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CMS Info Systems Q1 26/27 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q1 26/27 earnings summary11 Aug, 2026
Executive summary
Achieved highest-ever quarterly services revenue of INR 625 crore (₹625 Cr), up 9% year-on-year and 2.6% quarter-on-quarter, despite severe industry-wide cash supply disruptions that impacted revenue by INR 25 crore.
EBITDA margin expanded by 170 bps sequentially to 27.2%, reflecting operational resilience and driven by technology investments, productivity gains, and pricing discipline.
PAT for Q1 was INR 84 crore, down 10.6% year-on-year but up 5.8% sequentially, reflecting the impact of currency-supply disruptions.
Major contract wins included a five-year, INR 400 crore mandate from HDFC Bank and other large orders, reinforcing market leadership.
Large order book of INR 2,000 crore into FY27, with 85% of annual services revenue already contracted.
Financial highlights
Total Q1 revenue was INR 635 crore (₹6,347 million), up 1.2% year-on-year and 0.3% quarter-on-quarter; services revenue at INR 625 crore, up 9.3% year-on-year and 2.6% quarter-on-quarter.
EBITDA stood at INR 173 crore (₹1,688 million), up 8.9% year-on-year and 6.8% sequentially, with margin expanding to 27.2%.
PAT for Q1 was INR 84 crore (₹837 million), down 10.6% year-on-year but up 5.8% sequentially; PAT margin at 13.2%.
Share buyback completed in June 2026 for INR 168 crore (₹1,699.82 million), reducing paid-up equity share capital by ₹49.39 million.
Basic EPS for the quarter: ₹5.10.
Outlook and guidance
Full-year services revenue guidance revised to INR 2,650–2,750 crore due to currency supply impact; total revenue including products at INR 2,750–2,850 crore.
EBITDA margin guidance raised to ~27% for FY27.
Services revenue growth expected at 15–19% for FY 2027; technology and payments platform projected to grow 35–40%.
CapEx for FY 2027 estimated at INR 100–125 crore, down from INR 350 crore in FY 2026.
Management focus on technology investment, pricing discipline, and flexible workforce.
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Next CMS Info Systems earnings date
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CMS Info Systems Limited is a prominent Indian company specializing in integrated cash management and payment solutions. The company primarily focuses on providing cash management services, including cash pickup and delivery, cash processing, ATM services, and cash-in-transit services across various sectors such as banking, financial services, retail, and telecommunications. CMS Info Systems also offers card personalization services, printing of secure documents, and management of point of sale (POS) terminals and ATMs. The company is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, and its shares are listed on the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).