Persistent Systems reported a robust Q2 FY26 performance with revenues growing 17.6% year-on-year to $406.2 million and net profit soaring 45.1% to ₹471.4 crore. Operating margins improved to 16.3%, driven by strong order wins and a focused AI-led growth strategy.
Persistent Systems delivered a resilient set of financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, underscoring its sustained growth momentum and operational excellence. The company's consolidated revenue reached $406.2 million, marking a 4.2% sequential increase and a solid 17.6% year-on-year rise, reflecting continued client trust and expanding business segments.
Key highlights from the Q2 FY26 earnings include:
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Revenue Growth: Consolidated revenues stood at $406.2 million (₹35,807.2 million), up 4.2% quarter-on-quarter and a strong 17.6% year-on-year. In Indian rupees, this translated to a 23.6% year-on-year increase reflecting currency impact.
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Profitability Metrics: Earnings Before Interest and Tax (EBIT) rose sharply by 43.7% year-on-year to ₹5,837.4 million, with operating margins improving to 16.3% from 15.5% in the prior quarter, showcasing better operational leverage.
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Net Profit: The company’s Profit After Tax (PAT) surged 45.1% year-on-year to ₹4,714.7 million, reflecting strong bottom-line growth supported by margin expansion.
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Order Book Strength: Persistent reported a Total Contract Value (TCV) of $609.2 million and Annual Contract Value (ACV) of $447.9 million for Q2 FY26, indicating robust demand pipeline and strong client engagements.
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Employee and Operational Efficiency: The company maintained a healthy utilization rate of 88.2% with a trailing 12-month attrition rate of 13.8%, ensuring workforce stability amid growth.
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Strategic Focus: CEO Sandeep Kalra highlighted the growth drivers, emphasizing a platform-led AI strategy powered by domain expertise, proprietary tools, and strategic partnerships. This approach supports transformation, hyper-productivity for clients, and measurable outcomes.
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Sequential Quarter Growth: This quarter marks Persistent Systems’ 22nd consecutive quarter of revenue growth, underlining its consistent performance trajectory.
The company’s outlook remains optimistic with a targeted 17% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for revenues, driven by expanding AI initiatives, diversified client portfolio, and operational execution excellence.
Sources: Persistent Systems official press release, Moneycontrol, Business Standard, Financial Express, NDTV Profit, Persistent Systems investor presentation.
