Updated Feb 20, 2026 14:57 IST
Brokerage house ICICI Direct has released a list of 15 such stocks in which the upside potential ranges from 17% to 49% in the next 12 months.
highlights
- ICICI Direct predicts 17% to 49% upside potential in 15 stocks after Q3 results.
- Stocks like Kilburn Engineering, Max Estates and Star Cement show more potential upside.
- Brokerage is positive on Auto, Healthcare and Industrial sectors.
ICICI Direct Stocks to Watch: The phase of quarterly results in the stock market is about to end. After almost all the big companies presented their results for the third quarter of FY26, brokerage house ICICI Direct has released a list of 15 such stocks with an upside potential of 17% to 49% in the next 12 months. According to the report, strong order book, better margins and sector-specific triggers could propel these stocks further.
Stock with highest upside
The list shows the highest potential upside for Kilburn Engineering with 49%. A target of Rs 770 has been given from the level of Rs 517. Apart from this, a rise of up to 35% in Max Estates and 38% in Star Cement has been predicted. These signs show that value is still visible in midcap and select sectors.
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Confidence in auto, hospital and consumer
From the auto sector, Mahindra and Mahindra are favored with 22% upside, while Eicher Motors is tipped with a potential upside of 17%. In the healthcare space, there is also a positive outlook on Apollo Hospitals Enterprises and Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences. The upside is estimated to be around 18% for Apollo and 26% for KIMS.
There is a possibility of 17% upside in consumer and lifestyle related Titan Company and 19% upside in Lemon Tree Hotels. These indicate that the theme of demand recovery and premium consumption continues.
Opportunities in Industrial and Chemicals
In the industrial segment, Sansera Engineering and HPL Electric & Power have been picked with 24% and 23% upside, respectively. At the same time, Aarti Pharmalabs and Amber Enterprises India are also expected to rise by 19-26%. Arvind SmartSpaces is included in the real estate theme with 29% upside.
This list of brokerages has been prepared from a 12-month perspective and all information is updated till February 12, 2026. This does not mean that these stocks will take off like a rocket, but based on the quarterly results, the earnings and growth visibility of these companies look strong. In such a situation, investors who have medium to long term perspective can keep an eye on these stocks. However, the market is not immune to risk. Factors like global cues, trend of interest rates and domestic demand will decide the future direction. Therefore, it is important to keep your risk profile and portfolio balance in mind before making any investment.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice in any way. ET NOW Swadesh recommends its readers and viewers to consult their financial advisors before taking any money-related decisions.
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