{"id":17378,"date":"2025-11-14T12:59:56","date_gmt":"2025-11-14T07:29:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trending.niftytrader.in\/?p=17378"},"modified":"2025-11-14T12:59:56","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T07:29:56","slug":"sonata-software-shares-fall-q2-revenue-drops-interim-dividend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.niftytrader.in\/markets\/sonata-software-shares-fall-q2-revenue-drops-interim-dividend\/","title":{"rendered":"Sonata Software Shares Fall 5% as Q2 Revenue Drops; Company Declares Interim Dividend"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"952\">Sonata Software witnessed notable pressure on its stock on Friday, November 14, as investors reacted to the company\u2019s latest quarterly performance. Shares of Sonata Software slipped nearly 5% after the company reported a sharp revenue decline for the September quarter, despite improvements in profit and margins.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"997\">Profit Rises but Revenue Takes a Hit<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1249\">For the second quarter of FY25, Sonata Software reported a 10% growth in net profit, rising to \u20b9120 crore from \u20b9109 crore in the previous quarter (QoQ). This improvement in profitability reflects better operational efficiency and cost management.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1521\">However, the company\u2019s topline performance saw significant weakness. Revenue fell 28.5% to \u20b92,119.3 crore, compared to \u20b92,965 crore in the previous quarter. This steep decline weighed on investor sentiment and contributed to the downward movement in the stock price.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1521\"><em><strong>Also Read<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niftytrader.in\/content\/pine-labs-ipo-lists-at-10-percent-premium-after-strong-subscription\/\">Pine Labs IPO Listing Live: Shares Debut at 10% Premium<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1551\">Margins Improve in Q2<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1699\">While revenue slipped sharply, the company recorded healthier operating metrics. EBIT rose 9.2% to \u20b9146.3 crore, compared to \u20b9134 crore in Q1.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1932\">Moreover, EBIT margin improved to 6.9% from 4.5%, indicating stronger profitability despite lower revenue. This margin expansion suggests the company has been able to manage costs effectively amid challenging market conditions.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"1967\">Interim Dividend Announced<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"2050\">In addition to its earnings, Sonata Software also announced a shareholder reward.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2172\">The company declared a second interim dividend of \u20b91.25 per equity share (125% on face value of Re 1) for FY2025-26.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2174\" data-end=\"2272\">\n<li data-start=\"2174\" data-end=\"2212\">\n<p data-start=\"2176\" data-end=\"2212\">Record Date: November 21, 2025<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2213\" data-end=\"2272\">\n<p data-start=\"2215\" data-end=\"2272\">Dividend Payout Date: On or before December 3, 2025<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2274\" data-end=\"2408\">This dividend announcement highlights the management\u2019s confidence in its financial position, even as revenue performance remains weak.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2474\">Management Commentary: AI, Deal Wins, and Growth Strategy<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2476\" data-end=\"2740\">Managing Director &amp; CEO Samir Dhir highlighted the company\u2019s progress during the quarter, despite external challenges. \u201cInternational IT Services reported steady progress during the quarter, with consolidated PAT improving by 10% quarter-on-quarter,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2742\" data-end=\"2797\">He also emphasised the company\u2019s strategic focus areas:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2799\" data-end=\"3125\">\n<li data-start=\"2799\" data-end=\"2911\">\n<p data-start=\"2801\" data-end=\"2911\">Sonata secured a large deal in the healthcare vertical, strengthening its presence in a key global market.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2912\" data-end=\"3021\">\n<p data-start=\"2914\" data-end=\"3021\">The company continues to invest heavily in Artificial Intelligence, which is beginning to show results.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3022\" data-end=\"3125\">\n<p data-start=\"3024\" data-end=\"3125\">AI-led orders contributed nearly 10% of the overall order book, signalling strong early traction.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3127\" data-end=\"3271\">Dhir added that the company remains committed to growing its business through a combination of large deals and consistent operational execution.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3273\" data-end=\"3510\">Sujit Mohanty, MD &amp; CEO of Sonata Information Technology, also pointed to consistent growth drivers. He said the company added clients across all three business pillars, with particularly strong momentum in the Microsoft SMC segment.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3512\" data-end=\"3662\">\u201cDespite industry headwinds, our disciplined execution and focused investments continue to position us well for sustained growth,\u201d Mohanty stated.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3664\" data-end=\"3688\">Stock Performance<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3690\" data-end=\"3866\">Following the Q2 announcement, Sonata Software shares were trading 4.69% lower at \u20b9371.15. The stock has seen a significant decline this year, falling 38% year-to-date.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3868\" data-end=\"4016\">Investors appear cautious, reacting to the mixed bag of results\u2014strong profitability and margins on one hand, but a sharp revenue drop on the other.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4018\" data-end=\"4035\">Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4037\" data-end=\"4099\">Sonata Software\u2019s Q2 earnings highlight contrasting signals:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4100\" data-end=\"4292\">\n<li data-start=\"4100\" data-end=\"4202\">\n<p data-start=\"4102\" data-end=\"4202\">Profit and margins improved, thanks to disciplined cost management and growth in key segments.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4203\" data-end=\"4292\">\n<p data-start=\"4205\" data-end=\"4292\">Revenue declined sharply, raising concerns about near-term demand and project flow.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4294\" data-end=\"4462\">The interim dividend offers comfort to shareholders, while the company\u2019s strong focus on AI-driven business and new client additions indicates long-term intent.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4294\" data-end=\"4462\"><em><strong>Click here to explore<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niftytrader.in\/stocks-price\/sonatsoftw\">Sonata Software\u00a0<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sonata Software witnessed notable pressure on its stock on Friday, November 14, as investors reacted to the company\u2019s latest quarterly performance. Shares of Sonata Software slipped nearly 5% after the company reported a sharp revenue decline for the September quarter, despite improvements in profit and margins. 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