IRCTC shares rise over 1% after Q1 FY26 profit, revenue growth; analyst eyes Rs 798 target

IRCTC Share Price Target, IRCTC Q1 Results, IRCTC Shares Today: Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) on Thursday surged over 1 per cent following its financial performance in the first quarter of the financial year 2025–26, posting steady growth in profit and revenue.

On Thursday, the IRCTC stock on the NSE touched an intraday high of Rs 737.75, indicating a 1.42 per cent rise from its previous closing of Rs 727.35. At the last count (12 pm), the stock was trading inches higher to Rs 729 on the exchange.

IRCTC Q1FY26 Results

The company’s net profit for the April–June quarter stood at Rs 331 crore, a 7.46 per cent increase compared to Rs 308 crore in the same period last year, while revenue from operations rose 4 per cent year-on-year to Rs 1,160 crore, up from Rs 1,118 crore in Q1 FY25.

Should you buy or sell IRCTC shares?

Zee Business's analyst Ansh Bhilwar recommends buying IRCTC shares, as an investment, for a target of Rs 798 with a stop loss at Rs 698. The given target suggests 9.71 per cent upside from Wednesday's closing.

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