Wipro Shares Fall 4% Following Q4 Results and Cautious Q1 Guidance
Wipro down 4% post Q4; muted Q1 guidance, delayed ramp-ups spooks investors
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Wipro's shares dropped 3.6% to ₹202.6 after the company reported a 1.9% decline in net profit for Q4 FY26, totaling ₹3,502 crore. The IT firm projected a weak Q1 FY27 outlook, estimating revenue could decline by up to 2%, spooking investors.
- 01Wipro's net profit for Q4 FY26 fell by 1.9% year-on-year.
- 02The company expects Q1 FY27 revenue to decline by up to 2%.
- 03Wipro's board approved a buyback of up to 60 million shares at ₹250 each.
- 04Brokerages have mixed views, with Nomura raising its target price to ₹250.
- 05Emkay Global advises a 'Reduce' rating with a target of ₹210.
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Wipro's shares fell 3.6% to an intra-day low of ₹202.6 following the release of its Q4 FY26 results, which showed a 1.9% year-on-year decline in net profit to ₹3,502 crore. Revenue for the quarter increased by 7.7% year-on-year to ₹24,236 crore, but the company provided a bleak outlook for Q1 FY27, forecasting a potential revenue decline of up to 2%. The IT services firm approved a buyback of up to 60 million shares at ₹250 each, totaling an amount not exceeding ₹15,000 crore. Analysts have mixed opinions; Nomura raised its target price to ₹250, citing a strong EBIT margin of 17.3%, while Emkay Global downgraded its outlook, citing delayed ramp-ups in key projects and continued softness in certain sectors. The overall sentiment reflects concerns over Wipro's growth trajectory amid competitive pressures and operational challenges.
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Wipro's declining revenue outlook may affect job stability and project funding, impacting employees and clients reliant on the company's services.
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