IT services major HCL Tech announced its financial results for the second quarter of the financial year 2026-27 on Monday, posting a 21.18 percent year-on-year jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 5132 crore. During the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year 2025-26, the company had earned a consolidated net profit of Rs 4235 crore. The company reported to stock exchanges that revenue from operations grew 11.5 percent to Rs 35,620 crore for the July to September period, up from Rs 31,942 crore reported in the same period last year.
Sequential Gains Across Core Business Verticals
On a quarter-on-quarter basis, HCL Tech recorded an 11 percent increase in consolidated net profit, while operating revenue expanded by 3 percent. The performance was led by strong numbers in its IT and business services vertical, which generated revenue of Rs 26,938 crore compared to Rs 23,693 crore in the year-ago period.
The engineering and research and development segment also demonstrated steady growth during the quarter. Revenue from this vertical increased from Rs 5423 crore a year earlier to Rs 5973 crore. In contrast, the company saw a modest contraction in its software business, where revenue slipped to Rs 2709 crore from Rs 2826 crore registered during the July to September quarter of the preceding year.
Interim Payout Timelines and Payout Schedule
Following the quarterly financial performance, the board of directors of HCL Tech approved an interim dividend distribution for shareholders. According to the regulatory filing, the board declared an interim dividend of Rs 12 per equity share having a face value of Rs 2 each.
The company also finalized the key calendar dates governing the payout. The record date to ascertain the eligibility of shareholders has been set as October 16, and the dividend proceeds will be credited directly to the bank accounts of eligible investors on October 26.
Stock Performance and Valuation Benchmarks
On Monday, shares of HCL Tech closed with mild gains on the BSE, ending 0.47 percent or Rs 5.70 higher at Rs 1220.00. Throughout the trading session, the stock traded within an intraday range spanning a low of Rs 1206.50 and a high of Rs 1237.75.
Historical exchange data indicates that the stock has a 52-week high of Rs 1770 and a 52-week low of Rs 1030 on the BSE. Following Monday's market action, the total market capitalization of HCL Tech stood at Rs 3,31,067.14 crore.
