HCL Technologies (HCLTech) has announced an interim dividend of ₹12 per equity share for the financial year 2025-26. The decision was made alongside the release of the company's third-quarter results. The record date to determine shareholders' eligibility for the dividend has been fixed as January 16, 2026, and the payment will be made on January 27, 2026.
This marks the 92nd consecutive quarter that HCLTech has announced a dividend payout, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to returning value to its shareholders.
Q3 FY26 Financial Performance
The dividend announcement coincided with HCLTech's Q3 FY26 results for the period of October-December 2025. The company reported a consolidated net profit of ₹4,076 crore, an 11% year-over-year (YoY) decrease compared to ₹4,591 crore in the same quarter last year. However, revenue from operations saw a 13% increase, climbing to ₹33,872 crore from ₹29,890 crore in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year.
Sequentially, the net profit was down nearly 4% compared to ₹4,235 crore, while the topline increased 6% versus ₹31,942 crore in Q2 FY26. HCLTech, India's third-largest IT services company by market capitalization, reported constant currency (CC) revenue growth of 4.2% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) and 4.8% YoY. Dollar revenue stood at $3,793 million, reflecting a 4.1% QoQ increase and a 7.4% YoY increase.
Financial Analyst Expectations and Stock Performance
HCLTech's Q3 results reflected a mixed performance. While revenue exceeded estimates, net profit fell short of analyst expectations due to a one-time impact related to labor codes.
Ahead of the Q3 results and dividend announcement, HCLTech's shares experienced a slight dip of over 1% on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). However, the shares closed 0.35% higher at ₹1,668.10 on January 12, 2026.
FY26 Guidance
HCLTech has provided guidance for FY26, projecting revenue growth between 4% and 4.5% YoY in constant currency. The company anticipates services revenue growth between 4.75% and 5.25% YoY in constant currency. The Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) margin is expected to be between 17% and 18%.
Dividend Details
The interim dividend of ₹12 per share will be paid out to shareholders who hold HCLTech shares on or before the record date of January 16, 2026. The payment date is set for January 27, 2026. This dividend payout reflects HCLTech's strong financial position and its continued commitment to delivering shareholder value.
