Overview

• YES Bank share price rose to Rs. 21.05, holding above the Rs. 21 level amid a broader market recovery and steady intraday movement between Rs. 20.84 and Rs. 21.12.

• The bank allotted 33,500 equity shares under its ESOS 2020 and RSU Plan 2024, slightly increasing paid-up capital and raising over Rs. 1.3 lakh without materially impacting overall valuations.

• Despite strong trading activity of over 2.9 crore shares, analyst sentiment remains cautious, with nearly 64% recommending ‘sell’.

Yes Bank share price is in focus today amid a broader market recovery. It is up 0.43% to Rs. 21.05. The stock opened at Rs. 20.96, which was also its previous close. It moved between Rs. 20.84 and Rs. 21.12 levels during the day. The price is holding just above the Rs. 21 level, showing mild buying interest after recent volatility. Over 2.9 crore Yes Bank shares changed hands today.

Here’s an in-depth analysis on Yes Bank share price using Moneycontrol data.

Current Trading Activity

Yes Bank stock’s 52-week high was at Rs. 24.30, while its low was Rs. 16.02 last year. The current price of Rs. 21.05 is somewhere in the middle. It is staying quite far above its all-time low of Rs. 5.65. However, it is still far from the all-time high of Rs. 404 seen many years ago.

The VWAP is at Rs. 21.01, very close to the current price. This indicates balanced demand and supply. The 20-day average volume is at over 8.1 crore shares. This means current volumes are lower than the recent average, suggesting that traders are cautious.

Yes Bank share price chart on Moneycontrol showed gains of 0.33% at the time of writing:

New Yes Bank Share Allotments

On February 19, 2026, Yes Bank gave out 33,500 new equity shares to its employees. These shares were issued under its ESOS 2020 and RSU Plan 2024. After this allotment, the paid-up share capital increased slightly, and the total number of equity shares also rose. The bank received a little over Rs. 1.3 lakh from this move. Even though this is an update on internal company rules, it shows that the bank is following its planned growth and reward steps.

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What Analysts Think

Out of 11 analysts tracking the bank on Moneycontrol, about 64% suggest ‘selling’. Only about 9% believe it is a good time to ‘buy’, while 18% suggest ‘holding’ onto what you have. The bank's growth is slower than some of its bigger rivals in the private sector. On the other hand, the stock is up 17% over the past year and about 32% over five years. However, in the last month, it has declined around 7.47%, showing short-term weakness.

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Market Outlook 

Yes Bank share price faces immediate resistance at Rs. 21.25. If it can stay above that, it might break out to Rs. 21.50. Although if the price slips, it might find support near Rs. 20.75. This means the stock is currently in a wait-and-watch phase.

While the high trading volume shows strong interest, the cautious expert ratings may point to slow growth. Investors will watch whether it can break above key resistance levels in the coming sessions. Investors should keep an eye on whether it can break above key resistance levels in the coming sessions.

FAQs

1. What is the YES Bank share price today?

YES Bank share price is trading at Rs. 21.05, up 0.43% in the latest session. The stock opened at Rs. 20.96, which was also its previous close. It moved between Rs. 20.84 and Rs. 21.12 during the day. The price is currently holding just above the Rs. 21 level, showing mild buying interest despite recent short-term weakness.

2. Why is YES Bank stock in focus today?

The stock is in focus because the bank recently allotted 33,500 equity shares under its employee stock option plans. This corporate action has drawn attention even though the financial impact is small. At the same time, the broader market recovery has supported the stock, helping it post a small gain today.

3. How many shares were allotted by Yes Bank?

YES Bank issued 33,500 new shares under its ESOS 2020 and RSU Plan 2024. The bank received a little over Rs. 1.3 lakh from this exercise. While this slightly increased the total number of shares and paid-up capital, it does not significantly change the bank’s overall financial position or stock price trend.

4. How has YES Bank performed over the past year?

Over the last one year, YES Bank stock has gained about 17%. In the past five years, it is up around 32%. However, in the last one month, the stock has fallen about 7.47%, showing short-term pressure. Earlier, it touched a 52-week high of Rs. 24.30 and a low of Rs. 16.02.

5. What are the key levels fro YES Bank stock?

The immediate resistance level is around Rs. 21.25. If the stock moves above this level with strong buying, it may head toward Rs. 21.50. On the downside, support is seen near Rs. 20.75. If the price falls below this support, selling pressure could increase in the short term.