Network People Services Technologies (NPST) Q1 26/27 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Achieved 75% year-on-year revenue growth in Q1 FY27, reaching INR 61.42 crore, with EBITDA up 66% and net profit at INR 11.4 crore; recurring SaaS-based revenue and international expansion enhanced earnings quality.

• Continued business transformation with diversification into RegTech, AI-based risk intelligence, and SaaS-based recurring revenue streams, supported by a strong RegTech pipeline and new demand from regulatory changes.

• International presence expanded, now contributing 10%-12% of revenue, with expectations to reach 30% in two years; subsidiary NPST Global LLC incorporated in Dubai.

• Board approved AGM notice, annual report, dividend record date, and committee reconstitution; no deviation in use of preferential allotment proceeds.

Financial highlights

• Revenue for Q1 FY27 was INR 61.42 crore (₹6,142 lakh), up 75% year-on-year from INR 35.09 crore (₹3,362 lakh) in Q1 FY26.

• EBITDA grew by 66% year-on-year to ₹18.79 crore (30.59% margin); net profit reached INR 11.4 crore (₹1,105 lakh), up 53.69% year-on-year.

• Diluted EPS increased to 5.26 from 3.70 year-on-year.

• Employee expenses remained stable despite revenue growth, attributed to AI adoption and efficiency improvements.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year revenue growth guidance of 60%-70% remains unchanged, targeting INR 320-340 crore for FY27, with EBITDA margin guidance of around 30%.

• CAGR of 60%-70% targeted for the next two to three years, with international revenue expected to reach 30% of total.

• Ongoing deployment of preferential issue proceeds for global expansion, product development, and infrastructure enhancement, with completion targeted by September 2027.