Infosys Reports 11.7% Decline in Q4 Profit, Declares Rs 22 Dividend
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Synopsis
On April 17, Infosys reported an 11.7% YoY drop in Q4 FY25 profit to Rs 7,033 crore, despite an 8% revenue increase. The company announced a Rs 22 dividend per share, with payment scheduled for June 30.
Key Takeaways
- Q4 FY25 profit decreased by 11.7% YoY.
- Revenue grew by nearly 8% YoY.
- Operating margin stands at 21%.
- Final dividend of Rs 22 announced.
- Projected revenue growth for FY26 at 0-3%.
Mumbai, April 17 (NationPress) Infosys, a leading IT firm in India, announced on Thursday a year-on-year (YoY) decline of 11.7 percent in its consolidated net profit for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024-25 (Q4 FY25), which amounted to Rs 7,033 crore compared to Rs 7,969 crore in the same quarter last year.
In contrast, the company's revenue saw an increase of nearly 8 percent YoY, reaching Rs 40,925 crore as against Rs 37,923 crore from the previous year.
Infosys reported an operating margin of 21 percent, slightly down from the 21.3 percent margin in the prior quarter but an improvement from 20.1 percent in the corresponding quarter last year.
The firm also declared a final dividend of Rs 22 per equity share for FY25. The record date for the dividend distribution and the Annual General Meeting (AGM) is set for May 30, with the dividend payment scheduled for June 30.
According to the company, “The board of directors finalized the dividend payout and established the record date along with the results, recommending a final dividend of Rs 22 per equity share for the fiscal year that concluded on March 31,” as stated in their exchange filing.
“The record date for the Annual General Meeting and the final dividend payment is May 30. The dividend will be disbursed on June 30,” the filing further noted.
Infosys CEO and MD Salil Parekh mentioned that the company has created a resilient organization, attributing its performance to the trust of clients and the commitment of employees.
Parekh further emphasized that Infosys' expertise in AI, cloud, and digital solutions, coupled with cost efficiency and automation, positions the company favorably for the future demands of clients.
“Our proficiency in AI, cloud, and digital, along with our strengths in cost efficiency, automation, and consolidation, equips us well to meet client requirements,” Parekh added.
The company projected a revenue growth forecast for the next fiscal year (FY26) ranging from 0 to 3 percent in constant currency terms. The operating margin for the upcoming year is expected to stay between 20 to 22 percent.
“The decline in Q4 profit signifies that challenges persist, particularly due to global economic uncertainties and the repercussions of US tariff policies on the IT sector,” analysts noted.
On Thursday, Infosys shares began trading at Rs 1,404.85, dropping to an intraday low of Rs 1,378.60 on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).
However, the stock rebounded later in the day, closing at Rs 1,428.10, marking a 1.07 percent increase. So far in 2025, Infosys shares have seen a decline of nearly 25 percent.
