Sonata Software Q4 FY26: Net Profit Rises to ₹1.31B YoY, Dividend at ₹4.15/Share
Sonata Software reported Q4 FY26 consolidated net profit of ₹1.31B, up from ₹1.07B YoY, with EBITDA rising to ₹2.08B and margin expanding to 8.23%. The company won two large deals in the US, saw Cloud revenue reach 53% of International Services mix, and declared a final dividend of ₹4.15 per share for FY26.

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Sonata Software Limited has submitted its investor presentation for the quarter and year ended 31st March, 2026, to the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited, pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The presentation, filed on 7th May, 2026, outlines the company's financial performance, strategic priorities, and business developments for Q4 FY26. The company has also declared a dividend of ₹4.15 per share for the period.
Financial Highlights
Sonata Software reported strong financial performance for Q4 FY26. Consolidated net profit rose to ₹1.31B compared to ₹1.07B in the same period last year. Revenue stood at ₹25.36B versus ₹26.2B YoY. EBITDA improved to ₹2.08B from ₹1.7B YoY, with EBITDA margin expanding to 8.23% from 6.60% YoY. On a sequential basis, consolidated PAT grew 25.00% QoQ, while International EBITDA accretion stood at 0.7% QoQ and 1.5% YoY. The company's board has recommended a final dividend of 415% for FY'26, equivalent to ₹4.15 per share.
The table below summarises the key financial metrics for Q4 FY26:
| Metric: | Q4 FY26 | Q4 FY25 | Change (YoY) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consolidated Net Profit: | ₹1.31B | ₹1.07B | YoY Growth |
| Revenue: | ₹25.36B | ₹26.2B | YoY Decline |
| EBITDA: | ₹2.08B | ₹1.7B | YoY Growth |
| EBITDA Margin: | 8.23% | 6.60% | +163 bps |
| Consolidated PAT Growth (QoQ): | 25.00% | — | — |
| Consolidated PAT Growth (YoY): | 9.30% | — | — |
| Final Dividend: | ₹4.15/share (415%) | — | — |
International Services Performance
The international services segment demonstrated notable momentum in Q4 FY26. The company won two large deals during the quarter — one in Fintech & Payments (US) focused on Platform & Data Modernization, and another with a PE Company (US) for Modern Engineering. BFSI and HLS verticals continued to remain stable, while the US geography scaled steadily.
The revenue composition for International Services in Q4 FY26 reflected a shift toward Cloud and TMT verticals, as detailed below:
| Vertical/Technology: | Q4 FY26 Share | Q3 FY26 Share |
|---|---|---|
| TMT: | 36% | 31% |
| Retail and Manufacturing: | 33% | 36% |
| HLS: | 15% | 16% |
| BFSI: | 13% | 13% |
| Emerging: | 3% | 4% |
| Others: | 7% | — |
| Cloud (Technology): | 53% | 47% |
For the full year FY26, Cloud accounted for 48% of International Services revenue, compared to 39% in FY25, reflecting the company's increased focus on Cloud and Data capabilities.
Domestic Business Performance
The domestic business reported mixed trends in Q4 FY26. Cloud contributed approximately 90.2% of domestic revenue, with annuity revenue at approximately 89.3%. Revenue grew 25.1% QoQ, while Gross Contribution grew 1.0% QoQ, EBITDA grew 8.8% QoQ, and PAT grew 1.6% QoQ. DSO for the domestic business stood at 47 days in Q4 FY26, compared to 42 days in Q3 FY26 and 46 days in Q4 FY25.
Workforce and Operational Metrics
As of Q4 FY26, total headcount including the domestic business stood at 6,283. The company's ROCE and RONW metrics for the international business showed improvement across quarters, with ROCE at 24.5% and RONW at 30.3% in Q4 FY26, compared to 18.7% and 23.1% respectively in Q3 FY26, and 16.3% and 19.3% in Q4 FY25.
| Return Metric: | Q4 FY25 | Q3 FY26 | Q4 FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROCE: | 16.30% | 18.70% | 24.50% |
| RONW: | 19.30% | 23.10% | 30.30% |
Strategic Positioning and Partnerships
Sonata Software continues to position itself as a modernization engineering firm, with four strategic pillars guiding its operations. The company has a 30+ year partnership with Microsoft and was named again in the Inner Circle for Microsoft Business Application 2025-26. Key highlights of the Microsoft partnership include:
- $650+ Million per annum revenue contribution to Microsoft
- 3,500+ team members on Microsoft technologies
- 400+ clients across the globe spanning USA, Europe, Asia, India, Australia, and Middle East
- 10 Advanced Specializations in Dynamics 365, Data Analytics, Teams, CAF, M365, Azure, and Copilot
- Recognized as Microsoft Cloud Solution Partner — Azure Expert MSP
The investor presentation is also available on the company's website at www.sonata-software.com .
Historical Stock Returns for Sonata Software
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +9.75% | +16.52% | +25.88% | -19.21% | -25.19% | +32.65% |
How will Sonata Software's accelerating shift toward Cloud revenue (now 53% of International Services) impact its competitive positioning against larger IT peers in FY27?
Given the YoY revenue decline despite profit growth, what specific client acquisition or deal pipeline strategies is Sonata pursuing to return to top-line growth in FY27?
With ROCE surging from 16.3% to 24.5% in just four quarters, is this improvement structurally sustainable or driven by one-time operational efficiencies that may normalize?


































