HCL Technologies Declares ₹12 Per Share Interim Dividend, Q3 Net Profit Falls 11% YoY
HCL Technologies declared an interim dividend of ₹12 per equity share for FY26 with record date January 16, 2026. The company reported Q3 FY26 net profit of ₹4,076 crore, down 11% YoY from ₹4,591 crore, while revenue grew 13% YoY to ₹33,872 crore. For FY26, the company guided revenue growth of 4%-4.5% in constant currency with EBIT margins between 17%-18%.

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HCL Technologies announced an interim dividend of ₹12 per equity share for the financial year 2025-26, alongside its December quarter earnings results. The record date for dividend eligibility has been fixed for January 16, 2026, with the payment scheduled for January 27, 2026.
Q3 FY26 Financial Performance
The company reported mixed results for the third quarter of FY26, with profitability under pressure despite revenue growth. Net profit attributable to owners declined significantly on a year-on-year basis, while the top line showed healthy expansion.
| Financial Metric | Q3 FY26 | Q3 FY25 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net Profit | ₹4,076 cr | ₹4,591 cr | -11.22% |
| Revenue from Operations | ₹33,872 cr | ₹29,890 cr | +13.32% |
| Dollar Revenue | $3,793 mn | $3,533 mn* | +7.40% |
*Calculated based on YoY growth rate
Sequential Quarter Performance
On a quarter-on-quarter basis, HCL Technologies showed modest improvement in revenue while net profit declined marginally. The sequential performance indicates steady business momentum despite profitability challenges.
| Parameter | Q3 FY26 | Q2 FY26 | QoQ Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net Profit | ₹4,076 cr | ₹4,235 cr | -3.75% |
| Revenue | ₹33,872 cr | ₹31,942 cr | +6.04% |
| Dollar Revenue | $3,793 mn | $3,644 mn* | +4.10% |
*Calculated based on QoQ growth rate
Revenue Growth in Constant Currency
HCL Technologies reported constant currency revenue growth of 4.20% quarter-on-quarter and 4.80% year-on-year, indicating steady business expansion when adjusted for currency fluctuations. The dollar revenue performance showed strong momentum with 7.40% year-on-year growth.
FY26 Guidance and Outlook
The company has provided comprehensive guidance for the full financial year 2026, setting clear expectations for revenue growth and profitability margins.
| Guidance Parameter | FY26 Projection |
|---|---|
| Overall Revenue Growth (CC) | 4.00% - 4.50% YoY |
| Services Revenue Growth (CC) | 4.75% - 5.25% YoY |
| EBIT Margin | 17.00% - 18.00% |
The guidance reflects the company's expectations for moderate growth in the current financial year, with services revenue expected to outpace overall revenue growth. The EBIT margin guidance suggests the company aims to maintain healthy profitability levels despite current quarter challenges.
Historical Stock Returns for HCL Technologies
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
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| +0.37% | +1.67% | +0.60% | -0.38% | -13.81% | +58.05% |














































