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On June 3, 2025, over 1.05 billion Yes Bank shares were traded, far exceeding the 20-day average of 140 million.
SBI plans to sell a 13.19% stake in Yes Bank to SMBC for ₹8,889 crore at ₹21.50 per share.
Majority of analysts recommend a SELL rating give the downtrend Yes Bank share price has taken today.
Yes Bank share price saw a steep decline on June 3, 2025, plunging 8.81% to ₹21.23 by 11:37 AM. The drop came amid heavy trading activity, with over 1.05 billion shares exchanged. It significantly surpassed the 20-day average volume of 140 million. The stock had opened at ₹22.93. It quickly fell to an intraday low of ₹21.06, just above its lower circuit limit of ₹20.95.
The trading session has been marked by extreme volatility. The Yes bank share price touched its high of ₹22.93 at the opening bell but retreated swiftly. The volume-weighted average price (VWAP) was ₹21.61. This suggests that trades are clustering around the lower end of the day’s range, reinforcing the prevailing bearish sentiment.
Yes Bank share price chart as of 11.56 AM shows loss of 9.19%:
Despite the price correction, Yes Bank’s fundamentals present a mixed outlook. The stock trades at a trailing twelve months (TTM) price-to-earnings (PE) ratio of 27.26, higher than the sector average of 19.45.
Yes Bank stock’s market capitalization stands at ₹66,673 crore. However, with earnings per share (EPS) growing 90.24% year-on-year to ₹0.78, the premium valuation may reflect improving performance. The bank’s price-to-book (P/B) ratio is 1.44, in line with the sector average. A book value per share of ₹14.81 suggests the stock still offers some downside protection.
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Once trading at an all-time high of ₹404.00, Yes Bank has struggled to regain its former glory. The current price is far from the 52-week high of ₹27.44 but comfortably above the 52-week low of ₹16.02. The all-time low of ₹5.65 still looms as a reminder of past turbulence.
Investor focus has sharpened due to news of State Bank of India’s plan to sell a 13.19% stake in Yes Bank to Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC). It will be sold at ₹21.50 per share, totalling ₹8,889 crore. This transaction would reduce SBI’s stake from 23.97% to 10.78%. While media reports suggested SMBC might seek a controlling stake, Yes Bank denied such discussions with the RBI.
Yes Bank reported a 63% jump in net profit to ₹738 crore in Q4 FY25. It is backed by a sharp reduction in provisioning for bad loans, which fell to ₹318 crore from ₹471 crore a year earlier. Net interest income rose nearly 6% to ₹2,276.36 crore. Asset quality remained stable, with gross NPA at 1.60% of total advances.
Today’s market action also coincides with a scheduled board meeting to consider fundraising via equity or debt instruments. The outcome of this meeting could further impact stock sentiment in the short term.
Yes Bank shares are under pressure due to market uncertainty, stake sale news, and upcoming fundraising plans. While its financial metrics are stabilizing, investors remain cautious. Majority of analysts suggest a ‘SELL’ rating given the stock’s high volume, proximity to the lower circuit, and historical volatility. The coming days will be critical in shaping investor sentiment for Yes Bank stock.
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