LIC Share Price Today: Stock Jumps 7.17% to Rs. 900 After Strong Q3 Results

Overview

• LIC share price rose 7.17% to Rs. 900 after strong Q3FY26 earnings beat estimates.

• Q3 net profit jumped 17% YoY to Rs. 12,930 crore on higher premium income.

• JM Financial maintained a ‘Buy’ rating on LIC stock with a target price of Rs. 1,111.

LIC share price today, on February 6, soared 7.17% to Rs. 900 at press time. The stock was trading at Rs. 840 levels, before strong buying pushed it to an 11-week high of Rs. 907.50. The rally came after the insurance giant reported good Q3FY26 results, beating market expectations on key metrics. Here’s an in–depth analysis on LIC share price based on Moneycontrol data. 

Current Market Performance

LIC stock’s market capitalisation stood at Rs. 5.7 lakh crore. Over 1.32 crore LIC shares changed hands on the NSE, far above its 20-day average volume of under 10 lakh shares. The stock’s VWAP stood close to Rs. 894, showing investor optimism.

LIC share price chart on Moneycontrol showed gains of 7% at 1.52 PM:

LIC Q3 Results Drive LIC Rally

LIC reported a consolidated net profit of Rs. 12,930 crore for Q3 FY26, a 17% year-on-year increase compared to the same quarter last year. The company’s net premium income also rose more than 17% to nearly Rs. 1.26 lakh crore. Thus, showing steady growth in its insurance business.

The company’s balance sheet also showed improvement. The public company’s solvency ratio increased to 2.19, up from 2.02 a year ago, reflecting better financial strength. Asset quality improved as well. The gross NPA ratio for policyholders’ funds declining to 1.31%, compared with 1.64% in the year-ago period. LIC also reported assets under management of Rs. 59.17 lakh crore. Thus, underlining its dominant position in India’s insurance sector.

Brokerages Remain Positive

Brokerage firms responded positively to LIC’s performance. JM Financial described the results as ‘very strong’ and maintained a ‘Buy’ rating with a target price of Rs. 1,111. This is an over 30% upside from earlier levels. Motilal Oswal also reiterated its positive view, raising growth estimates and setting a target price of Rs. 1,100. Out of 22 analysts on Moneycontrol  majority (60%) recommended a ‘Buy’ rating and another 23% gave it an ‘Outperform’ rating.
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Valuation Looks Reasonable

Even after the sharp rise, LIC’s valuation is attractive compared with the broader sector. The stock is trading at a TTM P/E of 11.15, well below the sector average of around 18.6. Its earnings per share for the last twelve months stood at Rs. 80.81, up nearly 24% year-on-year. LIC share price today traded below its 52-week high of Rs. 980 and under its all-time high of Rs. 1,222. Hence, leaving room for further upside if earnings momentum continues.

Market Context and Outlook

LIC share price rise stood out on a volatile trading day when broader markets were under pressure amid RBI rate pause and technology stock’s sell-off. The stock’s beta of 0.90 shows it is slightly less volatile than the overall market. Hence, making it attractive during uncertain phases.

Investors will watch premium growth trends, margin improvement, and persistency ratios. 

For now, LIC stock’s latest rally clearly shows that strong numbers still matter, even when markets remain cautious.

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FAQs

1. Why did LIC share price rise today?

LIC share price rose sharply after the company reported strong Q3FY26 results that exceeded market expectations. Net profit increased 17% year-on-year to Rs. 12,930 crore, while premium income grew over 17%. Investors also reacted positively to improved solvency levels, better asset quality, and strong trading volumes, which showed renewed confidence in the stock.

2. What were LIC’s key Q3 results highlights?

LIC reported consolidated net profit of Rs. 12,930 crore for Q3FY26, up 17% from last year. Net premium income rose to nearly Rs. 1.26 lakh crore. The solvency ratio improved to 2.19 from 2.02, and gross NPAs for policyholders’ funds declined to 1.31%, indicating stronger financial health and balance sheet stability.

3. How strong was trading activity in LIC stock today?

Trading activity in LIC shares was unusually high. Over 1.32 crore shares were traded on the NSE, far above the 20-day average of under 10 lakh shares. The stock’s VWAP stood near Rs. 894, suggesting sustained buying interest throughout the session rather than a short-lived spike driven by speculative trades.

4. How did LIC shares performed in stock market today?

Even after the 7% jump, LIC remains reasonably valued compared to peers. The stock trades at a TTM P/E of 11.15, which is well below the sector average of about 18.6. LIC is also trading below its 52-week high of Rs. 980 and far under its all-time high of Rs. 1,222, leaving scope for upside if earnings momentum continues.

5. What is the outlook for LIC shares going forward?

Brokerages remain positive on LIC after its Q3 performance. JM Financial and Motilal Oswal have target prices around Rs. 1,100-Rs. 1,111, implying meaningful upside from current levels. Investors will track premium growth, margin trends, and persistency ratios. If LIC maintains steady earnings and balance sheet strength, the stock could stay in focus despite broader market volatility.