On April 22, 2026, Tech Mahindra shares were trading at ₹1,464, down 2.5% in late trade, according to NSE data, even after the company reported Q4 FY26 net profit of ₹1,353.8 crore and announced a final dividend of ₹36 per share.
The stock recovered nearly 7% from the day’s low after the results announcement but remained below the previous close, as per NSE trading data.
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Q4 Earnings: Profit Rises 20.7% QoQ, Revenue Beats Estimates
Tech Mahindra reported a net profit of ₹1,353.8 crore for the March quarter, up 20.7% quarter-on-quarter. The figure was below the ₹1,504 crore estimate from a CNBC-TV18 poll.
Revenue from operations rose 4.7% sequentially to ₹15,076.1 crore, above the ₹14,804 crore estimate.
EBIT stood at ₹2,084 crore, rising 10.2% quarter-on-quarter and 48.3% year-on-year, while EBIT margin improved to 13.8%, according to the company’s exchange filing.
Profit after tax increased 16% year-on-year, and earnings per share was ₹15.24.
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Dividend at ₹51 per Share for FY26, Cash at ₹8,456 Crore
The company announced a final dividend of ₹36 per share, taking the total FY26 payout to ₹51 per share, including interim dividend.
Cash and cash equivalents stood at ₹8,456 crore at the end of the quarter, as per the filing.
Deal Wins Stay Above $1 Billion; AI-Led Contracts Continue
Quarterly deal wins remained above $1 billion for the second consecutive quarter.
The company said it secured large, multi-year deals across telecom, banking, manufacturing, and energy segments.
In its filing, Tech Mahindra stated,
“We secured multiple large, multi-year engagements across verticals, including AI-led transformation and managed services deals.”
Here’s What Happened Today and Why Traders Reacted
- Net profit rose 20.7% QoQ but missed ₹1,504 crore estimate (CNBC-TV18 poll)
- Revenue exceeded estimates, limiting downside
- EBIT margin improved to 13.8% (company filing)
- Stock recovered ~7% from intraday low but remained negative (NSE data)
- IT stocks were under pressure during the session following recent earnings trends
Why Did Tech Mahindra Stock Fall Today?
Tech Mahindra shares declined 2.5% on April 22 as net profit missed analyst estimates despite revenue growth, according to CNBC-TV18 poll data and NSE trading data.
Did Tech Mahindra Beat Q4 Estimates?
- Revenue: ₹15,076.1 crore vs ₹14,804 crore estimate
- Net Profit: ₹1,353.8 crore vs ₹1,504 crore estimate
Peer Comparison: Margins and Growth vs IT Pack
Tech Mahindra reported EBIT margin of 13.8% for Q4.
In comparison, large-cap IT peers have reported higher margins in recent quarters, based on company filings and analyst estimates, indicating a gap in profitability levels across the sector.
Recent sessions have also seen broader weakness in IT stocks following earnings announcements, according to NSE data trends.
Stock Performance Context
Tech Mahindra shares have remained volatile around earnings announcements in recent quarters, with sharp intraday moves observed on result days, based on NSE trading patterns.
On April 22, the stock moved sharply intraday, recovering from lows but failing to sustain gains post-results.
Impact on Traders and Investors
- Intraday recovery of ~7% indicates active trading positions (NSE data)
- Dividend payout of ₹51 per share provides cash return visibility (company filing)
- Earnings miss on profit may influence near-term positioning
What to Watch Next
- Consistency in deal wins above $1 billion
- Margin movement beyond 13.8%
- Upcoming earnings from other IT companies
