Did Wipro's Q2 Profit Decline by 2.5%?

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Key Takeaways
- Wipro's Q2 FY26 consolidated net profit is Rs 3,246 crore.
- Quarterly profit declined by 2.5% QoQ.
- Year-on-year revenue increased by 1.8%.
- IT services revenue stood at Rs 22,640 crore.
- Operating margin affected by a one-time provision.
Mumbai, Oct 16 (NationPress) The prominent IT firm Wipro has disclosed a 2.5% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) reduction in its consolidated net profit, amounting to Rs 3,246 crore for the July–September period (Q2) of FY26. This is a decrease from Rs 3,330 crore in the preceding quarter (Q1 FY26).
On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, however, the company's profit experienced a modest increase of 1.2%, compared to Rs 3,209 crore during the same timeframe last fiscal year (Q2 FY25), as indicated in their stock market filing.
The operational revenue for Wipro rose by 1.8% YoY, reaching Rs 22,697 crore, up from Rs 22,302 crore in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year.
Quarterly revenue showcased a growth of 2.5% from Rs 22,135 crore recorded in the April–June quarter, as per the exchange filing.
Wipro's expenses saw an increase of over 2% YoY, totaling Rs 19,378 crore for the quarter.
The IT services revenue stood at Rs 22,640 crore, indicating a growth of over 2% compared to the previous financial year.
Specifically, the IT segment reported revenue of Rs 22,753 crore, slightly above Rs 22,262 crore from a year prior.
The operating margin for IT services in this quarter was 16.7%, affected by a one-time provision of Rs 116.5 crore due to a customer's bankruptcy.
When adjusted for this provision, the margin was 17.2%, reflecting a 0.1% decline QoQ but a 0.4% improvement YoY.
Looking ahead, Wipro anticipates its IT services revenue to range between $2,591 million and $2,644 million, suggesting a sequential growth guidance of -0.5% to +1.5% in constant currency.
This outlook does not consider any contributions from its recent acquisition of Harman Digital Transformation Solutions.
Wipro's voluntary attrition rate was recorded at 14.9% on a trailing 12-month basis.
The company's operational cash flow for the quarter was Rs 3,390 crore, reflecting a decline of 17.6% QoQ and 20.7% YoY, yet remaining at 103.8% of net income.
Earnings per share for this quarter stood at Rs 3.1, showing a 2.5% drop from the previous quarter and a 1% increase compared to the last fiscal year.