Q2 results | HCL Technologies declares ₹12 interim dividend; Check record date

India's third-largest IT services firm, HCL Technologies Ltd has announced an interim dividend of ₹12 per share for the financial year 2025-26. The company has fixed October 17, 2025, as the record date, with dividend payments scheduled for October 28, 2025.

HCL Tech dividend history

Ex-Date	Dividend Amount	Dividend Type	Record Date
18-Jul-25	12	INTERIM	18-Jul-25
28-Apr-25	18	INTERIM	28-Apr-25
17-Jan-25	6	SPECIAL	17-Jan-25
17-Jan-25	12	INTERIM	17-Jan-25
22-Oct-24	12	INTERIM	22-Oct-24
23-Jul-24	12	INTERIM	23-Jul-24
7-May-24	18	INTERIM	7-May-24
19-Jan-24	12	INTERIM	20-Jan-24

Source: Trendlyne

HCLTech’s latest Q2FY26 earnings showcase steady growth amid challenging market conditions. The company reported consolidated revenue of ₹31,942 crore, marking a 5.2% increase quarter-on-quarter, surpassing analyst expectations. In US dollar terms, revenue rose 5.8% year-on-year to $3,644 million, beating the forecast of $3,608 million.

Net profit for the quarter jumped 10.2% sequentially to ₹4,236 crore, reflecting strong operational efficiency and business resilience. Earnings Before Interest and Tax (EBIT) also grew by 12.3% to ₹5,550 crore, in line with market estimates.

HCLTech has maintained its FY26 revenue growth guidance of 3-5% and EBIT margin guidance of 17-18%, signaling confidence in steady business performance for the year ahead.

C Vijayakumar, CEO and Managing Director of HCL Technologies, said, “Our new bookings surpassed $2.5 billion for the first time without relying on mega-deals, a testament to the strength of our diversified portfolio. We onboarded 3,489 new employees this quarter and increased revenue per employee by 1.8% year-on-year, aligning with our AI-led growth strategy.”

The company recorded a Total Contract Value (TCV) of $2,569 million in new deals during the quarter, showing a 41.8% sequential jump and 15.8% year-on-year growth, highlighting robust deal pipeline and client confidence.

HCLTech shares closed marginally higher by 0.2% at ₹1,498 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Monday. The stock has gained 2.2% in the last month but remains down 22% year-to-date, reflecting broader market volatility.