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HCL Technologies announces ₹12 interim dividend for FY26. Q2 FY26 revenue rises 5.2% QoQ to ₹31,942 crore with 10.2% net profit growth. Record date set for October 17, 2025.
India's third-largest IT services firm, HCL Technologies Ltd has announced an interim dividend of ₹12 per share for the financial year 2025-26. The company has fixed October 17, 2025, as the record date, with dividend payments scheduled for October 28, 2025.
HCLTech’s latest Q2FY26 earnings showcase steady growth amid challenging market conditions. The company reported consolidated revenue of ₹31,942 crore, marking a 5.2% increase quarter-on-quarter, surpassing analyst expectations. In US dollar terms, revenue rose 5.8% year-on-year to $3,644 million, beating the forecast of $3,608 million.
Net profit for the quarter jumped 10.2% sequentially to ₹4,236 crore, reflecting strong operational efficiency and business resilience. Earnings Before Interest and Tax (EBIT) also grew by 12.3% to ₹5,550 crore, in line with market estimates.
HCLTech has maintained its FY26 revenue growth guidance of 3-5% and EBIT margin guidance of 17-18%, signaling confidence in steady business performance for the year ahead.
C Vijayakumar, CEO and Managing Director of HCL Technologies, said, “Our new bookings surpassed $2.5 billion for the first time without relying on mega-deals, a testament to the strength of our diversified portfolio. We onboarded 3,489 new employees this quarter and increased revenue per employee by 1.8% year-on-year, aligning with our AI-led growth strategy.”
The company recorded a Total Contract Value (TCV) of $2,569 million in new deals during the quarter, showing a 41.8% sequential jump and 15.8% year-on-year growth, highlighting robust deal pipeline and client confidence.
HCLTech shares closed marginally higher by 0.2% at ₹1,498 on the Stock Exchange (NSE) on Monday. The stock has gained 2.2% in the last month but remains down 22% year-to-date, reflecting broader market volatility.
