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Infosys Limited, the Bengaluru-based IT services major, has announced its Q3 FY24-25 results, delivering strong financial performance amidst global economic challenges. For the quarter ended December 31, 2024, the company reported a 7.6% year-on-year (YoY) growth in revenue and a 4.8% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) increase in net profit, exceeding market expectations.
Revenue: ₹41,760 crore, a sequential growth of 1.9% (YoY growth of 7.6%), surpassing the analyst estimate of ₹41,300 crore.
Net Profit: Consolidated net profit of ₹6,810 crore, up 4.8% QoQ, exceeding the consensus estimate of ₹6,753 crore.
EBIT and Margins:
EBIT: ₹8,912 crore, a 3% QoQ increase.
EBIT Margin: Improved to 21.34%, compared to 21.10% in Q2 FY25, beating the estimate of 21.3%.
Large Deal TCV: Total contract value (TCV) of large deals stood at ₹20,500 crore, reflecting stable deal momentum.
FY25 Guidance: Revenue growth projected at 4.5%-5.0% in constant currency with operating margins between 20%-22%.
Free Cash Flow (FCF): Achieved ₹10,647 crore in Q3, a YoY growth of 91.9%.
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Key Financial Highlights:
Revenue Growth:
Total Revenue: ₹41,764 crore (7.6% YoY growth, 1.9% QoQ growth).
Surpassed analyst expectations of ₹41,300 crore.
Net Profit:
₹6,822 crore (11.6% YoY growth, 4.8% QoQ growth).
Exceeded consensus estimate of ₹6,753 crore.
Margins:
EBIT: ₹8,912 crore (3% QoQ increase).
EBIT Margin: 21.34% (0.24% improvement over Q2 FY25).
Large Deal TCV:
Total value of ₹20,500 crore.
Free Cash Flow (FCF):
₹10,647 crore, marking a 91.9% YoY increase.
Performance by Segments:
Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI): Strong digital transformation and AI-driven demand.
Manufacturing: Double-digit YoY growth driven by automation.
Hi-Tech & Energy: Sustainability and efficiency-focused solutions led growth.
Generative AI: Increasing traction for Infosys Topaz offerings.
Segment Highlights
Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI): Growth driven by strong demand for digital transformation and generative AI (GenAI) solutions.
Manufacturing: Recorded double-digit YoY growth due to increased automation and supply chain optimisation initiatives.
Hi-Tech and Energy: Growth powered by sustainability and operational efficiency-focused solutions.
Generative AI: Infosys Topaz and other GenAI offerings gained traction, establishing leadership in AI-powered services.
Infosys’ results align well with sectoral expectations of moderate growth, underpinned by digital and cloud adoption. Despite global economic uncertainties, Infosys capitalised on its diversified offerings and leadership in generative AI and automation. Key insights include:
North America and Europe: Contributed 88.2% to total revenue, showing stable growth despite client budget constraints.
Industry Trends: Rising demand for AI-driven solutions and digital transformation projects continue to drive sector growth.
Infosys’ leadership highlighted the company’s strategic direction and robust performance in Q3 FY24-25. Insights from management provide clarity on future growth. Key highlights include:
CEO’s View: Salil Parekh emphasised strong sequential growth during a seasonally weak quarter, reflecting the success of Infosys’ digital offerings and strategic initiatives.
Outlook: Continued focus on strengthening enterprise AI capabilities and expanding the deal pipeline.
Innovation: Investments in generative AI, such as Infosys Topaz, to address increasing client demand and deliver differentiated solutions.
Salil Parekh, CEO & MD, remarked:
“Our strong sequential growth in a seasonally weak quarter and year-on-year broad-based growth reflect the success of our differentiated digital offerings and strategic initiatives. Generative AI continues to gain traction, bolstering our robust large deal pipeline.”
Jayesh Sanghrajka, CFO, added:
“Operating margin expansion and a sharp focus on free cash flow conversion demonstrate our commitment to delivering stakeholder value. We are confident in achieving our FY25 guidance targets.”
Particulars | Dec 31, 2024 (₹ crore) | Sep 30, 2024 (₹ crore) | Dec 31, 2023 (₹ crore) | 9M FY25 (₹ crore) | 9M FY24 (₹ crore) |
Revenue from operations | 41,764 | 40,986 | 38,821 | 1,22,064 | 1,15,748 |
Other income, net | 859 | 712 | 789 | 2,410 | 1,982 |
Total income | 42,623 | 41,698 | 39,610 | 1,24,474 | 1,17,730 |
Employee benefit expenses | 21,436 | 21,564 | 20,651 | 63,934 | 62,228 |
Cost of technical sub-contractors | 3,302 | 3,190 | 3,066 | 9,661 | 9,264 |
Travel expenses | 439 | 458 | 387 | 1,375 | 1,288 |
Cost of software packages & others | 4,607 | 3,949 | 3,722 | 12,012 | 9,828 |
Communication expenses | 157 | 169 | 169 | 473 | 531 |
Depreciation and amortisation | 1,203 | 1,160 | 1,176 | 3,512 | 3,515 |
Finance cost | 101 | 108 | 131 | 314 | 360 |
Other expenses | 1,249 | 1,396 | 1,185 | 3,894 | 3,731 |
Total expenses | 32,953 | 32,445 | 30,991 | 96,529 | 91,982 |
Profit before tax | 9,670 | 9,253 | 8,619 | 27,945 | 25,748 |
Tax expense | 2,848 | 2,737 | 2,506 | 8,233 | 7,474 |
Net profit | 6,822 | 6,516 | 6,113 | 19,712 | 18,274 |
Basic EPS (₹) | 16.43 | 15.71 | 14.76 | 47.52 | 44.13 |
Diluted EPS (₹) | 16.39 | 15.68 | 14.74 | 47.40 | 44.08 |
Check out Infosys’ past performances in previous quarters and financial years.
Sources:
Infosys Q3 Financial Results FY’24-25 Submitted on BSE
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