Wipro(US:WIT)2026-01-16 14:30Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The IT services revenue for Q3 FY26 grew 1.4% sequentially in constant currency terms, and 1.2% in reported currency terms [10] - Year-on-year revenue growth was 0.2% in reported terms, while it declined 1.2% in constant currency terms [10] - Operating margin for the quarter was 17.6%, an expansion of 40 basis points over the adjusted operating margin for Q2, and a 10 basis points improvement year-on-year [10][11] - Adjusted net income for the quarter was INR 33.6 billion, with adjusted EPS at INR 3.21, reflecting a 3.5% quarter-on-quarter increase and flat year-on-year [11] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Americas 1 grew 1.8% sequentially and 2.8% year-on-year, while Americas 2 declined 0.8% sequentially and 5.2% year-on-year [11] - Europe grew 3.3% sequentially but declined 4.6% year-on-year [11] - APMEA grew 1.7% sequentially and 6.6% year-on-year, with BFSI growing 2.6% sequentially and 0.4% year-on-year [11][12] - Health sector grew 4.2% sequentially and 1% year-on-year, while Consumer grew 0.7% sequentially but declined 5.7% year-on-year [11][12] - Communications grew 4.2% sequentially and 3.5% year-on-year, while EMR declined 4.9% sequentially and 5.8% year-on-year [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Americas 1 market showed strong performance in healthcare, consumer, and LATAM, while Europe saw growth driven by a ramp-up of a previously announced mega deal [5][6] - APMEA's growth was led by India, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, with BFSI showing strong traction [6] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is positioning itself for an AI-first world, focusing on AI-led transformation, cost optimization, and vendor consolidation [4][5] - Wipro Intelligence is a unified approach to delivering AI-powered transformation across industries, anchored on industry platforms, delivery platforms, and an innovation network [6][7] - The acquisition of Harman DTS is expected to enhance engineering capabilities and accelerate AI-driven product innovation [9] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that organizations are reshaping priorities as AI influences their operations, with a clear shift towards AI-led transformation [4] - The guidance for Q4 projects IT services revenue growth of 0%-2% in constant currency, impacted by fewer working days and delayed ramp-ups in large deals [9][14] Other Important Information - The board declared an interim dividend of INR 6 per share, with total cash distributed to shareholders exceeding $1.3 billion for the financial year [15] - The company has a gross cash position of $6.5 billion, with net other income growing 15% sequentially [14] Q&A Session Summary Question: Concerns about revenue loss in energy manufacturing resources and deal pipeline outlook - Management acknowledged the revenue loss in EMR and noted that the pipeline remains strong, with good momentum in energy sectors in both Americas and Europe [17][20] Question: Delays in ramp-ups impacting growth for next quarter - Management indicated that some deals will take time to ramp up, and while Q4 may not realize full impacts, they are confident in future growth [18][19] Question: Outlook for consumer vertical and tariff impacts - Management confirmed that tariff uncertainties have impacted the consumer sector, but some earlier wins are ramping up, which should support future growth [29][30] Question: Insights on tech and healthcare verticals - Management noted consistent performance in healthcare, driven by seasonal factors, and highlighted growth in tech due to the Harman acquisition [32][33] Question: Guidance on margins and potential buyback options - Management stated that while margins are expected to remain in the 17%-17.5% band, they will need to invest for growth, and buyback remains an option for returning cash to shareholders [48][51][75]