Tech Mahindra announced its Q1FY25 results yesterday, with net profit reaching Rs.851.5 crore, reflecting a significant y-o-y boost of 23% and a sequential rise of 28.8%, this surge was anticipated by analysts due to a low base in Q4FY24. Despite the positive results, Tech Mahindra’s shares dropped by over 4% in early trading today, coming down to Rs.1465.50.
| Metrics | Q1FY24 | Q1FY25 | Change (YoY) | Change (QoQ) |
| Revenue (cr) | Rs.13,161 | Rs.13,005 | -1.2% | 1.0% |
| Consolidated PAT (cr) | Rs.692.5 | Rs.851.5 | 23.0% | 28.8% |
| EBITDA ( cr) | Rs.1,338 | Rs.1,564 | 16.9% | 11.1% |
| EBITDA Margin (%) | 10.1% | 12.0% | 190 bps | 110 bps |
The company’s consolidated revenue for the Q1FY25 climbed to Rs.13,005.5 crore, marking a 10% increase from the preceding quarter. Revenue in USD terms rose to $1,559 million from $1,548 million QoQ, this growth was fueled by portfolio shifts, volume increases, and good cost management.
Tech Mahindra’s EBIT margin improved to 8.5%, an increase of 110 basis points from the previous quarter’s 7.4%, surpassing analysts’ estimate of 8%. The company’s EBITDA stood at Rs.1,564 crore, reflecting a quarterly increase of 11.1% and a yearly growth of 16.9%. Lastly, the EBITDA margin expanded to 12%, up 110 bps QoQ and 190 bps YoY.
The total contract value (TCV) for Q1FY25 reached $534 million, up from $500 million in the previous quarter. CEO Mohit Joshi highlighted the positive momentum across industry verticals, contributing to revenue growth and margin expansion in a typically weak quarter. Moreover, Tech Mahindra’s total headcount increased by 2,165 sequentially but decreased by 677 YoY, bringing the total to 147,620. Attrition remained stable at 10% sequentially and Cash and Cash Equivalent remained at Rs.8,055 cr as of June 30, 2024
Conclusion: Tech Mahindra’s Q1FY25 results showcase a strong start to FY25 with growth in net profit and improved margins. Despite challenges in the telecom sector and a mixed market reaction, the company’s focus on portfolio shifts, volume growth, and cost management has yielded positive outcomes.
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Published on: Jul 26, 2024, 1:10 PM IST
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