HDFC Bank Shares Surpass Analyst Target Price of $74.54
In recent trading, shares of HDFC Bank Ltd (Symbol: HDB) have risen above the average analyst 12-month target price of $74.54, currently priced at $75.18 per share. When a stock reaches an analyst’s target, the analyst typically has two options: either downgrade the rating due to valuation or adjust the target price higher. Analysts may also consider the overall business developments affecting the stock price. If the outlook for the company is positive, it may be appropriate to raise the target price.
Within the Zacks coverage universe, four different analyst targets contribute to the average for HDFC Bank Ltd. It is important to recognize that this average is a mathematical aggregation. There are analysts with lower targets, such as one predicting a price of $70.00, while at the other end, one analyst has set a target as high as $77.15. The standard deviation among these targets is $3.354.
The importance of examining the average HDB price target lies in utilizing a “wisdom of crowds” approach. This method combines the insights of multiple analysts rather than relying on a single expert’s opinion. With HDB now trading above the average target price of $74.54 per share, it signals to investors that it may be worthwhile to reassess the company’s valuation. Should they view $74.54 as an initial target on the path to an even higher valuation, or is it time to reconsider their positions and potentially take some profits? Below is a table detailing the current analyst sentiments on HDFC Bank Ltd:
| Recent HDB Analyst Ratings Breakdown | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| » | Current | 1 Month Ago | 2 Month Ago | 3 Month Ago |
| Strong buy ratings: | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Buy ratings: | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hold ratings: | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Sell ratings: | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strong sell ratings: | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average rating: | 1.29 | 1.29 | 1.29 | 1.57 |
The average rating on the table above ranges from 1 to 5, where 1 signifies a Strong Buy and 5 indicates a Strong Sell. This analysis utilized data provided by Zacks Investment Research via Quandl.com. For the latest Zacks research report on HDB, please visit our website.
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