Shares of Infosys Limited fell 1.13% to Rs 1,454.90 in Friday’s session after the IT major announced its Q2 FY26 results post-market hours on Thursday. The stock is expected to remain volatile on October 17, as investors react to the company’s quarterly performance and updated guidance.
Q2 performance highlights
Infosys reported a net profit of Rs 7,365 crore for the quarter ended September 2025, marking a 6.4% increase from Rs 6,921 crore in the previous quarter. Revenue rose 5.2% QoQ to Rs 44,490 crore, compared to Rs 42,278 crore in Q1 FY26. In dollar terms, revenue grew 2.7% QoQ to $5,076 million.
Operating profit (EBIT) rose 6.35% QoQ to Rs 9,353 crore, with EBIT margin improving 20 basis points to 21%. The company also raised its lower-end revenue guidance for FY26 to 2%–3%, maintaining its operating margin outlook at 20%–22%.
Dividend announcement
Infosys declared an interim dividend of Rs 23 per share, with the record date set for October 27, 2025.
ADR and global sentiment
Infosys’ American Depository Receipt (ADR) listed on the New York Stock Exchange dropped 2.25% to $16.07 on Thursday, extending its decline for the third consecutive session. The ADR weakness mirrored the broader negative sentiment in the U.S. markets.
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