Persistent Systems Limited has announced an interim dividend of ₹22.00 per equity share for the financial year 2025-26, marking a significant distribution to shareholders. The Board of Directors approved this dividend payment during their meeting held on January 20, 2026.

Dividend Details and Timeline

The interim dividend declaration comes with specific timelines and eligibility criteria for shareholders. The company has established clear parameters for the dividend distribution process.

Regulatory Compliance and Share Details

The dividend announcement follows proper regulatory protocols under SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, specifically Regulation 42. The company has designated the record date method for determining eligible shareholders, with no book closure period required.

Payment and Shareholder Eligibility

Shareholders holding equity shares as of the record date January 27, 2026, will be eligible to receive the interim dividend. The company has committed to distributing the dividend within the statutory timeline of 30 days from the board approval date of January 20, 2026.

This interim dividend represents the company's commitment to returning value to shareholders during the current financial year 2025-26. The dividend payment will be processed according to the established regulatory framework and company policies.

Persistent Systems is scheduled to report its Q3 FY26 earnings for the October-December 2025 quarter on Tuesday, January 20. Street expectations point to steady sequential revenue growth, supported by continued traction in BFSI and healthcare verticals, while margins are likely to face pressure from wage hikes.

Revenue Growth Projections

According to the CNBC-TV18 poll, the IT services company is expected to deliver consistent growth across key metrics. Dollar revenue is projected to rise 3.6% quarter-on-quarter, while rupee revenue growth is estimated at 4.8% sequentially.

Constant currency revenue growth is expected at around 3.7% for the quarter, showing a slight moderation from the previous quarter's performance.

Margin Pressure from Wage Hikes

Operating profitability is expected to face headwinds in the upcoming quarter. EBIT is projected to remain flat at ₹583.00 crore, but margins are likely to compress due to wage hike impact.

Analysts attribute the margin pressure to the impact of wage hikes, estimated at around 180 basis points, which will be partially offset by operating efficiencies and rupee depreciation benefits.

Sector Performance and Growth Drivers

Growth is likely to be led by BFSI and healthcare verticals, which have shown consistent traction for the company. However, the hi-tech segment is expected to remain weak amid cautious discretionary spending by clients in this vertical.

Deal Momentum and Key Focus Areas

Deal momentum will be a critical area of investor focus during the earnings announcement. Persistent Systems reported total contract value (TCV) of $609.20 million in Q2 FY26, with net new TCV at $350.80 million. Investors will closely monitor whether deal wins remain resilient and how conversion timelines are shaping up amid macro headwinds.

According to Kotak Institutional Equities, investor attention is likely to focus on several key areas:

• Deal momentum and sustainability of growth trajectory
• Strength of the deal pipeline and conversion rates
• Discretionary spending trends across different verticals
• Medium-term profitability targets and margin outlook
• Progress on acquisitions critical to the company's $5 billion revenue ambition
• Demand trends in the healthcare vertical, particularly the payer segment

The upcoming results will provide insights into how well the company is navigating the current market environment while pursuing its ambitious growth targets.