TCS Q1 net profit up 4.7% as DXC charge is old news
Revenue rises 13.9% to ₹72,275 crore; interim dividend raised by ₹1 to ₹12 per share. The ₹668 crore litigation provision was already flagged after the Supreme Court denial in June.
— 11 earlier stories on Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. →What's new
- Net profit ₹13,420 crore, up 4.7% YoY on revenue of ₹72,275 crore.
- Interim dividend raised to ₹12 from ₹11 per share.
- Includes ₹668 crore exceptional charge for DXC litigation, already disclosed.
Why this matters
TCS delivered another steady quarter with double-digit revenue growth and a marginal dividend hike. The DXC provision was already priced in after the Supreme Court denial, leaving the core business as the story. At a P/E of 15.4 and zero debt, the valuation remains reasonable for the stability on offer.
What we're watching
- Total contract value (TCV) - last quarter it was $9.5B; any slowdown here matters.
- EBIT margin trajectory - the DXC charge weighed, but underlying margin trends are the real test.
- Finality of DXC litigation - this provision may not be the last word if new appeals emerge.
The full read
TCS's Q1 FY27 numbers are textbook steady. ₹72,275 crore revenue, up 13.9% year-on-year, net profit of ₹13,420 crore up 4.7%. The board raised the interim dividend by a rupee to ₹12, a token increase that barely moves the payout needle. The only headline-grabbing line item is a ₹668 crore exceptional charge for the DXC trade-secret litigation, except that was already disclosed when the US Supreme Court denied TCS's final appeal in late June. There is nothing here that the market didn't already know. The core operating story remains intact: double-digit revenue growth, zero debt, a 45.9% trailing ROE, and a 15.4x P/E that reflects the market's comfort with steady but unspectacular growth. This is a routine quarter that confirms TCS's position rather than changes it.
Questions answered
- How does Q1 net profit compare to the March 2026 quarter?
- Q1 net profit of ₹13,420 crore is down about 2.6% from ₹13,784 crore in the March 2026 quarter, but that comparison is distorted by seasonal sequential trends and the one-off DXC charge.
- What is the dividend payout ratio for this interim dividend?
- The interim dividend of ₹12 per share on a face value of ₹1 amounts to a total payout of roughly ₹4,340 crore, implying a payout ratio of about 32% of Q1 net profit.
- Is the DXC charge fully accounted for now?
- The ₹668 crore provision is in addition to earlier provisions. TCS says the US Supreme Court denial leaves no further appeal, so the total liability should be covered, but the final settlement amount remains subject to court proceedings.
- What is the revenue growth adjusted for the DXC charge?
- Excluding the exceptional item, profit before tax was ₹18,612 crore. Revenue growth of 13.9% YoY is not affected by the charge, as the provision is below the operating line.
- Which vertical drove the most revenue?
- The banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) vertical remained the largest revenue contributor, though the filing did not break out segment numbers.
- Was the results announcement expected to move the stock?
- For a large-cap with a market cap of ₹7.6 lakh crore, quarterly results are heavily anticipated. The DXC charge was already known, so no major surprise. The marginal dividend increase adds little. The stock reaction likely hinges on management commentary and TCV.
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