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While Infosys spooked the Street and Wipro scrambled to reassure it, HCL Technologies quietly did what it does best—a quarter with no drama. And the market liked it.
Post its Q4 FY25 results, the stock jumped over 6 per cent. It wasn't just because the numbers were solid. But in a sector weighed down by global headwinds, HCL's no-nonsense delivery stood out.
HCL Tech's Q4 FY25 results: The good, the cautious and the consistent
- Revenue: Rs 30,246 crore (up 6.1 per cent YoY)
- Net profit: Rs 4,307 crore (up 8.1 per cent YoY)
- EBIT margin: 18 per cent
- Deal wins: $3 billion in TCV (total contract value)
- FY26 guidance: 2-5 per cent revenue growth, 18-19 per cent margin
The company didn't try to sugarcoat global weakness. But it guided conservatively and confidently, unlike Infosys, which rattled investors with a near-flat forecast.
What's working for HCL Tech
- Strong bookings: New deals worth $3 billion this quarter shows the sales engine is humming. Unlike peers, HCL isn't overly reliant on BFSI or North America—its verticals are better spread out.
- Stable margins: With wage hikes, currency volatility and client renegotiations across the sector, holding an 18 per cent EBIT margin is no small feat.
- AI-first focus: C Vijayakumar, CEO of HCL Tech, was clear in his post-results commentary: AI is not a buzzword—it's a capability they're baking into service delivery. He called the $3B bookings "catalysed by our AI propositions."
Where the Street is divided
Not everyone is cheering. Some brokerages like InCred have downgraded the stock, calling the guidance underwhelming and the upside capped. Others like Nuvama have turned bullish, citing HCL's ability to deliver in tough markets as a strength. Kotak Institutional Equities maintains 'Add', noting "credible execution" and "well-balanced guidance."
Value Research Online Ratings
Value Research Stock Rating gives HCL Tech an overall rating of 4 stars. The company's specific scores are as follows:
- Quality Score: 10/10
- Growth Score: 7/10
- Valuation Score: 6/10
- Momentum Score: 2/10
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- Download the HCL Stock Card for quick financials and history
Final take
In a quarter where India's tech titans either disappointed or dodged bullets, HCL Tech stood in the middle—boring, predictable, quietly competent. It isn't trying to be flashy. And maybe that's the smartest move in today's IT market. With the stock up 6 per cent, the Street is saying loud and clear: boring is back in fashion, as long as it delivers.
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