Infosys’ Strong Growth Of 6.1% Y/Y In CC
FinTech BizNews Service
Mumbai, January 16, 2025: Infosys (NSE, BSE, NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, delivered strong and broad-based performance with $4,939 million in Q3 revenues, growth of 1.7% sequentially and 6.1% year on year in constant currency. Operating margin for Q3 was at 21.3%, increase of 0.2% sequentially. Free cash flow for Q3 was highest ever at $1,263 million, growing 90% year on year.
TCV of large deal wins was $2.5 billion, with 63% net new growing at 57% sequentially. Headcount increased for second consecutive quarter. Revenues for YTD Dec’24 grew at 3.9% year on year in constant currency and in reported terms. Operating margin was at 21.2%, increase of 0.3% year on year.
“Our strong revenue growth sequentially in a seasonally weak quarter and broad-based year on year growth, along with robust operating parameters and margins, is a clear reflection of the success of our differentiated digital offerings, market positioning, and key strategic initiatives. We continue to strengthen our enterprise AI capabilities, particularly focusing on generative AI, which is witnessing increasing client traction”, said Salil Parekh, CEO and MD. “This has led to another quarter of strong large deal wins and improved deal pipeline giving us greater confidence as we look ahead”, he added.
Guidance for FY25:
• Revenue growth of 4.5%-5.0% in constant currency • Operating margin of 20%-22%
Key highlights:
For the quarter ended December 31, 2024
• Revenues in CC terms grew by 6.1% YoY and 1.7% QoQ • Reported revenues at $4,939 million, growth of 5.9% YoY • Operating margin at 21.3%, increase of 0.8% YoY and 0.2% QoQ • Basic EPS at $0.19, growth of 9.6% YoY • FCF at $1,263 million, growth of 89.9% YoY; FCF conversion at 156.6% of net profit
For nine months ended December 31, 2024
• Revenues in CC terms grew by 3.9% YoY • Reported revenues at $14,547 million, growth of 3.9% YoY • Operating margin at 21.2%, growth of 0.3% YoY • Basic EPS at $0.57, growth of 6.1% YoY • FCF at $3,196 million, growth of 57.1% YoY; FCF conversion at 136.1% of net profit
“We had another quarter of strong performance with revenue growth across segments and operating margin expansion, leading to 11.4% EPS growth year on year in rupee terms. Our structured approach to operating margin expansion yielded more results in Q3, particularly due to benefits from improving realization and scale benefits” said Jayesh Sanghrajka, CFO. “Our sharp focus on cash flow is reflected in Free cash conversion to net profits of 157% in Q3 with free cash generation for 9 months of FY25 surpassing that of entire FY24”, he added.
Client wins & Testimonials
• Infosys Compaz and Temasek, announced a strategic collaboration with StarHub to accelerate their operations and drive technology-led innovations. Tan Kit Yong, Head of Enterprise Business Group, StarHub, said, “At StarHub, we have always prided ourselves on being at the forefront of innovation. By collaborating with iCompaz, we are expanding our horizons to offer an even wider range of offerings and technologies that are co-created to address the unique needs of our customers. Aligned with our DARE+ strategy, this powerful synergy will better position us as the go-to full-service supplier for businesses that need connectivity, cloud, cybersecurity, and other ICT services to accelerate their digital journeys.”
• Infosys announced the extension of its existing collaboration with Old National Bank to accelerate its operational and technological transformation. Jim Ryan, Chairman & CEO, Old National Bank, said, “At Old National, we are committed to creating exceptional client and team member experiences. Infosys is expertly guiding us through business process enhancements, with a strong emphasis on efficiency and value generation. We greatly appreciate Infosys’ commitment to our growth and success.”
• Infosys announced its collaboration with RheinEnergie to help enterprises drive their energy transition and sustainability agenda forward. Stephan Segbers, Chief Sales Officer and member of the board, RheinEnergie, said, “RheinEnergie firmly believes that innovative technological and digital solutions are intrinsic to achieving the ‘Energiewende’ and the ‘Wärmewende’, Germany’s planned transition to a low-carbon, nuclear-free economy. The powerful combination of Infosys’ global expertise in energy transition and cutting-edge technologies such as cloud and AI, and RheinEnergie’s extensive experience in providing energy services allows us to offer enterprises a comprehensive suite of solutions to help manage their energy costs and navigate their energy transition journey. We are excited about joining forces with Infosys and extend this innovative approach to businesses across various sectors. Together, we can accelerate the transition to a clean energy future for a healthier planet.”
• Infosys announced the extension of its existing collaboration with Microsoft to help accelerate customer adoption of generative AI and Microsoft Azure, globally. Nicole Dezen, Chief Partner Officer at Microsoft, said, “Our expanded collaboration with Infosys will transform industries, enhance business operations, elevate employee experiences, and deliver new value for customers. Together, we will harness the power of generative AI to deliver innovative solutions, drive AI Adoption and enable unprecedented innovation for customers.”
• Infosys announced the launch of its small language models – Infosys Topaz BankingSLM and Infosys Topaz ITOpsSLM – built using the powerful NVIDIA AI Stack. Jay Puri, Executive Vice President, Worldwide Field Operations, NVIDIA, said, “Generative AI and the recent advancements in agentic and physical AI are ushering in a new era of innovation and productivity for enterprises worldwide. NVIDIA's full-stack AI platform combined with Infosys Topaz empowers businesses to build and deploy custom AI applications that will transform industries, helping businesses unlock their full potential.”
• Infosys announced the launch of Google Cloud center of excellence, powered by Infosys Topaz, to foster enterprise AI innovation. Victor Morales, Vice President of GSI and Consulting Partnerships, Google Cloud, said, “Infosys and Google Cloud are committed to providing customers with the industry expertise and technology needed to accelerate digital transformation. The center of excellence is a testament to our strong collaboration and dedication to helping businesses innovate with breakthrough solutions powered by generative AI.” • Infosys announced its strategic collaboration with zooplus to enhance its service capability and scalability. Geoffroy Lefebvre, Chief Executive Officer, zooplus SE, said, “At zooplus our growth strategy has always been focused on leveraging data-driven insights to meet our customers’ demands. Our collaboration with Infosys to establish our new technology hub is a strategic decision driven by their AI-first strategies combined with expertise in delivering AIpowered solutions, with Infosys Topaz. We are confident that through this collaboration we will unlock greater operational efficiencies, enhance customer experience, and stay ahead in the competitive e-commerce landscape.”
• Infosys announced a strategic collaboration with Kardex to transform its business operations using SAP S/4HANA. Thomas Reist, Chief Financial Officer of Kardex, said, “Our mission is to empower our customers to optimize their intralogistics operations, enhancing efficiency, agility, and overall success. By continually evolving our solutions and adapting to changing market demands, we aim to be the trusted partner of choice for companies seeking to boost their productivity. We are confident that our partnership with Infosys will propel us forward. With their extensive expertise in process transformation, supported by SAP solutions, and a proven track record of successful implementations, Infosys is the ideal partner to help us achieve our strategic objectives. We look forward to this collaboration as a means to advance our growth and further strengthen our position as a market leader.”
• Infosys announced its collaboration with Southwark Council to launch its digital learning platform - Springboard in the borough. Dionne Lowndes, Chief Digital & Technology Officer, Southwark Council, said, “Partnering with Infosys to bring the Springboard platform to Southwark is a significant step towards realising our ambitious three-year digital strategy. The initiative will not only empower our residents, but local businesses too, with vital digital skills and resources. By enhancing this kind of accessibility and fostering innovation, we are working to enable our community to thrive in an ever-advancing technological world.”
