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Persistent Systems Q3 25/26 earnings summary

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Q3 25/26 earnings summary20 Jan, 2026

Executive summary

  • Achieved Q3 FY26 revenue of $422.5 million, up 4% QoQ and 17.3% YoY, marking the 23rd consecutive quarter of growth.

  • EBIT margin at 14.4%, impacted by a one-time 2.3% reduction from new Indian labor codes; PAT margin at 11.6%.

  • Interim dividend of INR 22 per share declared for FY26, up from 20 in FY25, reflecting a consistent payout policy.

  • Board approved issuance of 1,100,000 equity shares to the ESOP Trust and completed internal restructuring for operational efficiency.

  • Recognized for AI innovation and brand strength, including Microsoft Frontier Firm and India's Most Valuable Brands.

Financial highlights

  • Q3 FY26 revenue: INR 37,782.1 million, up 23.4% YoY; net profit: INR 4,394.5 million, up 17.8% YoY.

  • EBIT for Q3: INR 5,427.5 million, up 19.1% YoY; PAT margin at 11.6%.

  • EPS at INR 28.20, up 16% YoY; diluted EPS at INR 27.94.

  • Operating cash flow to PAT at 91%–105.3%, with DSO increases due to holiday season collections.

  • Total cash and investments: INR 29,046.5 million as of Dec 31, 2025.

Outlook and guidance

  • Confident in achieving $2 billion revenue by March 2027 and laying foundation for $5 billion by FY2031.

  • Management continues to monitor regulatory changes, especially regarding Labour Codes.

  • Ongoing focus on operational efficiency, technology, and talent investment.

Labour Code impact beyond Q3 FY26?
Expected benefits from group restructuring?
Reason for QoQ dip in Software segment results?
Balance AI margin gains with reinvestment?
Differentiate high-tech vertical growth drivers.
How do AI platforms accelerate deal conversions?
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Persistent Systems Limited provides software products and services to enterprises throughout the world, helping them to transform their businesses and industries through innovative technologies. With a focus on Cloud First, Mobility First, and Digital Transformation, the company create customer-centric solutions that aim to give organisations a competitive advantage. The company partner with their customers to drive change in their businesses utilizing the latest technology trends. Persistent Systems Limited work with customers across industries, geographies and verticals through 3 Service lines: Digital Transformation, Product Engineering Services and Mobility Solutions.

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