Shares of Happiest Minds Technologies Ltd surged over 4% on Tuesday to ₹627 on the NSE after the company posted a strong set of financials for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 (Q1FY26).
The Bengaluru-headquartered digital transformation company reported a total income of ₹579.93 crore for the quarter, marking a 1.7% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) and 18.5% year-on-year (YoY) increase. Operating revenues in US dollar terms stood at $64.4 million, reflecting a 2.3% QoQ and 15.9% YoY growth.
Happiest Minds’ EBITDA came in at ₹124.05 crore, up 12.9% QoQ and 6.3% YoY, with an EBITDA margin of 21.4%. Profit after tax (PAT) rose sharply to ₹57.13 crore, up 68% sequentially and 12% over the same quarter last year. Adjusted PAT, excluding non-cash and exceptional items, stood at ₹68.62 crore, translating to 19.1% sequential growth.
Commenting on the results, Chairman & Chief Mentor Ashok Soota said the company’s strong start to the fiscal year reflects customer confidence and its capabilities in digital transformation. He added that Happiest Minds is focused on harnessing technologies like generative AI to fuel long-term growth.
Co-Chairman & CEO Joseph Anantharaju noted that the Q1 momentum was driven by strategic digital transformations across key sectors including GenAI, Data, and Cybersecurity.
The company’s headcount stood at 6,523 as of June 30, 2025, with 17 new client additions during the quarter. Utilization improved to 78.9% from 77.3% in the previous quarter, while attrition ticked up slightly to 18.2%.
Key highlights:
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Revenue: ₹579.93 crore, up 18.5% YoY
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EBITDA: ₹124.05 crore, margin at 21.4%
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PAT: ₹57.13 crore, up 12% YoY
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Adjusted EPS: ₹4.55
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Clients: 285 as of Q1FY26, with 17 added during the quarter
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Employee count: 6,523
Outlook:
The management reaffirmed its focus on double-digit growth for FY26 and emphasized continued investments in AI capabilities and sales engine expansion.
Disclaimer:
This article contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ due to various factors including market conditions, regulatory changes, and company performance. Investors are advised to exercise caution and consult financial advisors before making investment decisions.
