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Infosys 

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Infosys 

Outlook

🔹 Near-Term Outlook

  • Muted growth expected due to global macro uncertainties.
  • Discretionary budgets under pressure, especially in:
    • Communications
    • High-tech
    • Retail
  • Financial Services and Energy verticals show resilience with AI and consolidation opportunities.

🔹 Strategic Strengths

  • Strong capabilities in vendor consolidation and digital transformation.
  • Extensive global partnerships and deal execution strength.
  • Resilient business model helps absorb downturns.
  • Hiring plans for FY26 remain intact, indicating execution confidence.

🔹 Revised Guidance

  • Organic revenue guidance narrowed from 0–3% to 0.6–2.6%.
  • Though the upper-end was cut, strong Q1 and typical seasonality pattern (H1 > H2) suggest guidance is realistic, not overly optimistic.
  • Only lower-end of full-year guidance raised, reflecting persistent uncertainty.

🔹 Key Takeaway

Despite macro challenges and cautious client spending, Infosys remains well-positioned for long-term growth through operational resilience, strategic investments, and strong deal momentum.

Recommendation by Broking Firms (Updated on 25th July 2025)

Issuing CompanyRatingTarget Price
Axis ResearchHold1750
Antique Stock BrokingHold1680
B&K SecuritiesBuy1902
CentrumBuy1942
J M FinancialBuy1840
Kotak Institutional EquitiesBuy1850
Average Target Price1827

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Recent Concall Highlight

1. Demand & Revenue

  • Revenue grew 2.6% QoQ in constant currency (CC); 0.4% from acquisitions.
  • Broad-based growth; Financial Services and Manufacturing led YoY.
  • Discretionary spending weak in Retail, High-tech, and Communications.
  • Strong pipeline driven by AI, GCC setups, and cost takeout.
  • FY26 revenue guidance raised to 1–3% CC (earlier 0–3%).

2. Margins & Wage Impact

  • Q1FY26 margin at 20.8%, down 20bps QoQ.
  • 100bps hit from wage hikes and variable pay; partly offset by Project Maximus and cost optimizations.
  • FY26 margin guidance retained at 20–22%.

3. Bookings & Deals

  • 28 large deals, $3.8 bn TCV; 55% net new.
  • Wins spread across verticals and regions, including a $1 bn+ mega deal.

4. Segment Trends

  • Financial Services and Manufacturing strong; Retail, High-tech, and Communication subdued.
  • EURS mixed, but cloud and energy deals robust.

5. Gen AI & Supply

  • 300+ AI agents deployed; key driver of client wins and efficiencies.
  • Headcount steady at 323,788; attrition at 14.4%, utilization up to 85.2%.