TeamLease FY26 PAT Rises 33%, Announces Buyback
TeamLease Services reported a 33% increase in FY26 PAT to ₹147.1 crore, with revenue growing 6% to ₹11,859 crore. EBITDA increased 14% to ₹158.0 crore, while net free cash reached ₹600 crore. The board approved a buyback of 14,87,500 shares at ₹1,600 per share, aggregating to ₹238 crore.

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TeamLease Services announced its audited financial results for the quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2026. The company reported a Profit After Tax (PAT) of ₹147.1 crore for FY26, marking a 33% increase from ₹110.5 crore in the previous year. For the fourth quarter (Q4FY26), PAT stood at ₹46.0 crore. The board also approved a share buyback proposal worth ₹238 crore at ₹1,600 per share.
Financial Performance
The company achieved a total revenue of ₹11,859 crore for FY26, a 6% year-on-year growth compared to ₹11,201 crore in FY25. EBITDA for the full year rose 14% to ₹158.0 crore, with an EBITDA margin of 1.34%. Profit Before Tax (PBT) grew 36% to ₹155.9 crore. The table below summarizes the key financial metrics:
| Particulars | Q4FY26 | Q4FY25 | FY26 | FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue (₹ Cr) | 2,949 | 2,868 | 11,859 | 11,201 |
| EBITDA (₹ Cr) | 46.0 | 47.7 | 158.0 | 138.3 |
| EBITDA Margin | 1.5% | 1.7% | 1.34% | 1.24% |
| Profit Before Tax (₹ Cr) | 51.6 | 39.8 | 155.9 | 114.5 |
| Profit After Tax (₹ Cr) | 46.0 | 37.9 | 147.1 | 110.5 |
| EPS (₹ per share) | 26.2 | 20.9 | 83.3 | 64.9 |
Operational Highlights
TeamLease reported a headcount of 3,40,600 for FY26, a decrease of 2% from the previous year. The company added 109 new enterprise client logos during Q4FY26. Net free cash stood at ₹600 crore, aided by an income tax refund of ₹143.1 crore. Specialized Staffing delivered strong growth, with gross revenue increasing 13% YoY. EBITDA grew 8% QoQ in Q4FY26, with margins expanding 15 bps over Q3FY26.
Segment Performance
General Staffing added 14 new logos during the quarter, with more than 70% onboarded under the variable engagement model. Degree Apprenticeship added 10 new client logos, with strong momentum in the Global Capability Centre (GCC) segment. Specialized Staffing saw gross revenue grow 2% QoQ and 13% YoY, with EBITDA growing 15% on a full-year basis. The GCC segment contributed over 67% of revenue for Specialized Staffing. HR Services reported an EBITDA margin improvement to 17% for the quarter, driven by EdTech seasonality billing.
Share Buyback Announcement
The board approved a proposal to buy back up to 14,87,500 fully paid-up equity shares, representing 8.87% of the total paid-up capital. The buyback price is fixed at ₹1,600 per share, aggregating to ₹238 crore. The offer represents a premium of 15.37% and 15.58% over the closing prices on the NSE and BSE as of May 8, 2026. The buyback will be conducted via the tender offer route and is subject to shareholder approval. Nuvama Wealth Management Limited has been appointed as the Manager to the Buyback.
Historical Stock Returns for Teamlease Services
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -2.82% | +1.80% | +8.66% | -18.28% | -28.93% | -57.86% |
How might TeamLease's 2% decline in headcount for FY26 impact its revenue growth trajectory in FY27, particularly if macroeconomic conditions tighten hiring demand?
Could the ₹238 crore share buyback signal a shift in capital allocation strategy, and how might this affect TeamLease's ability to fund future acquisitions or organic expansion?
With GCCs contributing over 67% of Specialized Staffing revenue, how vulnerable is TeamLease to potential slowdowns in GCC expansion driven by global IT spending cuts or geopolitical shifts?


































