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HCL Tech set to report Q2 earnings as investors watch growth and guidance
HCL Technologies is scheduled to announce its results for the second quarter of the 2026-27 financial year on October 12.
Analysts cited in the story expect revenue and profit to rise, though their forecasts differ.
They point to the Guardian Life deal ramp-up, seasonal demand and recent acquisitions as possible sources of growth.
Brokerages generally expect operating margins to remain stable, while acquisitions and currency movements could affect them.
Investors will watch whether the company changes its full-year revenue guidance and what management says about demand, its software business and deal pipeline.
They are also tracking pricing pressure and how artificial intelligence may affect existing work and create new services.
The company’s board is due to consider a third interim dividend; it has already paid two dividends totalling ₹36 this financial year.
HCL Technologies is scheduled to report its second-quarter FY27 earnings on Monday, October 12.
Analysts expect year-on-year growth in revenue and profit, supported by acquisitions, the Guardian Life deal ramp-up and seasonal strength.
Brokerages forecast revenue of about ₹35,443 crore to ₹36,012.8 crore and adjusted net profit of about ₹4,901.3 crore to ₹4,910 crore.
Investors are watching for possible changes to revenue guidance and for the company’s outlook on margins, deal activity and AI.
The board is also due to consider a third interim dividend for FY27.
- Who
- HCL Technologies, also known as HCL Tech, and its investors.
- What
- HCL Tech is scheduled to report Q2 FY27 earnings. Its board is also due to consider a third interim dividend.
- When
- Monday, October 12; the article was published on October 12, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Investors are watching the results for growth and guidance, including the effects of acquisitions, seasonal strength and deal ramp-ups.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
We forecast organic constant currency (CC) revenue growth of 2 per cent QoQ, led by ramp-up ofGuardian Life deal and seasonal strength. Acquisition of HPE's Telco Solutions business and Jaspersoft will contribute 110 bps to revenues,
We expect HCLT to retain 17.5-18.5% EBIT margin guidance band though margins could be toward the lower end.
This story does not have a timeline yet.
- Scheduled earnings
- Monday, October 12
- Quarter
- Q2 FY27
- Kotak revenue forecast
- ₹36,012.8 crore
- Kotak adjusted net profit forecast
- ₹4,901.3 crore
- Potential revised revenue guidance
- 3-4 per cent, from 1-4 per cent earlier
- Dividend under consideration
- Third interim dividend for FY27
Sources
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