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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 7.11% in the past year Substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 0.19%.
- Income over the Year and quarter: There has been decline in other income over the past year which is -8.17% Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 12.43%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for HCL Technologies Ltd. Notable increase of 0.35% in net profit Year to YearHCL Technologies Ltd’s profitability dropped by -8.18% Quarter to Quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 0.07% Year to Year.EPS decreased by -8.34%. Analysis needed for shareholder value.
Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
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Sales | Rs. 26606 Cr | Rs. 28446 Cr | Rs. 28499 Cr | + 0.19% | + 7.11% |
Expenses | Rs. 20743 Cr | Rs. 21659 Cr | Rs. 22382 Cr | + 3.34% | + 7.9% |
Operating Profit | Rs. 5863 Cr | Rs. 6787 Cr | Rs. 6117 Cr | -9.87% | + 4.33% |
OPM % | 22.04 % | 23.86 % | 21.46 % | -2.4% | -0.58% |
Other Income | Rs. 453 Cr | Rs. 370 Cr | Rs. 416 Cr | + 12.43% | -8.17% |
Interest | Rs. 94 Cr | Rs. 140 Cr | Rs. 171 Cr | + 22.14% | + 81.91% |
Depreciation | Rs. 1027 Cr | Rs. 1143 Cr | Rs. 1093 Cr | -4.37% | + 6.43% |
Profit before tax | Rs. 5195 Cr | Rs. 5874 Cr | Rs. 5269 Cr | -10.3% | + 1.42% |
Tax % | 23.37 % | 25.93 % | 24.18 % | -1.75% | + 0.81% |
Net Profit | Rs. 3981 Cr | Rs. 4351 Cr | Rs. 3995 Cr | -8.18% | + 0.35% |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 14.71 | Rs. 16.06 | Rs. 14.72 | -8.34% | + 0.07% |
Today, we’re looking at HCL Technologies 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 7.11%. However, it did see a marginal increase of 0.19% from the previous quarter.Expenses ticked up slightly by 3.34% quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 7.9%. Operating profit, while up 4.33% compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -9.87%, 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 -0.58%, but a shrinkage of -2.4% sequentially. Other income rose by 12.43% compared to the last quarter,despite an annual decline of -8.17%. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 22.14% from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 81.91%. Depreciation costs fell by -4.37% quarter-on-quarter, whereas on an annual scale, they saw an increase of 6.43%. Profit before tax grew annually by 1.42% but saw a reduction from the preceding quarter by -10.3%.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 0.81% compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -1.75%. Net profit rose by 0.35% year-on-year but witnessed a -8.18% contraction from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 0.07% but a quarterly fall of -8.34%. In summary, HCL Technologies 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 |
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Sales | Rs. 26606 Cr | Rs. 28446 Cr | Rs. 28499 Cr | + 0.19% | + 7.11% |
Expenses | Rs. 20743 Cr | Rs. 21659 Cr | Rs. 22382 Cr | + 3.34% | + 7.9% |
Operating Profit | Rs. 5863 Cr | Rs. 6787 Cr | Rs. 6117 Cr | -9.87% | + 4.33% |
Net Profit | Rs. 3981 Cr | Rs. 4351 Cr | Rs. 3995 Cr | -8.18% | + 0.35% |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 14.71 | Rs. 16.06 | Rs. 14.72 | -8.34% | + 0.07% |
In reviewing HCL Technologies Ltd’s 2024(Q4) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 7.11 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 0.19% from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 7.9% compared to the previous year, with a 3.34% increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 4.33% annually, and saw a -9.87% decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 0.35%, and experienced a -8.18% decrease from the previous quarter.Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 0.07% annually, however dipped by -8.34% compared to the last quarter. In essence, while HCL Technologies Ltd exhibits strong annual growth indicators, short-term fluctuations suggest the need for agile strategies to navigate market dynamics effectively. That’s all for now in the financial sector.