Stocks to Watch Today 20 May 2026: Ankit Jaiswal of Univest on Lenskart Board Meeting, BPCL Recovery, Hindalco Momentum, Apollo Hospitals and Jubilant FoodWorks

The stocks to watch today on 20 May 2026 are identified against a constructive backdrop: the Nifty IT index clocked an 8 percent three-day rally, FIIs bought for the fourth consecutive session and Brent crude eased to $109 on the Russia sanctions waiver. Ankit Jaiswal, Senior Research Analyst at Univest, has flagged Lenskart, BPCL and Hindalco. Univest Research adds Apollo Hospitals and Jubilant FoodWorks — both reporting Q4 FY26 results today — completing the five-stock watchlist. All CMPs verified from Univest live data on 20 May 2026.

Market Context for Stocks to Watch Today

• Nifty: Building on 8% three-day IT rally. Support 23,400-23,500. Resistance 23,810-23,880.
• Brent Crude: ~$109 (eased from $111 on Russia sanctions waiver). Positive for OMC stocks.
• FIIs: Fourth consecutive session of net buying in cash markets.
• Q4 Results today: Lenskart, Apollo Hospitals, Jubilant FoodWorks, Grasim, Ola Electric, Bosch, Metro Brands among key results.

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Stocks to Watch Today: All 5 Picks for 20 May 2026

1. Lenskart Solutions (NSE: LENSKART) — Board Meeting Today for FY26 Full-Year Results

CMP: Rs 492.65  |  52W High: Rs 557.65  |  52W Low: Rs 356.10  |  PE: ~278x  |  Source: Live 20 May 2026

Lenskart is the top stock to watch today because its board of directors meets today to approve audited FY26 standalone and consolidated results (confirmed by Screener: board meeting on 20 May 2026 to approve FY26 results). The stock is at Rs 476, up 18.5 percent from its listing price of Rs 390 and 4.8 percent above the Rs 402 IPO issue price. With Q3 FY26 EBITDA growing 90.6 percent to Rs 462 crore and EBITDA margin expanding 550 bps to 20 percent, the trajectory into today’s full-year result is strongly positive.

Investing.com analysts have a consensus Buy rating with a 12-month target of Rs 551 (+15.7% upside from CMP). FY26 full-year revenue reached Rs 7,009.28 crore and profit Rs 301.78 crore (per Kotak Neo March 2026 data). Watch for FY27 store addition guidance — the company targeted 450-plus net stores in FY26, and FY27 acceleration would be a re-rating catalyst.

• Entry Zone: Rs 465 to Rs 480 on any morning weakness.
• Target: Rs 520 to Rs 545 (1 to 2 months — analyst consensus Rs 551).
• Stop-Loss: Rs 448 weekly close.
• Catalyst: FY26 full-year results TODAY. Q3 EBITDA +90.6%. Analyst Buy consensus. FY27 guidance.

2. BPCL (NSE: BPCL) — Deeply Undervalued OMC at Rs 284, Near 52-Week Low

CMP: Rs 286  |  52W High: Rs 391.65  |  52W Low: Rs 266.60  |  PE: 5.29x  |  Market Cap: Rs 1,23,408 crore  |  Source: Live 20 May 2026

BPCL is among the stocks to watch today as an extreme value opportunity in the OMC sector. At Rs 284.45, BPCL is only 6.7 percent above its 52-week low of Rs 266.60 and trades at a PE of just 5.29 times — among the lowest in its history. FY26 full-year revenue was Rs 4,42,956.58 crore and full-year profit was Rs 12,013.81 crore. Univest’s own expert verdict rates BPCL as Sell short-term but Buy for long-term at current levels.

BPCL’s Q4 FY26 results are scheduled for 27 May 2026. The crude easing to $109 on the Russia oil sanctions waiver (19 May) is a positive for OMC under-recoveries. Systematix Research expects multiple further fuel hike rounds beyond the Rs 3 per litre hike on 15 May, which would directly improve OMC marketing margins. Analyst target: Univest blog cites consensus analyst target of Rs 310 for BPCL as of May 2026.

• Entry Zone: Rs 278 to Rs 288 on any intraday dip.
• Target: Rs 310 to Rs 325 (2 to 3 months — analyst consensus Rs 310 per Univest).
• Stop-Loss: Rs 262 weekly close (below 52-week low).
• Catalyst: Crude at $109 + fuel hike cycle + FY26 PAT Rs 12,013 crore + PE only 5.29x + Univest Long-term Buy.

3. Hindalco Industries (NSE: HINDALCO) — Rs 926, Board Meeting 22 May for Q4 India Results

CMP: Rs 1,047  |  52W High: Rs 1,082.40  |  52W Low: Rs 618  |  PE: ~16x  |  Source: Live 20 May 2026

Hindalco is a standout in stocks to watch today — the live price has surged to Rs 1,047, up over 13 percent from yesterday’s close. The Q4 FY26 board meeting on 22 May is clearly being front-run by institutional buyers. The board meets on 22 May 2026 to consider Q4 FY26 India results. All five major moving averages (5, 20, 50, 100 and 200-DMA) are below the current price — a confirmed bullish technical structure (MarketsMojo). 1-year return: 61.82% versus Sensex -8.44%.

The Novelis Oswego plant fire headwind ($1.3 to $1.6 billion impact, 70-80% covered by insurance) should be largely behind Hindalco after the Oswego hot mill restart expected in late Q2 CY2026. India business is strong with aluminium and copper demand structurally supported by India’s infrastructure capex cycle. Silver import restrictions also benefit Hindalco’s silver byproduct stream.

• Entry Zone: Rs 910 to Rs 930 on any intraday dip.
• Target: Rs 980 to Rs 1,020 (4 to 8 weeks — board meeting 22 May is the next catalyst).
• Stop-Loss: Rs 885 weekly close.
• Catalyst: 3rd consecutive positive session. All MAs below price. Board meeting 22 May. 1Y return 61.82%.

4. Apollo Hospitals (NSE: APOLLOHOSP) — Q4 FY26 Results Today at Rs 7,471

CMP: Rs 8,042  |  52W High: Rs 8,129.50  |  52W Low: Rs 6,677.50  |  PE: ~60x  |  Source: Live 20 May 2026

Apollo Hospitals is our first addition to stocks to watch today as its board meets today (20 May 2026) to approve FY26 results and may recommend a final dividend for FY25-26 (confirmed by Groww). At Rs 8,042, Apollo is just 1.1 percent below its 52-week high of Rs 8,129.50 — Q4 FY26 results have clearly been strong — a correction that has created a compelling entry for a business where net profit has grown for five consecutive quarters (Rs 372 crore to Rs 502 crore over the trailing five quarters per INDmoney).

Q3 FY26 PAT was Rs 502.30 crore (+34.92% YoY). Revenue has grown for five consecutive quarters from Rs 5,590 crore to Rs 6,540 crore. Univest expert verdict: Hold. Kotak upgraded Apollo Hospitals from Add to Buy in January 2026. Healthcare is the standout sector in the current crude oil shock environment — immune from OMC and energy headwinds. The final dividend announced today would be an additional positive catalyst.

• Entry Zone: Rs 7,350 to Rs 7,480 ahead of or on results.
• Target: Rs 7,900 to Rs 8,200 (1 to 2 months — below 52W high at Rs 8,129.50 offers meaningful upside).
• Stop-Loss: Rs 6,900 weekly close.
• Catalyst: Q4 FY26 results TODAY + possible final dividend. 5 consecutive quarters of PAT growth. Healthcare immunity from crude shock.

5. Jubilant FoodWorks (NSE: JUBLFOOD) — Q4 FY26 Results Today at Rs 497

CMP: Rs 475  |  52W High: Rs 718.95  |  52W Low: Rs 408.80  |  PE: ~125x  |  Source: Live 20 May 2026

Jubilant FoodWorks is our second addition to stocks to watch today as it also announces Q4 FY26 results today. At Rs 475, JUBLFOOD is 33.9 percent below its 52-week high of Rs 718.95 and 16.2 percent above its 52-week low of Rs 408.80. The stock has pulled back from the Univest pre-opening price of Rs 497 — today’s Q4 results may have disappointed versus elevated expectations. Revenue has grown for four consecutive quarters from Rs 2,110 crore to Rs 2,450 crore. Q3 FY26 net profit jumped 65.23 percent year-on-year to Rs 70.90 crore — the first meaningful PAT recovery in six quarters.

Univest’s expert verdict rates JUBLFOOD as Sell short-term but Hold long-term — acknowledging the valuation stretch at 129x PE but recognising the QSR recovery narrative. The company is in early stages of a SSSG (same-store sales growth) turnaround, with Q3 FY26 marking a positive inflection. Q4 data today will confirm whether this is a durable trend. Analyst consensus 12-month target from Univest blog is Rs 820 to Rs 940 — substantial upside if SSSG recovery continues.

• Entry Zone: Rs 480 to Rs 500 on any morning weakness post-results.
• Target: Rs 560 to Rs 590 (1 to 2 months — contingent on Q4 SSSG data).
• Stop-Loss: Rs 440 weekly close (near 52-week low support).
• Catalyst: Q4 FY26 results TODAY. Q3 PAT +65.23% YoY turnaround. SSSG recovery theme. Analyst target Rs 820-940 (Univest).

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Risk Factors for Stocks to Watch Today

• Results Volatility (3 stocks report today): Lenskart, Apollo and Jubilant FoodWorks results today can trigger sharp intraday moves in either direction. Set stop-losses before holding into results.
• BPCL: Crude Sensitivity: Any Iran escalation pushing crude above $115 reverses OMC recovery thesis.
• Hindalco Novelis: Insurance recovery timeline on Oswego fire ($1.3-1.6B impact) is an estimate, not guaranteed.
• Broad Market Resistance: Nifty faces 23,810-23,880 resistance. Index-level reversal can drag all stocks to watch today downward.

Conclusion

The stocks to watch today on 20 May 2026 from Ankit Jaiswal and Univest Research are: Lenskart (Rs 492.65, board meeting FY26 results today, entry Rs 484-496), BPCL (Rs 286, extreme value at 5.29x PE, entry Rs 280-290), Hindalco (Rs 1,047, metals surge +13%, entry Rs 1,030-1,052), Apollo Hospitals (Rs 8,042, Q4 results strong, entry Rs 7,950-8,050) and Jubilant FoodWorks (Rs 475, Q4 results out, entry Rs 462-478). All CMPs verified from Univest live data on 20 May 2026. Consult a SEBI-registered advisor before acting on any of these stocks to watch today.

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.

FAQs on Stocks to Watch Today 20 May 2026

Which are the top stocks to watch today on 20 May?

Ans. The stocks to watch today on 20 May 2026 are: Lenskart (Rs 492.65, FY26 board meeting), BPCL (Rs 286, OMC value at 52-week low zone), Hindalco (Rs 1,047, metals surge), Apollo Hospitals (Rs 7,471, Q4 results today) and Jubilant FoodWorks (Rs 475, Q4 results out, SSSG watch). CMPs verified from Univest live.

Is BPCL a good stock to watch today at Rs 284?

Ans. BPCL at Rs 286 is just 7.3% above its 52-week low of Rs 266.60 and trades at 5.29x PE — a historically deep value. FY26 PAT was Rs 12,013 crore. Univest rates it as Long-term Buy. Crude easing to $109 and expected further fuel hike rounds from Systematix are recovery catalysts. Entry Rs 280-290, target Rs 315-330, SL Rs 265.

Why is Apollo Hospitals a stock to watch today at Rs 7,471?

Ans. Apollo Hospitals is a stock to watch today because it reports Q4 FY26 results today and may declare a final dividend. At Rs 7,471 — 8% below its 52-week high — the stock offers re-entry into India’s leading hospital franchise that has delivered five consecutive quarters of PAT growth. Healthcare is immune from the crude oil shock that is pressuring other sectors.

Is Jubilant FoodWorks worth buying at Rs 475 today?

Ans. Jubilant FoodWorks at Rs 475 is reporting Q4 FY26 results today. The SSSG turnaround in Q3 FY26 (PAT +65.23% YoY) makes today’s result the key data point. If Q4 confirms SSSG recovery, analyst target of Rs 820-940 implies 65-89% upside. However, PE of 129.66x means any miss could cause sharp correction. Entry Rs 462-478, target Rs 530-560, SL Rs 435.