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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 1.29% in the past year Decrease in net sales/revenue by -2.31%
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been either a marginal increase or a decline in other income over the past year which is 306.71%Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 245.88%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Infosys Ltd. Notable increase of 30.01% in net profit Year to YearInfosys Ltd’s profitability increased by 30.46% in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 30.16% Year to Year.EPS increased by 30.42%. Positive impact on shareholders.
| Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 37441 Cr | Rs. 38821 Cr | Rs. 37923 Cr | -2.31% | + 1.29% |
| Expenses | Rs. 28443 Cr | Rs. 29684 Cr | Rs. 29139 Cr | -1.84% | + 2.45% |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 8998 Cr | Rs. 9137 Cr | Rs. 8784 Cr | -3.86% | -2.38% |
| OPM % | 24.03 % | 23.54 % | 23.16 % | -0.38% | -0.87% |
| Other Income | Rs. 671 Cr | Rs. 789 Cr | Rs. 2729 Cr | + 245.88% | + 306.71% |
| Interest | Rs. 82 Cr | Rs. 131 Cr | Rs. 110 Cr | -16.03% | + 34.15% |
| Depreciation | Rs. 1121 Cr | Rs. 1176 Cr | Rs. 1163 Cr | -1.11% | + 3.75% |
| Profit before tax | Rs. 8466 Cr | Rs. 8619 Cr | Rs. 10240 Cr | + 18.81% | + 20.95% |
| Tax % | 27.55 % | 29.08 % | 22.12 % | -6.96% | -5.43% |
| Net Profit | Rs. 6134 Cr | Rs. 6113 Cr | Rs. 7975 Cr | + 30.46% | + 30.01% |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 14.79 | Rs. 14.76 | Rs. 19.25 | + 30.42% | + 30.16% |
Today, we’re looking at Infosys Ltd’s financial performance for the Q4(Mar 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 1.29%. However, it did see a marginal slip of -2.31% from the previous quarter.Expenses decreased slightly by -1.84% quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 2.45%. Operating profit, while down -2.38% compared to last year,faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -3.86%, signaling a short-term contraction in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % contradicts this narrative, showing weakness on an annual basis with a decrease of -0.87%, but a shrinkage of -0.38% sequentially. Other income rose by 245.88% compared to the last quarter,despite an annual growth of 306.71%. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -16.03% from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 34.15%. Depreciation costs fell by -1.11% quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 3.75%. Profit before tax grew annually by 20.95% but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 18.81%.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -5.43% compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -6.96%. Net profit rose by 30.01% year-on-year but experienced a 30.46% expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 30.16% but a quarterly rise of 30.42%. In summary, Infosys Ltd’s annual performance indicates steady growth, although the quarter-on-quarter figures suggest some areas may require strategic attention.
| Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | Rs. 37441 Cr | Rs. 38821 Cr | Rs. 37923 Cr | -2.31% | + 1.29% |
| Expenses | Rs. 28443 Cr | Rs. 29684 Cr | Rs. 29139 Cr | -1.84% | + 2.45% |
| Operating Profit | Rs. 8998 Cr | Rs. 9137 Cr | Rs. 8784 Cr | -3.86% | -2.38% |
| Net Profit | Rs. 6134 Cr | Rs. 6113 Cr | Rs. 7975 Cr | + 30.46% | + 30.01% |
| EPS in Rs | Rs. 14.79 | Rs. 14.76 | Rs. 19.25 | + 30.42% | + 30.16% |
In reviewing Infosys Ltd’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 13.62% year-on-year growth, although there was a slight dip of -2.31% from the previous quarter.Expenses rose by 2.45% compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -1.84% quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit dropped by -2.38% annually, and saw a -3.86% decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 30.01%, and experienced a 30.46% increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 30.16% annually, however rose by 30.42% compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Infosys Ltd exhibits strong annual growth indicators, short-term improvements suggest the potential for recovery and the importance of strategic adjustments to counter market challenges effectively. That’s all for now in the financial sector.
