Street expects HCL Tech to post better-than-expected growth in Q2 results due later in the day, with guidance cut concerns

Mon 12 Oct 2026

Expected revenue growth

2.8 to 7 percent

Expected EBIT growth

7 percent

Expected margin expansion

70 basis points

Expected net profit growth

5.4 percent

Expected CC growth

2.5 to 3 percent

Heard on business television between 15:23:10 - 15:26:10 IST.

• Expected revenue growth of 2.8-7% QoQ, EBIT up 7%, margin expansion of about 70 bps, net profit up 5.4%.
• Constant currency growth expected at 2.5-3%, higher than TCS's 0.5%, partly aided by inorganic contribution of about 1% from acquisitions including HPE GT, CTJ, Jaspersoft and the Guardian deal.
• Margin expansion expected on lower restructuring costs this quarter.
• Street divided on guidance: some expect no change, but Nomura expects guidance cut to 2-4% from earlier 1.5-4.5%.
• Key focus areas include AI revenue commentary, wage hikes, demand environment, data center plans and deal wins.

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