15 Best Large-Cap Value Stocks to Buy in 2025

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11. ICICI Bank Limited (NYSE:IBN)

Analyst Upside as of January 20, 2025: 25%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 32

ICICI Bank Limited (NYSE:IBN) is a financial services company based in India that ranks 11th on our list of the best large-cap value stocks to buy in 2025. The company offers personal and business banking products and services such as deposits, cards, loans, and insurance. In the fiscal second quarter of 2025, the company grew its profit before tax by 7.9% year-over-year and 5.2% sequentially. IBN also saw a 15.6% year-over-year increase in average deposits, as of September 30, 2024.

IBN has forged prominent partnerships recently, aligning with its long-term goals and strategies. Earlier in December 2024, ICICI Bank Limited (NYSE:IBN) announced a partnership with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) supporting people financially in the two countries. According to the partnership, the two entities will facilitate customers interested in investing or creating businesses in the other bank’s home country, while supporting cross-border payments. Additionally, on December 18, 2024, the company partnered with Times Internet to launch a super-premium credit card that provides travel benefits, exceptional experiences, and a luxury lifestyle.

Overall, ICICI Bank Limited (NYSE:IBN) is garnering immense traction from the investment world and its solid financial performance is not the only reason for it. The company is growing and its strategic partnerships are evidence of that, explaining why 32 hedge funds held stakes in IBN at the close of Q3 2024.

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