3100% Dividend: TCS announces cash payout with Q4 results; check payment schedule

3100% Dividend: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Thursday announced a final dividend for its shareholders along with its Q4 results for the financial year ended March 31.

In an exchange filing, the company said its board has recommended a final dividend of Rs 31 (3100%) per equity share of face value Rs 1 each.

Payment timeline and approval

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The company clarified that the dividend will be paid on the third day from the conclusion of its 31st Annual General Meeting (AGM). However, the payout remains subject to approval by the shareholders.

Quarterly performance highlights

TCS reported a consolidated profit of Rs 13,718 crore for Q4FY26, up 12.2 per cent from Rs 12,224 crore in Q4FY25. Consolidated revenue from operations rose 9.6 per cent YoY to Rs 70,698 crore from Rs 64,479 crore a year ago.

On a sequential basis, the company’s profit jumped 28.7 per cent, while revenue increased 5.4 per cent QoQ. Revenue in constant currency (CC) terms grew 1.2 per cent QoQ.

“We are pleased to report the third consecutive quarter of sequential growth, supported by three mega deals and a $12 billion TCV, underscoring the strength of our five-pillar strategy and our AI-led positioning across services," said K Krithivasan, CEO and MD, TCS.

Operating margins and income

Operating income for the quarter fell 7.6 per cent QoQ to Rs 15,601 crore. The operating margin inched up 10 basis points QoQ to 25.3 per cent, excluding one-offs.

For the full year FY26, TCS reported revenue of Rs 2,67,021 crore, up 4.6 per cent YoY but down 2.4 per cent in constant currency. Excluding one-offs, operating margin expanded 70 basis points to 25 per cent, marking the highest in four years.

“In FY26, we intensified investments through our 'Build–Partner–Acquire' approach, acquiring Coastal Cloud & List Engage and establishing HyperVault. Even as we scaled AI-led growth opportunities, our margins expanded, reflecting strong operational rigour. Our solid cash flow and resilient balance sheet position us to advance strategic priorities, pursue timely investments, and maximise growth,” said Samir Seksaria, CFO, TCS.

Growth across domains and markets

Among business domains, ‘Energy, resources and utilities’ led growth, with 6.1 per cent QoQ and 7.3 per cent YoY rise in CC. The consumer business grew 2.8 per cent QoQ and 0.8 per cent YoY, while technology and services rose 1 per cent QoQ and 2.5 per cent YoY. BFSI saw modest growth of 0.1 per cent QoQ and 0.4 per cent YoY.

In markets, North America reported 1.4 per cent QoQ and 2.5 per cent YoY growth. Latin America revenue fell 6.9 per cent QoQ and 2.9 per cent YoY. In Europe, the UK grew 2.4 per cent QoQ but declined 1.2 per cent YoY in CC. India grew 1.7 per cent QoQ but fell 23 per cent YoY.