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Highlights
🔹 The presented financial data is Consolidated to provide a comprehensive overview of the company performance. 🔹 Sales over the Year and quarter: The company experienced a substantial growth of 5.08 % in the past year, substantial increase in net sales/revenue by 3.56 %. 🔹 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 28.92 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 4.61%. 🔹 Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for HCL TECHNOLOGIES LTD.. Notable increase of 5.58 % in net profit Year to Year, HCL TECHNOLOGIES LTD.’s profitability increased by 8.43 % in this quarter. 🔹 EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 5.48 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 8.45 % in previous quarter. Positive impact on shareholders.
Metrics | Previous Year | Previous Quarter | Current Quarter | Quarter to Quarter Difference | Year to Year Difference |
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Sales | Rs. 28446 Cr | Rs. 28862 Cr | Rs. 29890 Cr | + 3.56 % | + 5.08 % |
Expenses | Rs. 21659 Cr | Rs. 22493 Cr | Rs. 23030 Cr | + 2.39 % | + 6.33 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 6787 Cr | Rs. 6369 Cr | Rs. 6860 Cr | + 7.71 % | + 1.08 % |
OPM % | 23.86 % | 22.07 % | 22.95 % | + 0.88 % | -0.91 % |
Other Income | Rs. 370 Cr | Rs. 456 Cr | Rs. 477 Cr | + 4.61 % | + 28.92 % |
Interest | Rs. 140 Cr | Rs. 131 Cr | Rs. 166 Cr | + 26.72 % | + 18.57 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 1143 Cr | Rs. 1007 Cr | Rs. 1039 Cr | + 3.18 % | -9.1 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 5874 Cr | Rs. 5687 Cr | Rs. 6132 Cr | + 7.82 % | + 4.39 % |
Tax % | 25.93 % | 25.5 % | 25.08 % | -0.42 % | -0.85 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 4351 Cr | Rs. 4237 Cr | Rs. 4594 Cr | + 8.43 % | + 5.58 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 16.03 | Rs. 15.61 | Rs. 16.93 | + 8.46 % | + 5.61 % |
Today, we’re looking at HCL TECHNOLOGIES LTD.’s financial performance for the Q3(Dec 2024-25).Starting with the top line, the company reported a robust year-over-year sales growth of 5.08 %. However, it did see a marginal increase of 3.56 % from the previous quarter. Expenses ticked up slightly by 2.39 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual rise of 6.33 %. Operating profit, while up 1.08 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter increase of 7.71 %, signaling a short-term expansion in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % contradicts this narrative, showing weakness on an annual basis with a decrease of -0.91 %, but an expansion of 0.88 % sequentially. Other income rose by 4.61 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 28.92 %. Interest expenses surged remarkably by 26.72 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 18.57 %. Depreciation costs climbed by 3.18 % quarter-on-quarter, yet on an annual scale, they experienced a reduction of -9.1 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 4.39 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 7.82 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits decreased slightly by -0.85 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -0.42 %. Net profit rose by 5.58 % year-on-year but experienced a 8.43 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 5.61 % but a quarterly rise of 8.46 %. 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. 28446 Cr | Rs. 28862 Cr | Rs. 29890 Cr | + 3.56 % | + 5.08 % |
Expenses | Rs. 21659 Cr | Rs. 22493 Cr | Rs. 23030 Cr | + 2.39 % | + 6.33 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 6787 Cr | Rs. 6369 Cr | Rs. 6860 Cr | + 7.71 % | + 1.08 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 4351 Cr | Rs. 4237 Cr | Rs. 4594 Cr | + 8.43 % | + 5.58 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 16.03 | Rs. 15.61 | Rs. 16.93 | + 8.46 % | + 5.61 % |
In reviewing HCL TECHNOLOGIES LTD.’s 2024-25(Q3) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales saw a robust 5.08 % year-on-year growth, however, there was a minor increase of 3.56 % from the previous quarter. Expenses rose by 6.33 % compared to the previous year, with a 2.39 % increase quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 1.08 % annually, and saw a 7.71 % increase from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 5.58 %, and experienced a 8.43 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 5.61 % annually, however rose by 8.46 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while HCL TECHNOLOGIES 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.