Happiest Minds Technologies Q3 FY26 Results: Revenue $65.7M with Strong AI Growth
Happiest Minds Technologies delivered solid Q3 FY26 results with revenue of $65.7 million and 7.1% constant currency growth, while adjusted PAT reached ₹6,992 lakhs despite exceptional items. The company's AI First strategy showed strong momentum with GBS segment growing to 4.0% revenue share and operational metrics improving including 82% utilization rate.

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Happiest Minds Technologies Limited announced its official financial results for Q3 FY26 ended December 31, 2025, demonstrating resilient performance with revenue of $65.7 million and strong momentum in AI services despite margin pressures from exceptional costs.
Financial Performance Overview
The company reported total income of ₹60,328 lakhs for Q3 FY26, marking an 8.9% year-on-year increase from ₹55,377 lakhs in Q3 FY25. Revenue in constant currency grew 7.1% year-on-year and 1.2% quarter-on-quarter, reflecting steady business momentum.
| Metric: | Q3 FY26 | Q3 FY25 | YoY Change | Q2 FY26 | QoQ Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (USD): | $65.7 million | $62.7 million | +4.8% | $65.1 million | +1.0% |
| Total Income: | ₹60,328 lakhs | ₹55,377 lakhs | +8.9% | ₹59,518 lakhs | +1.4% |
| Revenue: | ₹58,756 lakhs | ₹53,081 lakhs | +10.7% | ₹57,357 lakhs | +2.4% |
| EBITDA: | ₹12,283 lakhs (20.4%) | ₹11,686 lakhs (21.1%) | +5.1% | ₹12,027 lakhs (20.2%) | +2.1% |
Profitability Metrics and Exceptional Items
Net profit declined to ₹4,030 lakhs (6.7% margin) from ₹5,010 lakhs (9.0% margin) in Q3 FY25, primarily due to exceptional items totaling ₹2,203 lakhs related to new wage code costs. However, adjusted PAT stood at ₹6,992 lakhs (11.6% margin), representing 13.0% year-on-year growth.
| Profitability Metrics: | Q3 FY26 | Q3 FY25 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Margin: | ₹10,087 lakhs (17.4%) | ₹9,269 lakhs (17.5%) | +8.8% |
| PBT (before exceptional): | ₹7,624 lakhs (12.6%) | ₹6,894 lakhs (12.4%) | +10.6% |
| Net Profit: | ₹4,030 lakhs (6.7%) | ₹5,010 lakhs (9.0%) | -19.6% |
| Adjusted PAT: | ₹6,992 lakhs (11.6%) | ₹6,188 lakhs (11.2%) | +13.0% |
Business Segment Performance and AI Growth
The company's three business segments showed varied performance, with the Generative AI Business Solutions (GBS) segment demonstrating exceptional growth momentum:
| Business Segment: | Q3 FY26 Revenue | Revenue Share | Growth Trajectory |
|---|---|---|---|
| PDES: | ₹46,466 lakhs | 77.0% | Core engineering services |
| IMSS: | ₹9,902 lakhs | 16.4% | Infrastructure & security |
| GBS: | ₹2,389 lakhs | 4.0% | Up from 1.5% in Q3 FY25 |
The GBS segment's revenue contribution increased significantly from 1.5% in Q3 FY25 to 4.0% in Q3 FY26, reflecting the company's successful AI First strategy implementation.
Operational Excellence and Client Metrics
Operational performance remained robust with key metrics showing improvement across multiple parameters:
| Operational Highlights: | Q3 FY26 | Q3 FY25 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Customers: | 297 | 278 | +19 clients |
| Utilization Rate: | 82.0% | 78.0% | +400 bps |
| Total Headcount: | 6,548 | 6,630 | -82 employees |
| Attrition Rate: | 17.4% | - | Stable |
The company added 11 new clients during the quarter, bringing the total active customer base to 297, including 87 billion-dollar corporations.
Nine-Month Performance and Strategic Outlook
For the nine months ended December 31, 2025, the company reported strong performance with total income of ₹1,77,840 lakhs, representing 11.7% growth. Revenue in constant currency grew 10.2% year-on-year, while adjusted PAT for 9M FY26 stood at ₹20,728 lakhs compared to ₹19,552 lakhs in the previous year.
The company's AI First strategy continues to gain traction with 32 Generative AI & Agentic AI use cases successfully moving beyond prototypes into full-scale projects. Management plans to double down on AI/GenAI investments and build a dedicated 1,000+ team by the end of FY27, positioning the company for sustained growth in the AI-driven digital transformation market.
Historical Stock Returns for Happiest Minds Technologies
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
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| -2.53% | -0.96% | -10.19% | -35.99% | -43.73% | -29.96% |


































