HCLTech FY26 Annual Earnings Summary
3 quarters covered · ₹99,795 Cr revenue · ₹13,520 Cr PAT · 0.0% average EBITDA margin.
Quarter-by-quarter progression
Management promises made during the year
Current-quarter commentary contains related risk or weakness, so the promise appears not to have been delivered yet.
Q2 FY26Current-quarter commentary contains related risk or weakness, so the promise appears not to have been delivered yet.
Q3 FY26Current-quarter commentary contains related risk or weakness, so the promise appears not to have been delivered yet.
Q3 FY26Current-quarter commentary contains related risk or weakness, so the promise appears not to have been delivered yet.
Q3 FY26Current-quarter commentary contains related risk or weakness, so the promise appears not to have been delivered yet.
Q3 FY26Current-quarter commentary contains related risk or weakness, so the promise appears not to have been delivered yet.
Q4 FY26Risks flagged during the year
Potential impact from U.S. tariff threats (e.g., 500% tariff) and geopolitical tensions could affect the services sector. Management declined to comment, indicating uncertainty.
Q4 FY26 · highTwo large US telecom clients cut discretionary spend in Q4; impact expected to continue through calendar 2026.
Q2 FY26 · mediumRestructuring impact of 55 bps in Q2, with full-year impact potentially higher than the 40 bps guided last quarter, continuing into Q3 and Q4.
Q2 FY26 · mediumManagement noted continued softness in the auto segment, which is affecting the broader manufacturing vertical.
Q2 FY26 · mediumWhen pressed by an analyst, management acknowledged some employee reductions due to skill-location mismatch, but did not provide specific numbers, raising transparency concerns.
Q3 FY26 · mediumTraditional discretionary spending remains soft, and management is not expecting a rebound to pre-COVID levels, focusing instead on emerging AI-related spend.
Q3 FY26 · mediumLife Sciences and healthcare vertical continues to show weakness due to U.S. healthcare sector pressure, with management expecting stabilization in a couple of quarters.
Q4 FY26 · mediumAnalyst questioned if deflation from AI could expand; management acknowledged risk but maintained 2-3% estimate for HCL.
Q4 FY26 · mediumQ4 software revenue missed due to delayed US government decisions; timing of closures unpredictable.
Q4 FY26 · mediumManagement noted softness in Europe due to geopolitical escalations, which could worsen.
Q2 FY26 · lowU.S. revenue as a percentage of total revenue declined 2% YoY, though management attributed it to CTG revenue mix shift; underlying demand uncertainty remains.
Q3 FY26 · lowRise of Global Capability Centers (GCCs) in India may structurally change outsourcing opportunities, though management sees it as a net opportunity.
What changed through the year
Q2 FY26 · FY26 services revenue guidance raised to 4-5% CC
Full-year services revenue growth guidance increased from 3-5% to 4-5% in constant currency, reflecting strong Q2 momentum.
Q2 FY26 · Company-level revenue guidance maintained at 3-5% CC
Overall company guidance unchanged due to softness in software segment.
Q2 FY26 · Full-year EBIT margin guidance maintained at 17-18%
Management reiterated EBIT margin guidance of 17-18% for FY26.
Q2 FY26 · Restructuring costs may be slightly higher than 40 bps for full year
Restructuring impact of 55 bps in Q2; full-year impact may exceed the earlier estimate of 40 bps, continuing into Q3 and possibly Q4.
Q3 FY26 · FY26 Services Revenue Growth Guidance Raised to 4.7%-5.25% CC
Full-year services constant currency growth guidance raised to 4.7%-5.25% from previous range, reflecting strong Q3 performance and bookings.
Q3 FY26 · FY26 Overall Revenue Growth Guidance Raised to 4%-4.5% CC
Company-level constant currency growth guidance raised to 4%-4.5% for FY26.
Q3 FY26 · FY26 EBIT Margin Guidance Maintained at 17%-18%
Full-year EBIT margin guidance remains at 17%-18%, inclusive of restructuring costs but excluding one-time labor code impact.
Q3 FY26 · Ongoing Labor Code Cost Impact Minimal at 10-20 bps
Management expects minimal ongoing costs from new labor code, estimated at 10-20 basis points impact on margins.
Q4 FY26 · FY27 revenue growth 1-4% CC
Consolidated revenue growth guidance for FY27 in constant currency; services growth 1.5-4.5%.
Q4 FY26 · FY27 EBIT margin 17.5-18.5%
Operating margin guidance for FY27, excluding impact of acquisitions.
Q4 FY26 · Two clients to cause ~50bps growth headwind in FY27
Specific client reductions in manufacturing and retail will impact growth by about 50 basis points.
Q4 FY26 · AI native services to grow 25-30%
Management expects advanced AI services (AI factory, custom silicon) to grow at 25-30% annually.