HCL Technologies Ltd. has declared an interim dividend of ₹12 per equity share for the financial year 2026-27, with the company setting October 16, 2026, as the record date to determine eligible shareholders. According to the company's exchange filing, eligible shareholders will receive the payout on October 26, 2026. The stock is set to trade ex-dividend on Friday under the T+1 settlement rule, with October 15 being the last buy date for investors to be eligible for the dividend. For instance, an investor holding 100 shares of HCL Technologies before the ex-dividend date would be eligible to receive ₹1,200 as an interim dividend. The company has a market capitalisation of ₹3,58,475.16 crore and is a constituent of the BSE Sensex.
HCLTech delivered robust second-quarter results that exceeded market expectations, with consolidated net profit rising 21.18% year-on-year to ₹5,132 crore against ₹4,624 crore recorded in the previous quarter. As reported by the company, this performance exceeded the Street estimate of ₹4,875 crore. Revenue increased 11.5% year-on-year to ₹35,620 crore from ₹34,579 crore, surpassing the Street estimate of ₹35,547 crore. Earnings before interest and tax increased 10.9% to ₹6,465 crore from ₹5,831 crore, beating the estimate of ₹6,243 crore, while Ebit margin expanded to 18.1% from 16.7%. The growth was significantly driven by higher margins from advanced AI operations and strong new bookings worth USD 3.3 billion.
The IT major announced a global partnership with Anthropic alongside its strong quarterly performance, marking a significant strategic move in the artificial intelligence space. HCLTech also reported strong AI revenue growth and deal wins, demonstrating the company's growing presence in the artificial intelligence sector. The partnership with Anthropic positions HCLTech to leverage advanced AI capabilities for its clients across various industries.
The company's last 12-month dividend payout stands at ₹60 per share, representing 88.6% of its net income, according to management statements. The board of directors has declared the interim dividend of ₹12 per equity share for shares with a face value of ₹2, with the record date determining which shareholders qualify for the payout. Investors whose names appear in the company's Register of Members or in depository records as beneficial owners on the record date will be eligible, subject to applicable rules. The record date is the cut-off date used by a company to determine which shareholders are eligible to receive a dividend.
