HCL Technologies Limited (HCLTECH) Earnings Call Transcripts

HCL Technologies Limited's Latest Earnings Call - Q4 FY2026

In Q4 FY '26, HCL Technologies reported revenues of $3.7 billion, reflecting a 3.3% sequential decline but a 2.4% year-on-year increase. For the full fiscal year, consolidated revenue reached $14.7 billion, up 3.9% in constant currency. Management highlighted challenges in discretionary spending, particularly in the telecom sector, and provided guidance for FY '27 with expected revenue growth of 1% to 4% in constant currency, indicating a cautious outlook due to client-specific issues.

Reported metrics

Guidance from management

Management expects FY '27 revenue growth of 1% to 4% in constant currency, with EBIT margins projected between 17.5% and 18.5%. This guidance reflects anticipated challenges in discretionary spending from key clients.

What management said

Yes. I wouldn't say that it was only in March, though the decision got communicated to in March, but it does have a little more impact than just 1 month because I think these were the SOWs, which were expected as a part of a calendar year '26 spend, and it was dragging and finally, it was called off. So I would say it's a little more than a month. And yes, I think that will create a significant and we are assuming at...

I think this was related to the client budgets. I think they kind of deprioritized this modernization. I think there is a general understanding that the time lines for some of this is also going to get extended from SAP. I mean, some of that is probably playing into these decisions.

What analysts pressed on

Analysts expressed concerns regarding the sustainability of growth given the deflationary pressures from AI and client-specific issues impacting revenue. There were questions about the potential for ongoing softness in discretionary spending and the implications for future guidance.

Main topics on the call

• Revenue Performance — HCLTech's Q4 revenue was $3.7 billion, down 3.3% quarter-on-quarter but up 2.4% year-on-year. The decline was attributed to seasonality and delayed procurement decisions, with management stating, "revenue coming below ou...
• AI Strategy and Growth — Management emphasized strong momentum in AI, noting that nearly all deals now incorporate AI components. They stated, "Our ambition is to be the best AI solutions company leveraging our engineering pedigree," indicating ...
• Guidance for FY '27 — HCLTech provided FY '27 revenue growth guidance of 1% to 4% in constant currency, with EBIT margin guidance of 17.5% to 18.5%. Management cautioned that this assumes continued soft discretionary spending, stating, "the i...
• Client-Specific Challenges — The company faced reduced discretionary spending from two large telecom clients, impacting revenue. Management noted, "we see a 0.5% reduction due to their own business pressures," indicating ongoing challenges in this v...

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Earnings Call History

EarningsCalls.dev has 30 HCL Technologies Limited earnings call transcripts on record, spanning January 17, 2020 to July 13, 2026. Based on this history, HCL Technologies Limited reports quarterly. The most recent call on file is dated July 13, 2026. The full list is below — each row opens the complete, free-to-read transcript.

Ticker

HCLTECH

Exchange

NSEI

Country

IN

Sector

Information Technology

Industry

IT Services

Calls on record

30

First call

January 17, 2020

Most recent

July 13, 2026

Reporting cadence

quarterly