Market Overview
HCL Technologies is set to release its financial performance report for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025. This announcement places HCL among the key technology companies reporting their results for the January-March quarter, following earlier disclosures from other major IT firms.
Earnings Announcement Schedule
The company’s board meeting was scheduled over two days, April 21 and April 22, 2025, to evaluate and approve the audited financial outcomes for the fiscal year. The official financial results will be published after the close of Indian stock market hours, i.e., post 3:30 PM on April 22, 2025.
A subsequent audio conference call with HCL Technologies’ senior management is planned for 7:30 PM IST on the same day. The session, which will last for approximately one hour, will include a discussion on the results and a Q&A segment. A recording of the call will be made available for replay until April 29, 2025.
Financial Highlights (Preview)
Revenue
- Dollar Terms: Estimated at $3,507 million, reflecting a decline of 0.7% compared to the previous quarter’s $3,533 million.
- Rupee Terms: Anticipated to reach ₹30,365 crore, an increase of 1.6% quarter-on-quarter.
EBITDA & Margins
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EBIT Margins: Expected at 18%, marking a reduction of 150 basis points from the 19.5% reported in the previous quarter.
Net Profits
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Profit After Tax (PAT): Projected to decline by 6.4% on a quarterly basis, reaching ₹4,298 crore compared to ₹4,591 crore in the preceding quarter.
Dividend Consideration
HCL Technologies’ board is also reviewing the possibility of declaring an interim dividend for the fiscal year 2025–26. This review is scheduled for April 22, 2025, alongside the financial results discussion.
In the previous quarter (Q3 FY24), the company had declared an interim dividend of ₹12 per share along with a special dividend of ₹6 per share.
Operational and Business Highlights
- The product segment’s performance is expected to be affected by seasonal trends and reduced activity in manufacturing.
- The services segment may benefit from two months of additional revenue due to a recent acquisition.
- Software business contribution is likely to be lower.
- The financials might partially reflect the impact of senior-level wage revisions.
Summary
HCL Technologies is set to present its Q4 FY25 financial results, which may show mixed trends with a modest revenue increase in rupee terms and declines in profit and margins. The board will also deliberate on an interim dividend. Key factors affecting performance include business seasonality, acquisition-related revenue, and compensation adjustments.
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