Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) reported its Q2 FY27 results on 8 October 2026, covering July to September. The TCS Q2 results 2026 show consolidated revenue of ₹73,188 crore and net profit of ₹13,884 crore. The board also declared a dividend of ₹12 per share.
This article explains TCS’s Q2 FY2026–27 results, including revenue, net profit, operating margins, AI revenue, major deals, and the ₹12 dividend. It also highlights what investors should watch to understand the company’s future performance.
TCS Q2 Results 2026: Key Numbers
| Metric | Q2 FY27 | Comparison |
| Revenue | ₹73,188 crore | Up 11.2% year on year; up 1.3% quarter on quarter (rupee terms) |
| Net profit | ₹13,884 crore | Up 7.6% against the year-ago figure excluding exceptional items |
| Operating margin | 24.0% | 25.2% a year ago; 24.0% in Q1 FY27 |
| Net margin | 19.0% | 19.6% a year ago |
| Dividend | ₹12 per share | Record date 14 October; payment date 30 October |
“Year on year” compares with July-September 2025. “Quarter on quarter” compares with April–June 2026.
On a comparable basis, excluding exceptional items from the year-ago figure, net profit rose 7.6% in rupee terms. In US dollars, net income was $1,450 million against $1,464 million a year earlier, a decline of about 1%.
How Did TCS Perform in the September Quarter?
Revenue grew faster than profit. Revenue rose 11.2% from a year ago, while net profit rose 7.6%.
Sequentially, rupee revenue was up 1.3%, and net profit was broadly flat. In rupee terms, profit was about 0.3% above the ₹13,849 crore of the June quarter (excluding a one-off legal charge). In US dollars, net income edged down to $1,450 million from $1,460 million. The difference reflects the rupee’s movement against the dollar.
The rupee figures look stronger than TCS’s underlying growth. In US dollars, revenue was $7,642 million, up 2.4% year on year and 0.2% quarter on quarter. In constant currency, which removes the effect of exchange-rate swings, growth was 2.8% year on year and 0.5% quarter on quarter. Dollar and constant-currency growth show demand more clearly.
Profit was slightly above Kotak Institutional Equities’ pre-results estimate of ₹13,686 crore. That was an analyst forecast, not a company figure.
What Do TCS’s Margins Tell Us?
Operating margin is the share of revenue left after running costs, before interest and tax. TCS earned 24.0%, meaning about ₹24 of operating profit for every ₹100 of revenue.
That was unchanged from the June quarter but lower than the 25.2% a year earlier. Net margin, the share of revenue that becomes final profit, slipped to 19.0% from 19.6%. The lower net margin helps explain why profit grew more slowly than revenue. In its results release, TCS did not spell out the reasons for the year-on-year dip, so we won’t guess.
TCS AI Revenue and Deal Wins
TCS said its annualised AI revenue reached $3.1 billion and now exceeds 10% of total revenue. “Annualised” means the quarter’s AI revenue projected over a full year. The June quarter figure was $2.6 billion.
Total contract value, the combined worth of deals signed in the quarter, was $9.6 billion, against $9.5 billion in Q1. Announced wins include:
- A five-year partnership with Porsche AG, with TCS acquiring Porsche’s German IT consulting arm MHP. This is subject to regulatory approvals.
- An agreement to take over Best Buy’s Global Capability Center in India.
- SAP transformation work for Honeywell and a long-term infrastructure deal with Aareal Bank.
Deals take time to turn into revenue, and signing them does not guarantee profit.
Did TCS Announce a Dividend?
Yes. TCS declared a dividend of ₹12 per share. Shareholders whose names are on the company’s books on 14 October 2026 (the record date) are eligible. Payment is scheduled for 30 October 2026. A holder of 100 shares would receive ₹1,200 before tax. A dividend is a share of profit paid to owners and says nothing about future returns.
What Should Investors Watch After TCS Q2 Results?
Growth was uneven, and that is worth tracking.
- Where growth came from: BFSI (banking, financial services and insurance) grew 2.5% quarter-on-quarter in constant currency, and manufacturing grew 3.1%. Consumer business fell 0.7%.
- India: Revenue declined 10.3% quarter-on-quarter in constant-currency terms. India’s share of TCS revenue fell to 5.5% from 6.2%.
- Margins: Whether the 24% level holds in coming quarters.
- Deal conversion: How quickly large wins become billed revenue.
- Management commentary: CEO K Krithivasan pointed to broad-based growth in international markets and the Porsche and Best Buy deals. Watch later commentary for signs on demand.
Future performance is uncertain, and one quarter does not decide a company’s long-term path.
Key Takeaway
TCS grew revenue 11.2% to ₹73,188 crore and profit 7.6% to ₹13,884 crore, both in rupee terms. Constant-currency growth was a modest 2.8%, and margins were lower than a year ago. AI revenue crossing $3 billion and a $9.6 billion deal book were the main positives.
FAQs
What were TCS's Q2 FY2026–27 results?
Revenue was ₹73,188 crore, up 11.2% year on year in rupee terms. Net profit was ₹13,884 crore, up 7.6% against the year-ago figure excluding exceptional items, with an operating margin of 24.0%.
What was TCS's net profit in Q2 FY27?
₹13,884 crore, compared with ₹12,904 crore a year earlier, excluding exceptional items.
How much revenue did TCS report in Q2 FY27?
₹73,188 crore, or $7,642 million. Rupee revenue is up 1.3% from the June quarter. In constant currency, the sequential growth was 0.5%.
Did TCS announce a dividend in October 2026?
Yes, ₹12 per share. The record date is 14 October, and payment is on 30 October.
What should investors watch after the TCS Q2 results?
Margins, how quickly deals turn into revenue, demand in banking and manufacturing, India business trends, and AI revenue growth.
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