SBICARD: Monthly Pennant Breakout - How High Can It Fly?

SBICARD
The stock has given a pennant pattern breakout on monthly chart with good volume along with second month on consecutive buying
This month's closing would be interesting to watch as it'd confirm the follow on move
916.95 / 946 / 1149 will act as strong resistance levels especially 1149 which is around it's ATH level a monthly close above it will fuel the further rally.
Since it's ATH in September 2021 stock has been in a downtrend but seems like things are about to change for good

SBI Cards & Payment Services is India's second-largest credit card issuer and a subsidiary of SBI.

Market Position:
SBI Cards is a leader in the credit card industry, holding an 18.5% market share in card-in-force and a 15.7% share in spending. You'll find them actively expanding into Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities to tap into new markets. Plus, partnerships with brands like Apple and Singapore Airlines help them attract premium customers.

Recent Financials (Q3 FY25):

• Revenue: ₹4,767 crore (up 1% YoY).
  
• Net Profit: ₹383 crore (down 30% YoY).
  
• Net Interest Income (NII): ₹3,790 crore (down 3.5% YoY).
  
• Asset Quality: Gross NPA at 3.24%, Net NPA at 1.18%.
  

9-Month Performance (9MFY25):

• Revenue: ₹14,300 crore (up ~2% YoY).
  
• Net Profit: ₹1,200 crore (down ~25% YoY).
  

Where is SBI Cards Headed?

• Management is optimistic, projecting annual revenue growth of 10%-15% over the next two years. The plan involves:
  
• Tapping into smaller cities to bring in new customers.
  
• Boosting the digital experience for seamless customer interactions.
  
• Launching exciting co-branded cards aimed at high-value users.
  
• And don't forget, potential RBI rate cuts in FY26 could lower borrowing costs and boost the bottom line.