Infosys narrows FY27 sales guidance as profit rises
Infosys Limited reported a 12.2% increase in net profit to ₹7,769 crore for Q1 FY27, with revenue growing 14% to ₹48,211 crore. The company narrowed its FY27 sales guidance to $20.460 billion-$20.763 billion. The board approved a final dividend of ₹25 per share and appointed Ashiss Kumar Dash as CEO Designate.

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Infosys Limited reported a 12.2% increase in net profit to ₹7,769 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, driven by strong performance in its digital and AI-led services. The company has narrowed its FY27 sales outlook to a range of $20.460 billion-$20.763 billion, revised from the previous guidance of $20.460 billion-$20.864 billion. Revenue from operations grew 14% to ₹48,211 crore from ₹42,279 crore in the corresponding period last year. On a sequential basis, revenue came in at ₹482 billion against ₹464 billion in the previous quarter, marginally below the analyst estimate of ₹484.30 billion.
Financial Highlights
The company's key financial metrics for the quarter are summarised below, reflecting both year-on-year and sequential performance alongside market estimates:
| Metric: | Q1 FY27 | Q1 FY26 (YoY) | Growth % | QoQ (Prev. Qtr) | Est. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations | ₹48,211 crore | ₹42,221 crore | 14.00% | ₹464B | ₹484.30B |
| EBIT | ₹10,163 crore | ₹9,740 crore (PBT) | — | ₹97.40B | ₹102B |
| EBIT Margin | 21.08% | 20.80% | +0.28 pp | 21.00% | 21.10% |
| Net Profit | ₹7,769 crore | ₹6,921 crore | 12.20% | ₹85B | ₹79.03B |
| Basic EPS (₹) | ₹19.19 | ₹16.70 | 14.90% | — | — |
Operating profit for the quarter increased 15.4% to ₹10,163 crore, compared to ₹8,803 crore in the previous year. The EBIT margin stood at 21.08% against 21% in the prior quarter and an analyst estimate of 21.1%, while improving from 20.8% in the same period last year. Net profit of ₹7,769 crore came in above the market estimate of ₹79.03 billion, and compared to ₹85 billion in the previous quarter on a sequential basis. Basic earnings per share stood at ₹19.19, an increase of 14.9% from ₹16.70 in the prior year, while diluted earnings per share was ₹19.17.
Dividend and Capital Allocation
The board approved a final dividend of ₹25 per share for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The dividend was approved by shareholders on June 23, 2026, and paid on June 25, 2026. The company's board also approved the audited consolidated financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The statutory auditors, Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP, have expressed an unmodified audit opinion on the financial statements.
Leadership and Governance
In a strategic move, the board appointed Ashiss Kumar Dash as the Chief Executive Officer Designate until March 31, 2027. The board also approved its intention to appoint him as the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director with effect from April 1, 2027, subject to statutory approvals. Additionally, the board approved the grant of 9,836 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) under the 2015 Incentive Compensation Plan to eligible new hires. The RSUs will vest equally over a period of three years and will be granted effective August 1, 2026.
Share Capital Update
Infosys also allotted 4,77,767 equity shares of face value of ₹5 each pursuant to the exercise of Restricted Stock Units by eligible employees. Consequently, the issued and subscribed share capital increased to ₹20,29,02,82,985 divided into 4,05,80,56,597 equity shares of ₹5 each.
Historical Stock Returns for Infosys
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.45% | -2.69% | -1.69% | -37.04% | -33.32% | -34.13% |
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