Wipro Management Guidance Tracker
37 forward-looking guidance items tracked across 12 quarters.
Revenue
Management expects Q2 revenue to decline 2% to grow 1% sequentially in constant currency, reflecting ongoing macro uncertainty.
Q2 FY24Q3 FY24 revenue guidance: -3.5% to -1.5% QoQ in constant currencyActiveIT services revenue expected between $2.617B and $2.672B, reflecting furloughs and weak discretionary spend.
Q3 FY24Q4 FY24 revenue growth guidance of 2%-4% CCActiveManagement guided sequential constant currency revenue growth of 2%-4% for Q4 FY24.
Q3 FY24Full-year FY24 revenue growth of 27%-28% YoYTrackedImplied full-year growth of 27%-28% based on Q4 guidance.
Q4 FY24Q1 FY25 Revenue Guidance: -1.5% to +0.5% sequential constant currencyActiveIT services revenue expected between $2.617B and $2.670B, implying a sequential decline of 1.5% to growth of 0.5% in constant currency.
Q1 FY25Q2 FY25 Revenue Guidance: -1% to +1% QoQ CCActiveManagement expects IT services revenue to change between -1% and +1% sequentially in constant currency for Q2 FY25.
Q2 FY25Q3 FY25 revenue guidance: -2% to 0% QoQ CCActiveRevenue expected to be $2.607B-$2.660B, impacted by seasonal furloughs and fewer working days.
Q3 FY25Q4 FY25 Revenue Guidance: -1% to +1% QoQ in constant currencyActiveManagement expects IT services revenue to be between $2.602B and $2.655B in constant currency terms for Q4.
Q4 FY25Q1 FY26 Revenue Guidance: -3.5% to -1.5% sequential decline in CCActiveManagement expects IT services revenue between $2.505B and $2.557B, reflecting a sequential decline of 1.5% to 3.5% in constant currency.
Q1 FY26Q2 FY26 revenue guidance: -1% to +1% sequential CCActiveIT services revenue expected between $2.56B and $2.612B, reflecting cautious near-term outlook.
Q2 FY26Q3 FY26 IT Services Revenue GuidanceActiveSequential constant currency revenue growth of -0.5% to +1.5%.
Q3 FY26Q4 FY26 IT Services Revenue Growth 0-2% CCActiveSequential constant currency revenue growth guidance of 0% to 2%, including incremental two months of Harman DTS revenue.
Q4 FY26Q1 FY27 Revenue Guidance: -2% to 0% sequential CCActiveIT services revenue expected between $2.597B and $2.651B, reflecting seasonal weakness and client-specific issues.
Margins
Operating margins are expected to remain around 16% in Q2, similar to Q1, with no salary increases planned until Q3.
Q2 FY24Margins expected to remain range-boundActiveDespite wage hikes from December and softer revenue, management aims to keep margins within recent quarters' band.
Q4 FY24Margins expected to remain range-boundActiveManagement expects margins to stay within a narrow band similar to recent quarters, with no specific target provided.
Q1 FY25Margins to remain in narrow band with upward biasActiveManagement expects operating margins to sustain within a narrow band with an upward bias in coming quarters.
Q2 FY25Margins expected to stay in narrow band in Q3ActiveDespite headwinds from furloughs and salary increases, management confident of maintaining margins within a narrow band.
Q2 FY25Target operating margin band of 17%-17.5%TrackedQ2 margin of 16.8% brings company closer to the aspirational band; revenue growth needed to sustain beyond 17%.
Q3 FY25Operating Margin to Stay in Narrow Band Around 17.5%ActiveCFO stated confidence in sustaining margins in a narrow band around the current level for Q4.
Q4 FY25Margins to be maintained in a narrow bandActiveCFO stated endeavor to maintain operating margins in a narrow band in coming quarters, despite revenue headwinds.
Q2 FY26Adjusted Operating Margin TargetActiveManagement intends to maintain adjusted operating margin in a narrow band around 17.2%.
Q3 FY26Margins to Remain in Similar BandActiveManagement aims to maintain operating margins in the same band as recent quarters despite Harman dilution.
Q4 FY26Medium-term margin band maintainedTrackedManagement aims to keep operating margins in a narrow band despite wage hikes, deal ramp costs, and AI investments.
Ai Strategy
Growth
Wipro plans to train its entire workforce in AI fundamentals and advanced topics, leveraging its DICE ID platform for credentialing.
Q2 FY24Expect rebound in coming quarters after Q3TrackedManagement sees strong deal backlog and pipeline, expecting growth improvement as market stabilizes.
Q3 FY24Fresher hiring target of 30,000 for FY23TrackedPlanned to hire 30,000 freshers in FY23, up from 17,500 in FY22.
Q3 FY25Campus Hiring of 10,000-12,000 per Quarter Next FiscalTrackedCEO indicated plans to hire 10,000-12,000 freshers each quarter in the next fiscal year, alongside lateral hiring.
Q4 FY25Fresher hiring to continue but cautiouslyTrackedCHRO indicated plans to continue campus hiring but will monitor environment to avoid over-hiring, as seen in past.
Q1 FY26H2 FY26 performance expected to be betterTrackedManagement expects stronger revenue growth in second half due to large deal ramp-ups and strong pipeline.
Q3 FY26Campus Hiring Ramp-Up to 2,500 in Q4ActivePlans to hire 2,500 freshers from campuses in Q4 FY26, up from 400 in Q3.
Other
Management expects attrition to stabilize and moderate in the next quarter.
Q3 FY25Capital Allocation Policy: 70%+ Payout Ratio from FY26TrackedBoard approved cumulative payout of 70% or more of net income over a three-year block starting FY26, via dividends and buybacks.
Q1 FY26Capital allocation: minimum 70% net income payout over 3 yearsActiveInterim dividend of INR 5/share declared; endeavor to pay dividends twice a year (June and Q3 results).
Q4 FY26Buyback of ₹15,000 crore at ₹250/shareActiveLargest buyback in Wipro's history, expected to complete in Q1 FY27, subject to shareholder approval.