FY25 revenue guidance revised to 3.75%-4.50%; Margin guidance retained at 20%-22%
BENGALURU, India, Oct. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, delivered broad based growth performance with $4,894 million in Q2 revenues, sequential growth of 3.1% and year on year growth of 3.3% in constant currency. Operating margin for Q2 was at 21.1%. Free cash flow for Q2 was at $839 million, growing 25.2% year on year. TCV of large deal wins was $2.4 billion, 41% being net new.
H1 revenues grew at 2.9% year over year in constant currency. Operating margin for H1 was at 21.1%.
“We had strong growth of 3.1% quarter-on-quarter in constant current in Q2. The growth was broad based with good momentum in financial services. This stems from our strength in industry expertise, market leading capabilities in cloud with Cobalt and generative AI with Topaz, resulting in growing client preference to partner with us”, saidSalil Parekh, CEO and MD. “Our large deals at $2.4 billion in Q2 reflect our differentiated position. I am grateful to our employees for their unwavering commitment to our client as we further strengthen our market leadership” he added.
| 3.1% QoQ
3.3% YoY CC Growth |
21.1%
Operating |
4.7% YoY
EPS Increase (₹ terms) |
$2.4 Bn
Large Deal TCV |
$839 Mn
Free Cash Flow |
Guidance for FY25:
• Revenue growth of 3.75%-4.50% in constant currency
• Operating margin of 20%-22%
Key highlights:
| For six months ended September 30, 2024 | For the quarter ended September 30, 2024 | |
| • Revenues in CC terms grew by 2.9% YoY
• Reported revenues at $9,608 million, growth of 2.9% YoY • Operating margin at 21.1%, growth of 0.1% YoY • Basic EPS at $0.37, growth of 4.4% YoY • FCF at $1,933 million, growth of 41.2% YoY; • FCF conversion at 125.3% of net profit |
• Revenues in CC terms grew by 3.3% YoY and 3.1% QoQ
• Reported revenues at $4,894 million, growth of 3.7% YoY • Operating margin at 21.1%, decline of 0.1% YoY and flat QoQ • Basic EPS at $0.19, growth of 3.4% YoY • FCF at $839 million, growth of 25.2% YoY; • FCF conversion at 107.8% of net profit |
“We continue to focus on accelerating revenue growth with a sharp focus on margin performance. Operating margins for the quarter was at 21.1%, driven by continued benefits from value-based pricing and utilization despite higher employee payouts. Our focus on cash generation resulted in another quarter of over 100% Free Cash Flow conversion to net profits,” said Jayesh Sanghrajka, CFO. “The Board announced an interim dividend of `21 per share, 16.7% increase from last year,” he added.
1. Client wins & Testimonials
• Infosys announced that it has entered into a long-term collaboration with Metro Bank to enhance some of its IT and support functions, while digitally transforming the bank’s business operations. Daniel Frumkin, Metro Bank Chief Executive Officer, said, “This collaboration with a world class provider like Infosys builds on the solid foundations we have already laid, unleashing our true potential, and creating a sustainably profitable and scalable organization that is fit for the future. At the end of this transformation, we will be a very different business, but the true essence of Metro Bank will remain the same – a high-quality service organization putting customers centre-stage. Metro Bank expects to deliver £80m of annualized cost savings this year across multiple initiatives, as it progresses towards the target of reaching mid-to-high teen Return on Tangible Equity by 2027. Our vision for Metro Bank in 2025 and beyond, places our store network firmly at its heart, as we continue with our plans to open new stores and bring the Metro Bank experience to the north of England.”
• Infosys announced a strategic collaboration with Proximus to help unlock new business opportunities. Antonietta Mastroianni, Chief Digital & IT Officer at Proximus, said: “We are delighted to strengthen our long-standing collaboration with Infosys. By leveraging Infosys’ global reach and our expertise in CPaaS and DI Solutions, the collaboration will drive innovation and deliver superior customer experiences for our joint customers. We are confident that our mutual deep expertise and proven track record will be instrumental in this two-way partnership.”
• Infosys announced its collaboration with TDC Net to help them transform from a traditional infrastructure company to a leading customer-centric technology company. Campbell Fraser, CTIO, TDC Net said, “At TDC Net, we are committed to delivering exceptional value to our customers through a transformation in our IT landscape. Our collaboration with Infosys will enable us to leverage industry-standard processes and platform to create better customer experiences. Infosys’ deep expertise in the telecommunications domain, coupled with their proven capabilities in driving end-to-end transformations, gives us confidence in achieving our goals. This collaboration represents a significant milestone in our journey towards becoming a fully digital and customer-centric technology company.”
• Infosys announced the extension of its existing collaboration with Posti to help it enhance customer experience and operational efficiency while continuing to innovate, scale, and grow its IT operations. Petteri Naulapää, CIO & SVP, ICT and Digitalization, Posti Group, said, “We are pleased to announce the renewal of our collaboration with Infosys for another seven years. By harnessing the power of AI through Infosys Topaz and cloud capabilities through Infosys Cobalt, we aim to create a more efficient and customer centric organization. The collaboration with Infosys will accelerate our digital transformation journey and help us deliver exceptional services, optimize our operations, and strengthen our position as a leading delivery and logistics provider.”
Infosys announced a strategic collaboration with Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. (SBH) to drive enterprise-scale IT transformation and implement best practices in IT operations to bring efficiencies through the optimization of IT service delivery. Scott Lindblom, CIO, Sally Beauty, said “We are excited to be collaborating with Infosys as we take SBH into the future by modernizing our IT service delivery and meeting the goals set by our “Fuel for Growth” initiative. Embracing AI-amplified IT is a significant step forward for us in enabling us to, in turn, deliver exceptional experiences for our customers.”
• Infosys announced a strategic collaboration with Polestar to create a base for Polestar’s development of in-car infotainment, Software and Electrical/ Electronics (SW&EE) engineering, user experience (UX), and cloud-powered digital services. Sven Bauer, Head of Software at Polestar, said, “Polestar is starting a new chapter in the company’s global setup with our partner Infosys in Bengaluru. We look forward to building automotive competence in the Polestar Tech Hub to support our growing vehicle portfolio and new model launches.”
• Infosys announced a successful collaboration with the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) to spearhead its digital transformation initiative called DIVE. Siddhartha Mohanty, CEO & MD, LIC, said, “Our collaboration with Infosys marks a significant milestone in our digital transformation journey. It will not only enhance our operational capabilities, but also enable us to cater to our vast customer, agent and employee base with newer, more personalized experiences. We are committed to leveraging the latest technologies that Infosys has to offer, including Cloud and Enterprise AI, to drive innovation and improve our offerings.”
