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Highlights
- Sales over the Year and quarter: The company’s sales declined by -3.8 % over the year, decrease in net sales/revenue by -1.1 %.
- 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 11.86 %. Marginal increase in other income during this quarter, up by 14.62%.
- Profit over the Year and quarter: Significant improvement in profitability for Wipro Limited. Notable increase of 5.22 % in net profit Year to Year, Wipro Limited’s profitability increased by 6.24 % in this quarter.
- EPS over the Year and quarter: EPS increased by 9.94 % Year to Year. EPS increased by 5.89 % 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. 22831 Cr | Rs. 22208.3 Cr | Rs. 21963.8 Cr | -1.1 % | -3.8 % |
Expenses | Rs. 18635.2 Cr | Rs. 17807.5 Cr | Rs. 17609.7 Cr | -1.11 % | -5.5 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 4195.8 Cr | Rs. 4400.8 Cr | Rs. 4354.1 Cr | -1.06 % | + 3.77 % |
OPM % | 18.38 % | 19.82 % | 19.82 % | + 0 % | + 1.44 % |
Other Income | Rs. 648.3 Cr | Rs. 632.7 Cr | Rs. 725.2 Cr | + 14.62 % | + 11.86 % |
Interest | Rs. 308.6 Cr | Rs. 330.8 Cr | Rs. 328.8 Cr | -0.6 % | + 6.55 % |
Depreciation | Rs. 738 Cr | Rs. 840.5 Cr | Rs. 728.9 Cr | -13.28 % | -1.23 % |
Profit before tax | Rs. 3797.5 Cr | Rs. 3862.2 Cr | Rs. 4021.6 Cr | + 4.13 % | + 5.9 % |
Tax % | 24 % | 25.86 % | 24.47 % | -1.39 % | + 0.47 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 2886 Cr | Rs. 2858.2 Cr | Rs. 3036.6 Cr | + 6.24 % | + 5.22 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 5.12 | Rs. 5.41 | Rs. 5.73 | + 5.91 % | + 11.91 % |
Today, we’re looking at Wipro Limited’s financial performance for the Q1(Jun 2024).Starting with the top line, the company reported a significant year-over-year sales decline of -3.8 %. However, it did see a marginal slip of -1.1 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased slightly by -1.11 % quarter-on-quarter, aligning with the annual decline of -5.5 %. Operating profit, while up 3.77 % compared to last year, faced a quarter-on-quarter dip of -1.06 %, signaling a short-term contraction in margins.
The Operating Profit Margin (OPM) % echoes this narrative, showing resilience on an annual basis with an increase of 1.44 %, but an expansion of 0 % sequentially. Other income rose by 14.62 % compared to the last quarter, despite an annual growth of 11.86 %. Interest expenses dropped significantly by -0.6 % from the previous quarter, yet the year-over-year increase remains at a moderate 6.55 %. Depreciation costs fell by -13.28 % quarter-on-quarter, yet on an annual scale, they experienced a reduction of -1.23 %. Profit before tax grew annually by 5.9 % but saw an increase from the preceding quarter by 4.13 %.
Tax expenses as a percentage of profits increased slightly by 0.47 % compared to last year, with a more notable quarter-on-quarter decrease of -1.39 %. Net profit rose by 5.22 % year-on-year but experienced a 6.24 % expansion from the last quarter. And finally, Earnings Per Share (EPS) displayed an annual uptick of 11.91 % but a quarterly rise of 5.91 %. In summary, Wipro Limited’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. 22831 Cr | Rs. 22208.3 Cr | Rs. 21963.8 Cr | -1.1 % | -3.8 % |
Expenses | Rs. 18635.2 Cr | Rs. 17807.5 Cr | Rs. 17609.7 Cr | -1.11 % | -5.5 % |
Operating Profit | Rs. 4195.8 Cr | Rs. 4400.8 Cr | Rs. 4354.1 Cr | -1.06 % | + 3.77 % |
Net Profit | Rs. 2886 Cr | Rs. 2858.2 Cr | Rs. 3036.6 Cr | + 6.24 % | + 5.22 % |
EPS in Rs | Rs. 5.12 | Rs. 5.41 | Rs. 5.73 | + 5.91 % | + 11.91 % |
In reviewing Wipro Limited’s 2024(Q1) financial snapshot, key trends emerge, shedding light on the company’s performance.Sales experienced a decrease of -3.8 % year-on-year, although there was a slight dip of -1.1 % from the previous quarter. Expenses decreased by -5.5 % compared to the previous year, with a decrease of -1.11 % quarter-on-quarter. Operating Profit surged by 3.77 % annually, and saw a -1.06 % decrease from the last quarter.
Net Profit showed yearly increase of 5.22 %, and experienced a 6.24 % increase from the previous quarter. Earnings Per Share (EPS) rose by 11.91 % annually, however rose by 5.91 % compared to the last quarter. In essence, while Wipro Limited 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.