Infosys ADRs: Here's what company said on unprecedented 40% spike, trading pause

Core Viewpoint - Infosys experienced significant volatility in its American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) on the NYSE, with a notable 40% surge on December 19, 2025, leading to trading halts due to price fluctuations [1][7]. Company Performance - The Infosys ADRs reached a 52-week high of $30, ultimately settling at $20.22, reflecting an increase of $1.04 or 5.42% with trading volumes of 118.7 million shares [2][7]. - This surge marked the third consecutive day of gains for Infosys' ADRs, following a rally of over 5% on Thursday and 2.5% on Wednesday [5][7]. Industry Context - The spike in Infosys' ADRs is attributed to Accenture's strong first-quarter revenue performance, which exceeded Wall Street expectations, driven by high demand for AI-driven IT services [6][7]. - Accenture's fiscal 2026 outlook projects revenue growth of 2% to 5% in local currency, with a more specific expectation of 3% to 6% when excluding a 1% impact from its U.S. federal business [7].