Wipro Reports 1.9% Drop in Q4 Net Profit Amid Weak Growth Outlook
Wipro Q4 results: Net profit dips 1.9%, signals weak growth outlook
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Wipro's net profit fell by 1.9% to ₹3,502 crore for Q4 FY26, despite a 7.7% revenue increase to ₹24,236 crore. The company's weak growth outlook for Q1 FY27, predicting a decline of up to 2%, reflects ongoing challenges in the IT services sector amid geopolitical uncertainties.
- 01Wipro's net profit decreased by 1.9% year-on-year.
- 02Revenue rose by 7.7% compared to the previous year.
- 03The company anticipates flat to negative growth in Q1 FY27.
- 04Large deal bookings increased by 45.4% to $7.8 billion last fiscal year.
- 05BFSI revenue declined by 0.5% year-on-year, indicating cautious spending.
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Wipro reported a 1.9% decrease in net profit to ₹3,502 crore for the fourth quarter of FY26, despite a 7.7% increase in revenue to ₹24,236 crore. On a sequential basis, profit rose by 12.3%, but revenue fell short of analyst expectations. The company's chief executive officer, Srini Palia, attributed the decline in IT services revenue to geopolitical uncertainties and client-specific issues that hindered large deal ramp-ups. Wipro has now faced annual revenue de-growth for three consecutive years, both in reported and constant currency terms. Looking ahead, Wipro's guidance for Q1 FY27 is bleak, projecting a potential decline of 2% or flat revenue, raising concerns among analysts regarding the company's growth trajectory. Notably, large deal bookings surged by 45.4% to $7.8 billion, although these deals often take time to materialize and can lead to increased competition and margin pressures. The banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) sector saw a 0.5% year-on-year revenue decline, reflecting a cautious spending environment, particularly in the US. Wipro's margins dipped to 17.3%, impacted by salary hikes and previous acquisitions. Despite a low attrition rate of 13.8%, the company remains cautious about hiring due to market volatility.
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Wipro's weak growth outlook may affect job security and hiring practices, particularly for fresh graduates in the IT sector.
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