Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) posted a solid Q3 FY26 earnings report that beat revenue expectations and kept its profit margin stable.
What the Numbers Show
- Revenue: $7.5 billion, up 0.8% from the previous quarter (constant currency), slightly higher than the 0.5% forecast.
- EBIT margin: 25.2%, unchanged from the prior quarter and above the 24.9% estimate.
- Adjusted profit: INR 141 billion, a 6.4% rise quarter‑on‑quarter and 13.4% higher year‑on‑year, beating the INR 131 billion consensus.
- Growth was led by the regional market segment (+4.6% QoQ) and modest gains in consumer, energy, utilities and healthcare businesses.
9‑Month Performance
For the first nine months of FY26, TCS saw revenue, EBIT and adjusted profit increase by 2.9%, 5.2% and 10.1% respectively compared with the same period last year.
Looking Ahead
Analysts expect the next quarter (4Q FY26) to deliver revenue growth of about 6.8% and profit growth around 11% year‑on‑year. The company’s new contract backlog (TCV) was $9.3 billion, an 8.8% dip from last year, while its book‑to‑bill ratio stayed at 1.2x.
Analyst Opinion
Motilal Oswal maintains a BUY rating on TCS with a target price of ₹4,400, implying roughly a 36% upside from the current market level.
Takeaway
Strong revenue, stable margins and a healthy backlog suggest TCS remains a robust pick for investors seeking steady growth in the tech services space.
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