<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>HCLTech reported Q1 profit at Rs 3,843 crore, down 11% QoQ, leading to a miss in analysts’ expectations.</li><li>The company narrowed its FY26 constant currency revenue guidance to 3–5% and reduced its EBIT margin forecast to 17–18%.</li><li>Deal wins dropped to $1.8 billion, hiring slowed down with a net addition of 269 employees, and the company announced a dividend payout of Rs 12 per equity share.</li><li>Shares of HCLTech closed 1.51% lower before the announcement, with analysts maintaining varying ratings, and the stock showing a 3.41% rise over the past 12 months.</li></ul>

HCLTech Q1 Results: Profit Misses Estimates, FY26 Revenue Guidance Narrowed, Margin Guidance Lowered

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