Will Infosys tweak guidance? Cautious gains for stock as investors await Q1 FY26 results due today

Infosys Q1 FY26 Results Preview: Infosys shares are in the spotlight on Wednesday with investors awaiting the Bengaluru-based IT firm's financial results due later in the day. The stock of Infosys--traded with the symbol INFY on exchanges BSE and NSE--registered mild gains during the session, rising by as much as Rs 22.3, or 1.4 per cent, to Rs 1,592.4 apiece on BSE after a positive start to the day. On NSE, Infosys shares gained by as much as Rs 21, or 1.3 per cent, to Rs 1,591.9 apiece. 

Infosys is the country's second largest software exporter, after Tata Consultancy Services (TCS).  

Infosys Q1 FY26 Earnings Preview: What to expect in top and bottom lines?

According to Zee Business research, Infosys is expected to report a consolidated net profit of Rs 41,990 crore or $4,886 million for the quarter ended June 30, which translates to an increase of 2.6 per cent or 3.3 per cent sequentially. 

The analysts expect its revenue to grow 2.0 per cent on a constant currency basis, aided by growth in the BFSI segment. 

How will Infosys perform operationally in April-June 2025?

According to Zee BUsiness research, Infosys is estimated to register 4.6 per cent quarter-on-quarter growth in earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the April-June period. 

The analysts peg its EBIT margin at 21.1 per cent, an increase of 10 basis points sequentially. 

Infosys Q1 FY26 Preview | Will Infosys profit decline? 

The IT major's net profit is estimated to decline 6.1 per cent sequentially to Rs 6,604 crore, according to the research.

Will Infosys tweak its guidance?

According to Zee Business research, Infosys can raise its revenue guidance for the year ending March 31.

Its revenue growth guidance can be revised to 1-4 per cent in constant currency terms. Currently, the company's guidance stands at 0-3 per cent. 

The company may keep its oeprating margin guidance intact. 

Currently, its margin guidance stands at 20-22 per cent. Read more on Infosys earnings 

Infosys share price 

In afternoon deals, the stock was last seen trading up 0.7 per cent for the day at Rs 1580.8 apiece on BSE. 

Infosys vs Nifty 50 vs Nifty IT 

Infosys shares have declined 13.9 per cent in a year, underperforming a 2.8 per cent gain in the Nifty 50 and a 7.1 per cent fall in the Nifty IT.