HCL Technologies Ltd. has declared an interim dividend of Rs 12 per equity share for the financial year 2026-27. The company has fixed Oct. 16, 2026, as the record date to determine shareholders eligible for the payout, while the payment date has been set for Oct. 26, 2026.
The company's last 12-month dividend payout stands at Rs 60 per share, representing 88.6% of its net income, according to the management.
The dividend announcement comes alongside HCLTech's September quarter results, with the company reporting sequential growth in revenue, net profit, and operating profit, along with an expansion in operating margins.
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HCLTech Announces Interim Dividend Of Rs 12
The board of directors has declared an interim dividend of Rs 12 per equity share for shares with a face value of Rs 2, for fiscal 2027.
The company has set Oct. 16, 2026, as the record date for the dividend. Eligible shareholders will receive the payout on Oct. 26, 2026, according to the company's exchange filing.
HCLTech's last 12-month dividend payout of Rs 60 per share highlights its distribution to shareholders. The management said that they are “distributing 88.6% of our net income.”
HCLTech Dividend Record Date And Payment Date
HCLTech has fixed Oct. 16, 2026, as the record date for the interim dividend. The record date determines which shareholders qualify for the payout. Investors whose names appear in the company's Register of Members or in the records of depositories as beneficial owners on the record date will be eligible, subject to applicable rules.
Investors should account for the stock market's settlement cycle when determining the last date to buy shares to qualify for the dividend.
The payment of the dividend will be made on Oct. 26, 2026. Eligible shareholders should ensure their bank account and demat account details are up to date to avoid delays in receiving the dividend.
HCLTech Dividend: Key Details
Particulars | Details |
Dividend type | Interim dividend |
Dividend amount | Rs 12 per equity share |
Face value | Rs 2 per share |
Financial year | FY27 |
Record date | Oct. 16, 2026 |
Payment date | Oct. 26, 2026 |
Last 12-month dividend payout | Rs 60 per share |
Net income distributed | 88.6% |
HCLTech Q2 Results At A Glance
HCLTech saw an 11% sequential increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 5,132 crore, against Rs 4,624 crore recorded in the previous quarter, also exceeding the Street estimate of Rs 4,875 crore.
Revenue rose to Rs 35,620 crore from Rs 34,579 crore, exceeding the Street estimate of Rs 35,547 crore.
Earnings before interest and tax increased 10.9% to Rs 6,465 crore from Rs 5,831 crore, and even beat the estimate of Rs 6,243 crore. The Ebit margin expanded to 18.1% from 16.7%, also coming in above the estimate of 17.56%.
Investors will track HCLTech's share price movement following the dividend announcement and quarterly results, alongside the company's operating performance and future shareholder payouts.
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