Persistent Systems' Q3 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results
- 21 Jan 2026
Result Summary
- Persistent Systems Ltd reported a 5.1% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) increase in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Dec (Q3 FY 2025-26). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a growth of 23.0%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were up by 4.9% QoQ and 20.7% YoY.
- The net profit decreased 6.8% QoQ and increased 17.8% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of Persistent Systems Ltd stood at 27.94 during Q3 FY 2025-26.
Financial Statments for Q3 FY 2025-26
Total Income | 3818.70 | 3632.50 | 3104.92 | 5.1% | 23.0% |
Total Expenses | 3164.68 | 3015.67 | 2622.88 | 4.9% | 20.7% |
Profit Before Tax | 564.99 | 616.83 | 482.04 | -8.4% | 17.2% |
Tax | 125.54 | 145.36 | 109.05 | -13.6% | 15.1% |
Profit After Tax | 439.45 | 471.47 | 372.99 | -6.8% | 17.8% |
Earnings Per Share | 27.94 | 30.15 | 23.93 | -7.3% | 16.8% |
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Company Overview
Persistent Systems Ltd is a technology services company that primarily focuses on software product development and digital transformation services. The company operates in the information technology industry, offering a range of services including cloud computing, data management, and analytics, as well as enterprise IT solutions. Persistent Systems serves a global clientele, providing tailored solutions to meet the needs of various sectors, including healthcare, banking, and telecommunications. As of the information available, there are no recent major developments or events that can be highlighted for this company.
Revenue
In the third quarter of fiscal year 2026 (Q3FY26), Persistent Systems Ltd reported a total income of ₹3,818.70 crores. This represents a 5.1% increase from the previous quarter (Q2FY26), where the total income was ₹3,632.50 crores. Compared to the same quarter in the previous fiscal year (Q3FY25), the total income increased by 23.0%, reflecting significant year-over-year growth. This upward trend in revenue indicates the company's capacity to enhance its income stream over both short and long-term periods, possibly driven by an expansion in services or an increase in demand for its solutions.
Profitability
The company's profitability metrics for Q3FY26 show a profit before tax of ₹564.99 crores, which is a decrease of 8.4% from the ₹616.83 crores recorded in Q2FY26. However, when compared to Q3FY25, there is a 17.2% increase from ₹482.04 crores. The tax expense for Q3FY26 was ₹125.54 crores, showing a decrease of 13.6% from the previous quarter, but an increase of 15.1% from the same quarter last year. The profit after tax stood at ₹439.45 crores, which reflects a decrease of 6.8% quarter-over-quarter but a year-over-year increase of 17.8% from ₹372.99 crores. The earnings per share (EPS) was ₹27.94, declining 7.3% from the previous quarter but growing 16.8% from the prior year. These metrics highlight the company's ability to maintain a positive profit trajectory on a yearly basis despite a slight quarterly downturn.
Operating Metrics
Persistent Systems Ltd's total expenses for Q3FY26 amounted to ₹3,164.68 crores, reflecting a 4.9% increase from the previous quarter's expenses of ₹3,015.67 crores. Compared to Q3FY25, the expenses increased by 20.7% from ₹2,622.88 crores. This rise in expenses, both quarterly and annually, may correspond with the company's efforts to scale operations or invest in growth initiatives. The relationship between the revenue growth and expense increase can be observed through the profit before tax and profit after tax figures, which despite the rise in expenses, demonstrate an upward year-over-year trend. These operating metrics provide insight into the company's operational scale and cost management over the reported periods.