HCL Tech Declares ₹12 Interim Dividend Despite Nearly 10% Profit Drop

On July 14, 2025, HCL Technologies, which is India’s third-largest IT company, announced an interim dividend of ₹12 per share. This dividend was declared along with the company’s financial results for the first quarter of the financial year 2025-26.

In an official filing with the stock exchange, HCL Tech said, “The Board of Directors has declared an Interim Dividend of ₹12 per equity share of ₹2 each of the Company for the Financial Year 2025-26.”

This means that every shareholder who owns HCL Tech shares as of the record date will get ₹12 per share as dividend.

The record date has been set as July 18, 2025, which means investors must hold the shares at least one day before this date to be eligible. The dividend will be credited on July 28, 2025.

HCL Tech Q1 FY26 Results Overview

HCL Tech also announced its earnings for the April-June quarter. During this period, the company’s consolidated net profit fell by 9.7% year-on-year to ₹3,843 crore, compared to ₹4,257 crore in the same quarter last year.

Despite the profit decline, the company’s revenue from core operations increased by 8.2% to ₹30,349 crore, up from ₹28,057 crore a year earlier. In constant currency terms, the revenue grew by 3.7% during the quarter.

HCL Tech Share Price Performance

HCL Technologies share price is trading at ₹1,574.10, down 2.82% today. The stock opened at ₹1,590.00 and touched a high of ₹1,621.40 and a low of ₹1,550.00. The company has a market capitalisation of ₹4.26 lakh crore, a P/E ratio of 24.56, and a dividend yield of 3.43%. Its 52-week high is ₹2,012.20, and the 52-week low is ₹1,302.75. The quarterly dividend amount is ₹13.50 per share.

Important Dates to Remember

• Dividend per share: ₹12
• Record date: July 18, 2025
• Dividend payment date: July 28, 2025

Also Read: TCS Q1 FY26 Results: Revenue and Net Profit Recorded Growth, Declared ₹11 Interim Dividend!

About HCL Technologies Limited

HCL Technologies Limited is a global IT consulting company based in Noida, India. Shiv Nadar established it and began offering software services in 1991 after being spun off from HCL. Today, the company operates in 60 countries and employs more than 220,000 people worldwide.

Conclusion

Despite facing a nearly 10% drop in profits for the April-June quarter, HCL Tech continues to maintain shareholder rewards by declaring a significant interim dividend of ₹12 per share. While revenue showed steady growth, investors should be aware of the recent decline in profits and stock volatility. 

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