Tata Consultancy Services Ltd — Q4 FY26 earnings call
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The short read
TCS reported Q4 FY26 revenue of ₹70,698 crore, up 5.4% quarter-on-quarter and 1.2% sequentially in constant currency, with an operating margin of 25.3% and net margin of 19.4%. For the full year FY26, revenue was ₹267,021 crore, a 2.4% constant-currency decline year-on-year, while operating margin expanded to 25%, a four-year high, and the company signed $40.7 billion in total contract value including five mega deals. Management highlighted a $12 billion order book in Q4 with three mega deal wins, annualized AI services revenue crossing $2.3 billion, and progress on the HyperVault data-centre infrastructure business, alongside newly announced annual salary increments effective April 1.
Numbers mentioned
Revenue: ₹70,698 crore (Q4 FY26)
p. 6
“In the fourth quarter of financial year 2026, our revenue was ₹70,698 crore, which is a quarter-on-quarter growth of 5.4%.”
Samir Seksaria, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Revenue (USD): $7.621 billion (Q4 FY26)
p. 6
“In dollar terms, revenue was $7.621 billion, a quarter-on-quarter growth of 1.5%.”
Samir Seksaria, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Operating margin: 25.3% (Q4 FY26)
p. 6
“Our Q4 operating margin stood at 25.3%, a sequential increase of 10 basis points.”
Samir Seksaria, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Net margin: 19.4% (Q4 FY26)
p. 7
“Net margins for Q4 were 19.4%, and our EPS grew 12.2% YoY.”
Samir Seksaria, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Total Contract Value (TCV): $12 billion (Q4 FY26)
p. 3
“Our order book performance was also very strong in Q4, with $12 billion in TCV including three mega deal wins from Marks and Spencer, a leading telecom operator in the UK, and a leading American healthcare & pharmacy retailer.”
K Krithivasan, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Revenue: ₹267,021 crore (FY26)
p. 7
“Coming to the full year FY26, our revenue was ₹267,021 crore, which is a growth of 4.6% on a YoY basis.”
Samir Seksaria, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Revenue (USD): $30.017 billion (FY26)
p. 7
“In dollar terms, the reported revenue was $30.017 billion, a decline of 0.5%.”
Samir Seksaria, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Revenue growth (constant currency): -2.4% (FY26)
p. 7
“In Constant currency terms, revenue declined 2.4% YoY.”
Samir Seksaria, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Operating margin: 25% (FY26)
p. 8
“For FY26, our operating margin was 25%, an expansion of 70 basis points over the prior year, and at a 4-year high.”
Samir Seksaria, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Net margin: 19.8% (FY26)
p. 8
“Net margins for FY26 were 19.8% and our EPS grew 8.8% YoY.”
Samir Seksaria, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Effective tax rate: 24.6% (FY26)
p. 8
“Our effective tax rate for the year was 24.6%.”
Samir Seksaria, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Total Contract Value (TCV): $40.7 billion (FY26)
p. 5
“even though our FY 2026 revenue declined by 2.4% in constant currency, we delivered a strong $40.7B in TCV including 5 mega deals.”
K Krithivasan, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Annualized AI services revenue: $2.3 billion (Q4 FY26)
p. 8
“In Q4, our annualized AI revenues surpassed $2.3 billion, driven by the accelerated deployment of AI solutions across industries.”
Aarthi Subramanian, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Global headcount: 584,519 (as of March 2026)
p. 13
“At the end of March 2026, our global headcount stood at 584,519, with associates from 149 nationalities of whom 35.2% are women.”
Sudeep Kunnumal, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Days Sales Outstanding (DSO): 74 days (Q4 FY26)
p. 7
“Our accounts receivable stood at 74 DSO in dollar terms for Q4, down 2 days sequentially.”
Samir Seksaria, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Net cash from operations: $1.6 billion (Q4 FY26)
p. 7
“Net cash from operations was $1.6 billion, which is 106.7% of our net income.”
Samir Seksaria, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Total dividend: ₹110 per share (FY26)
p. 8
“The Board has recommended a final dividend of ₹31 per share, taking the total dividend for the year to ₹110.”
Samir Seksaria, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
One-off items: ₹1,300 crores (FY26)
p. 23
“The combined one-off for the year is ₹1,300 crores; there are no one offs in this quarter.”
Samir Seksaria, page 23 of the filed PDF · View the filing
What management said it would do
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Operating margin — 26% · longer-term
stated as an aspiration by Samir Seksaria
p. 26
“We'd like to move towards 26%, but on a longer-term basis.”
Samir Seksaria, page 26 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Wage hike margin impact — 150 to 200 basis points · FY27
stated conditionally by Samir Seksaria
p. 30
“On the wage increments, you should expect a similar impact on what we have seen in the past annual increment cycle, which had been in the range of 150 to 200 basis points.”
Samir Seksaria, page 30 of the filed PDF · View the filing
HyperVault capacity build-out — 1 GW
stated as an aspiration by K Krithivasan
p. 4
“which has made significant progress this quarter on its journey to build out 1 GW of capacity.”
K Krithivasan, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Q&A highlights
Management's answers to analyst questions, in Parakho's words rather than a transcript. Each row names who answered and carries the verbatim quote it was drawn from.
Krithivasan said the company has a good order book entering FY27, with three mega deals booked, positive momentum across most verticals, and traction in new-age services.
Answered by K Krithivasan
Asked by Sudheer Guntupalli: How should we think about FY27 growth given the exit run rate and order booking, amid expectations of AI-led deflation?
p. 21
“we have a good order book getting into FY27. We have strong three mega deals booked in this quarter.”
K Krithivasan, page 21 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Krithivasan declined to give a specific number but expressed positivity about FY27 and international growth.
Answered by K Krithivasan
Asked by Kumar Rakesh: Should international business growth return to the historical 3-4% range, or will recovery be more gradual?
p. 22
“I don't want to put a number, but I would say that, again, as I was telling Sudheer, we are quite positive about FY27, quite positive about the international growth.”
K Krithivasan, page 22 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Seksaria said continued investment under the Build-Partner-Acquire strategy will keep SG&A elevated in absolute terms and as a percentage of revenue.
Answered by Samir Seksaria
Asked by Kumar Rakesh: Is elevated SG&A the new normal, or will it normalize below 15% of revenue?
p. 22
“Some part of it will see an elevated increase, both in the absolute amount as well as in percentage of revenue.”
Samir Seksaria, page 22 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Krithivasan confirmed the restructuring program has been completed.
Answered by K Krithivasan
Asked by Kumar Rakesh: Is the restructuring program complete or are further charges expected?
p. 23
“The restructuring program that we started, we have completed that program. The program towards restructuring has been completed.”
K Krithivasan, page 23 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Krithivasan said direct geopolitical impact has been limited to the Middle East and travel/transportation, with no major impact seen elsewhere so far.
Answered by K Krithivasan
Asked by Nitin Padmanabhan: Is the caution in BFSI broad-based or geography-specific, and could this year mirror last year's mid-year headwinds?
p. 25
“at this time, if you look at our direct impact from the geopolitical situation, so far has been restricted to Middle East and to some extent into our travel and transportation industry and we have not seen major impact in other industries so far.”
K Krithivasan, page 25 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Seksaria said the company will balance investments with operational rigor, citing annual increments as an immediate headwind and an ambition to move margins toward 26% over the longer term.
Answered by Samir Seksaria
Asked by Nitin Padmanabhan: How should margins be viewed going into FY27 given currency tailwinds and investment needs?
p. 26
“Stepping into FY27, the immediate headwinds would be the annual increments which we have talked about.”
Samir Seksaria, page 26 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Krithivasan agreed with the structural parallel but said the timeline for the AI revenue to overcompensate traditional revenue decline is uncertain.
Answered by K Krithivasan
Asked by Vibhor Singhal: Will AI revenue growth eventually overcompensate for cannibalization of traditional revenue, similar to the digital transformation cycle?
p. 27
“You would expect the AI revenues to increase going forward, along with some of the traditional revenues to slowly taper down and AI revenue to overcompensate for the reduction in the revenue in other parts of the service line.”
K Krithivasan, page 27 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Krithivasan said the company believes margin strength and growth are not in conflict and that healthy margins provide flexibility to invest and compete for deals.
Answered by K Krithivasan
Asked by Vibhor Singhal: Given the growth gap versus competitors, is TCS considering trading some margin for growth?
p. 29
“we believe our focus on margin is not affecting our revenue growth.”
K Krithivasan, page 29 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Krithivasan gave an approximate split of 50-55% renewals and 40-45% new programs this quarter, varying between 40-60% typically.
Answered by K Krithivasan
Asked by Ashwin Mehta: What is the renewal versus new-program share of the recent deal wins?
p. 30
“I think this quarter maybe about 50% to 55% could be on renewals, around 40% to 45% would be on new programs.”
K Krithivasan, page 30 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Krithivasan said the move was to reward associates fairly after only giving increments to 80% of associates in September, and reflects confidence in deal momentum to absorb the wage cost.
Answered by K Krithivasan
Asked by Rishi Jhunjhunwala: Why did TCS reinstate wage hikes now given demand and macro uncertainty haven't changed much?
p. 31
“it's also a reflection of the fact that we believe that we have enough deal momentum and demand on our side, so that we'll be able to handle the increased wage cost, wage bill, because of increments.”
K Krithivasan, page 31 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Krithivasan said it's a combination of factors reflecting greater client comfort with larger transformation programs and some vendor consolidation gains.
Answered by K Krithivasan
Asked by Gaurav Rateria: Is the improvement in mid/large client revenue bands due to lower leakage or better macro spend?
p. 33
“it's also possible there are some cases of vendor consolidation happening where you gain market share, but definitely, it indicates that the stability and the increased confidence from the clients as well.”
K Krithivasan, page 33 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Seksaria said revenue productivity in AI and data is much better than the TCS average, though margins are not directly comparable due to temporary investments.
Answered by Samir Seksaria
Asked by Gaurav Rateria: How does AI-for-business revenue productivity and margin compare to the company average?
p. 34
“the revenue productivity is definitely much better than the TCS average or the traditional business, both at onsite and offshore.”
Samir Seksaria, page 34 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Risks flagged
Geopolitical conflict and macro-economic uncertainty affecting the operating environment
p. 3
“We delivered a strong 1.2% sequentially on a constant currency (CC) basis, in the backdrop of intensifying geopolitical conflicts and macro-economic uncertainty.”
K Krithivasan, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
BFSI client caution driven by interest rate, inflation and central bank uncertainty
p. 16
“Increased uncertainty around interest rates, inflation, and central bank actions influenced client sentiment, resulting in cautious investment decision-making.”
K Krithivasan, page 16 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Manufacturing sector caution from tariff volatility and EV demand recalibration
p. 18
“Client demand across Manufacturing remained cautious in Q4, shaped by macroeconomic uncertainty, tariff volatility, recalibration of EV demand, and continued restraint in capital expenditure across Automotive, Industrial, and Chemicals.”
K Krithivasan, page 18 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Stress in the Utilities segment within ERU
p. 20
“However, the Utilities segment is experiencing stress, and significant cost optimization opportunities are opening up.”
K Krithivasan, page 20 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Direct impact from geopolitical situation on Middle East operations and travel/transportation industry
p. 25
“so far has been restricted to Middle East and to some extent into our travel and transportation industry and we have not seen major impact in other industries so far.”
K Krithivasan, page 25 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Potential supply chain disruption if geopolitical situation continues
p. 25
“if things continue and if it results in further supply chain disruption or any other secondary issues, it may have an impact.”
K Krithivasan, page 25 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Annual wage increments creating a margin headwind
p. 26
“Stepping into FY27, the immediate headwinds would be the annual increments which we have talked about.”
Samir Seksaria, page 26 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Currency tailwind is not guaranteed to persist
p. 26
“the rupee depreciation does help, not guaranteed always.”
Samir Seksaria, page 26 of the filed PDF · View the filing
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