HCL Tech Announces ₹24 Interim Dividend for FY27; Paid ₹60 Dividend in FY26

HCL Technologies has announced its first interim dividend for FY27. The company declared a dividend of ₹24 per share with a face value of ₹2.

• Record date: April 25, 2026
• Payment date: May 5, 2026

This announcement was made after the board meeting held on April 21.

HCL Tech Dividend Track Record

HCL Tech remains one of the top dividend-paying IT companies. In FY26, the company paid a total dividend of ₹60 per share, with a payout ratio of 97.6%.

Breakdown of FY26 dividends:

• ₹6 per share – January 2025
• ₹18 per share – April 2025
• ₹12 per share – July 2025
• ₹12 per share – October 2025
• ₹12 per share – January 2026

Since September 2000, the company has distributed 97+ dividends, highlighting its consistent shareholder returns. Its dividend yield currently stands around 3.75%, among the highest in the IT sector.

HCL Tech FY26 Financial Performance

In Q4FY26:

• Net profit: ₹4,488 crore (up 4.2% YoY, down 6.4% QoQ)
• Revenue: ₹33,981 crore (up 12.3% YoY, slightly up QoQ)

For full FY26:

• Net profit: ₹17,361 crore (down 0.2% YoY)
• Revenue: ₹1,30,144 crore (up 11.2% YoY)

FY27 Outlook

For FY27, the company expects:

• Revenue growth of 1%–4% in constant currency
• Services revenue growth of 1.5%–4.5%
• EBIT margin between 17.5%–18.5%

HCL Tech Share Price Movement

HCL Technologies share price (NSE: HCLTECH) was trading at ₹1,306.20 on the NSE at 10:13 AM on 22 April, down ₹135 or 9.37% for the day. The stock opened at ₹1,345 and touched an intraday high of ₹1,358 and a low of ₹1,301. Over the past year, the stock has moved between a 52-week high of ₹1,780.10 and a 52-week low of ₹1,297.70. The stock offers a dividend yield of 4.13%, with a quarterly dividend amount of ₹13.49 per share.

Conclusion

HCL Tech continues to reward shareholders with strong dividends while maintaining steady revenue growth. The new ₹24 interim dividend reinforces its reputation as a reliable high-dividend IT stock, even amid cautious growth guidance.

Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. This does not constitute a personal recommendation/investment advice. It does not aim to influence any individual or entity to make investment decisions. Recipients should conduct their own research and assessments to form an independent opinion about investment decisions.

Investments in the securities market are subject to market risks, read all the related documents carefully before investing.