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Infosys (INFY)

9 quarters tracked (Q1'25 to Q1'27) · latest call July 23, 2026
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87%
Kept of 30 resolved
26
Kept or exceeded
4
Missed
24
Still pending
Share count, 3 yrs/yr · flat

Score History

QuarterCall dateDisclosureFinancial qualityKeptMissed
Q1'27July 23, 20269/122 high, 3 medium, 2 low flags20Call sheet →
Q4'26April 23, 20263/123 high, 4 medium, 2 low flags31Call sheet →
Q3'26January 14, 20265/123 medium, 3 low flags31Call sheet →
Q2'26October 16, 20253/123 high, 3 medium, 2 low flags20Call sheet →
Q1'262025-07-235/121 high, 4 medium, 3 low flags20Call sheet →
Q4'252025-04-175/122 high, 4 medium, 2 low flags60Call sheet →
Q3'25January 16, 20254/123 high, 3 medium, 2 low flags21Call sheet →
Q2'25October 17, 20245/122 high, 4 medium, 3 low flags21Call sheet →
Q1'25July 18, 20246/123 medium, 3 low flags40Call sheet →
Disclosure: the 6-item rubric, each scored 0-2, out of 12. Financial quality: flagged indicators by severity. Kept and missed count the prior-quarter promises scored on that call.

Promise Ledger · All Quarters

MarkedStatusPromise
Q1'27PendingJV with Australian client pending regulatory approvals, not baked into guidance
Not mentioned at all this quarter; actual status not stated on the call.
Q1'27PendingAt least 20,000 freshers to be hired in FY27
Full year not ended; Q1 progress of over 4,000 recruited is consistent with pace but not confirmatory of the full-year number.
Q1'27DeliveredWage hike quantum/timing undecided, 'once we decide, we will let you know'
Decision communicated this quarter: hikes effective October for most employees, January for the remainder.
Q1'27DeliveredOptimum Healthcare acquisition pending regulatory approval, not yet in guidance
Now closed and explicitly contributing to the FY27 guidance alongside Stratus.
Q1'27PendingFY27 operating margin guidance of 20%-22%
Reaffirmed unchanged this quarter; Q1 actual of 21.1% sits comfortably within range.
Q1'27PendingFY27 revenue growth guidance of 1.5%-3.5% CC
FY27 is ongoing; management revised the range down to 1.5%-3% this quarter, a guidance cut/revision, not a miss, given the full-year window remains open.
Q4'26PendingExpansion in Japan and newer geographies
Mentioned 'doing quite well' but no metrics provided
Q4'26PendingContinued investment in AI capabilities
Claimed investments made but no specific numbers provided
Q4'26DeliveredShare comprehensive AI strategy at investor day
Held AI Investor Day with 6-area framework
Q4'26MissedVersent acquisition to close by FY26 end
Still pending regulatory approval, pushed to FY27
Q4'26DeliveredMargin guidance of 20-22% for FY26
Achieved 21% for full year
Q4'26DeliveredWill hire 20,000 freshers in FY26
Actually exceeded with over 20,000 hired
Q3'26PendingWork with clients without H-1B disruption
Claims no service disruption but one employee was denied entry to US
Q3'26DeliveredContinue with acquisition pipeline in strategic areas
No new acquisitions announced but confirmed active pipeline discussions
Q3'26Delivered20-22% operating margin guidance for FY26
At 21% adjusted margin for 9 months, tracking to midpoint
Q3'26PendingVersent acquisition to close in coming months
Still awaiting regulatory approval, no timeline update provided
Q3'26MissedWill share AI revenue metrics 'as the right time comes'
Still refusing to quantify despite peer disclosures and analyst pressure
Q3'26Delivered15,000 to 20,000 fresher hiring for FY26
Already at 18,000 with commitment to hit 20,000 by year end
Q2'26PendingScale AI capabilities and partnerships
Claims 300 agents built but zero revenue attribution
Q2'26PendingWork with clients without H-1B disruption
Claimed reaching out to clients but no specifics on mitigation strategy
Q2'26DeliveredProject Maximus to continue delivering margin benefits
30 bps delivered but offset by operational headwinds
Q2'26DeliveredContinue investing in Europe market
But Europe growth metrics conspicuously absent this quarter
Q2'26PendingFree cash flows above 100% of net profit for FY26
No FCF number provided for Q2, concerning omission
Q2'26Pending15,000-20,000 fresher hiring for FY26
12,000 hired in H1, on track for upper end of range
Q1'26PendingWe expect stronger H1 compared to H2 on account of normal seasonality
Q1 strong at 2.6% sequential, sets high bar for Q2
Q1'26PendingLeadership in enterprise AI
Gartner recognition achieved but revenue impact still unclear
Q1'26ExceededContinue success in clients selecting us for consolidation
$1B+ in consolidation deals in Q1 alone
Q1'26DeliveredExecute plans with agility while keeping close watch on events
Demonstrated by quick guidance revision, though conservative
Q1'26PendingMargin guidance for FY26: 20% to 22%
Q1 at 20.8%, already near bottom of range despite strong revenue growth
Q1'26PendingGuidance for FY26: 0% to 3% growth in constant currency
Revised to 1% to 3% after Q1, technically an improvement but concerning they're adjusting so early
Q4'25ExceededSee benefits from Europe investments
Europe grew 15% YoY, 3x company rate
Q4'25DeliveredMaintain stable pricing environment
Confirmed stable pricing, no major deterioration
Q4'25ExceededGenerate strong free cash flow
$4.1B generated, 129% of net profit, highest ever
Q4'25DeliveredImprove margins through Project Maximus
Delivered 50 bps improvement to 21.1% despite headwinds
Q4'25DeliveredContinue momentum in Financial Services
FS grew 12.6% YoY in Q4, maintaining double-digit growth
Q4'25DeliveredHiring 15,000 freshers in FY25
Met target with 15,000 hired as committed
Q3'25DeliveredCompensation increase in two phases, January and April
Confirmed timeline as promised, though magnitude only disclosed this quarter
Q3'25PendingWe expect retail positivity to start reflecting in volumes in next one or two quarters
Called out improved holiday sales but no volume confirmation yet
Q3'25PendingOperating margin guidance 20% to 22%
Maintained at 20-22% despite Q3 at 21.3%, suggesting Q4 margin pressure expected
Q3'25DeliveredFY25 revenue guidance 3.75% to 4.5% constant currency
Raised to 4.5% to 5%, third consecutive quarterly guidance raise
Q3'25PendingWe are on track to onboard 15,000 to 20,000 freshers in FY25
Confirmed on track for 15,000+ but lowered to bottom of range from original 20,000 target
Q3'25MissedPipeline for deals less than $50 million increased double digits, should start showing up results in Q4 onwards
Q3 small deal pipeline only described as 'stable,' no mention of Q2's double-digit growth converting to revenue
Q2'25DeliveredCompensation review timing decision pending
Announced January/April split, later than normal cycle
Q2'25PendingIn-tech acquisition to be margin accretive
30 bps margin hit from acquisition, claiming future synergies
Q2'25DeliveredFinancial services momentum to continue
FS grew but decelerated from 7.9% to 2.0% QoQ
Q2'25MissedProject Maximus to drive margin improvement
Margins flat despite Maximus benefits, all gains eaten by variable pay
Q2'25PendingOnboard 15,000 to 20,000 freshers in FY25
Only added 2,500 in Q2, needs massive H2 acceleration
Q2'25PendingH1 going to be stronger than H2
Still maintaining this but guidance implies almost zero H2 growth
Q1'25PendingMedium-term margin expansion
Still maintaining this but no timeline given
Q1'25PendingNormal seasonality with H1 stronger than H2
Reiterated this pattern for FY25
Q1'25DeliveredProject Maximus to deliver margin improvements
80bps contribution in Q1, consistent delivery
Q1'25DeliveredMega deals signed in Q3/Q4 to ramp in Q4/Q1
Confirmed mega deals started ramping as planned
Q1'25DeliveredOperating margin guidance 20-22% for FY24
20.7% was within range but below midpoint
Q1'25DeliveredFY24 guidance of 1-3% growth
Came in at lower end with 1.4% excluding one-timer
Each row is a promise from the prior call, scored against the quarter in "Marked". Kept-promise rate counts resolved promises only; pending is excluded.
Promise-kept rate counts resolved promises only (pending excluded).
Scores, kept-promise rates, and flags on this site reflect the author's opinion, applying a stated methodology to statements management made on public earnings calls. Informational and educational purposes only - not investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Sources believed reliable but not guaranteed; the author may hold positions in the securities discussed.

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