Infosys Ltd (INFY) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Cash Flow Amid Revenue Challenges

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  • Revenue Growth: 4.2% in constant currency terms for FY25; 4.8% year-on-year growth in Q4.

  • Operating Margin: 21.1% for FY25; 21% in Q4.

  • Free Cash Flow: $4.1 billion for FY25, 129% of net profit.

  • Large Deals: $11.6 billion in FY25; $2.6 billion in Q4 with 63% net new.

  • EPS Growth: 8.3% growth in EPS terms on a normalized basis for FY25.

  • Headcount: 323,578 at the end of FY25, an increase of 6,000 year-on-year.

  • Attrition Rate: 14.1% for FY25.

  • Guidance for FY26: Revenue growth of 0% to 3% in constant currency terms; operating margin of 20% to 22%.

  • Dividend: Proposed final dividend of INR22 for FY25, total payout of INR43.

Release Date: April 17, 2025

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

  • Infosys Ltd (NYSE:INFY) reported a revenue growth of 4.2% in constant currency terms for FY25, with a strong operating margin of 21.1%.

  • The company generated $4.1 billion in free cash flow, marking its highest ever, which was 129% of net profit.

  • Infosys Ltd (NYSE:INFY) closed 96 large deals in FY25 with a total contract value (TCV) of $11.6 billion, 56% of which were net new.

  • The company is seeing growing demand for AI-led transformation projects, leveraging its Infosys Topaz AI-powered services.

  • Operating margins improved by 50 basis points over FY24, despite headwinds from salary increases and acquisition-related costs.

Negative Points

  • Sequentially, revenue declined by 3.5% in constant currency terms in Q4 due to reduction in third-party costs and seasonal weakness.

  • The guidance for FY26 indicates a lower growth range of 0% to 3% in constant currency terms, reflecting uncertainty in the macroeconomic environment.

  • There is a noted softness in the communications sector, with discretionary spending under pressure.

  • The manufacturing sector is experiencing lower budgets, particularly in the auto and industrial manufacturing segments.

  • The company anticipates a reduction in third-party revenues for FY26 compared to FY25, which could impact overall revenue growth.

Q & A Highlights

Q: Can you explain the factors behind the revenue decline in Q4 and whether it was concentrated in March or spread throughout the quarter? A: Jayesh Sanghrajka, CFO: Two-thirds of the 3.5% revenue decline was due to a reduction in third-party costs and related revenue, with some deals slipping. This decline was higher than anticipated and primarily occurred towards the end of the quarter.

Q: How does the guidance for FY26 account for seasonality and uncertainty? A: Jayesh Sanghrajka, CFO: The guidance reflects normal seasonality, but given the heightened uncertainty, a three-point guidance range was provided. The lower end assumes further deterioration, while the upper end assumes a steady to marginally improving environment.