IT major HCLTech has announced an interim dividend of ₹12 per share for FY2025–26, rewarding shareholders alongside the declaration of its Q3 FY26 results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. The company also revised the record date for dividend eligibility.
Initially fixed for January 16, 2026, the record date has now been rescheduled to January 17, 2026, owing to a trading holiday on January 15, 2026 in connection with the Municipal Corporation Elections in Maharashtra. The interim dividend will be paid on January 27, 2026.
The dividend is applicable on equity shares with a face value of ₹2 each, and shareholders whose names appear on the register as of the revised record date will be entitled to receive the payout.
Management Commentary on Q3 FY26 Performance
The company reported another strong operational quarter. Chairperson Roshni Nadar Malhotra noted that HCLTech continues to deliver resilient performance backed by the differentiated value offered to clients. She highlighted that artificial intelligence remains a key growth catalyst, and the company is actively strengthening capabilities to capture emerging opportunities.
CEO & Managing Director C. Vijayakumar stated that the quarter was robust across metrics, with revenue rising 4.2% quarter-on-quarter in constant currency and operating margins recovering to 18.6%. He added that strong momentum enabled HCLTech to surpass $15 billion in annualised revenue, while new deal bookings touched $3 billion for the quarter.
Services revenue grew 1.8% QoQ in constant currency, driven by nearly 20% growth in advanced AI services. Meanwhile, HCL Software revenue recorded a sharp 28.1% sequential increase and 3.1% year-on-year growth, aided by seasonality and demand in the data intelligence portfolio. Management expressed confidence about meeting evolving AI-led requirements across industries.
Summary
HCLTech has declared an interim dividend of ₹12 per share for FY2025–26 and revised the dividend record date to January 17, 2026, due to a trading holiday on January 15. The payout date is January 27, 2026. The company posted strong Q3 FY26 results, crossing $15 billion in annualised revenue, reporting margin recovery, solid bookings, and significant growth in AI-led services and software revenue.
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