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TCS Q2 Results Preview: Modest Growth Expected Amid Weak Demand And Margin Pressures
- •Tata Consultancy Services is set to announce its September quarter results on October 8, with analysts predicting another subdued quarter of modest sequential revenue growth.
- •Dollar revenue is estimated to rise 0.4% sequentially to $7.657 billion, while rupee revenue is expected to increase 1.3% to ₹73,225 crore.
- •EBIT margin is projected to see a minor expansion of about 20 basis points to 24.2%, aided by the reversal of wage-hike impacts from the previous quarter.
- •Deal wins are anticipated to remain healthy in the range of $9 to $10 billion, supported by strong enterprise demand and strategic partnerships.
- •Investors will closely monitor AI monetisation progress, productivity concessions, and updates on the acquisition of Porsche's IT subsidiary MHP.
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According to the CNBC-TV18 poll, TCS is expected to report modest sequential growth for Q2 FY27, with dollar revenue rising 0.4% to $7.657 billion and rupee revenue increasing 1.3% to ₹73,225 crore. Profit after tax is projected to grow 2.4% sequentially to ₹13,673 crore, while EBIT margins are expected to improve slightly to 24.2%.
TCS is acquiring 100% of Porsche's management and IT consulting subsidiary MHP for an enterprise value of €320 million. Additionally, TCS and Porsche have established a five-year strategic partnership valued at €1.25 billion.
Mismatched productivity gains and investments are expected to influence margins, with a 20 basis point overall margin improvement anticipated from the reversal of wage-hike impacts from Q1, though this will be partly offset by investments in AI and data-centre capabilities. Furthermore, AI-powered productivity gains averaging around 15% create pressure to offer pricing concessions during client contract renewals.
