels) — giving retail investors a complete framework before any position. All articles are reviewed by Univest's in-house equity research team, led by Ankit Jaiswal, Senior Equity Research Analyst, to meet SEBI editorial standards. Coverage Areas • Share price targets — REC Ltd, Adani Green Energy (bull/bear case frameworks) • Event-driven analysis — Redington (US tariff impact), Star Cement (technical breakdown) • Technical analysis education — Direct Market Access, 200-DMA, indicator interpretation • Thematic listicles — Highest Dividend Paying Stocks, Real Estate Penny Stocks, Intraday Picks • Sector coverage — IT distribution, renewable energy, infrastructure finance, cement, real estate

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