Tata Elxsi Q4 FY26 Results: Board Recommends ₹75 Dividend
Design-led technology services major delivers a steady recovery quarter — EBITDA margin expands 10% QoQ, Media & Communications leads growth, GenAI moves from pilots to production
Quick Facts at a Glance
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Metric |
Q4 FY26 |
Change |
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Revenue from Operations |
₹993.8 crore |
+4.2% QoQ |
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EBITDA |
₹244.6 crore |
+10.0% QoQ |
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EBITDA Margin |
24.6% |
Expanding |
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PBT |
₹267.8 crore |
+10.7% QoQ / +20.9% YoY |
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PAT |
₹220.4 crore |
+23.1% QoQ / +27.8% YoY |
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PAT Margin |
21.1% |
— |
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Final Dividend |
₹75 per share |
750% on ₹10 face value |
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Full Year Revenue (FY26) |
₹3,757.4 crore |
— |
|
Full Year EPS |
₹100.89 |
— |
Overview: A Quarter of Measured Recovery
Tata Elxsi, on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, while announcing its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 (Q4 FY26), said that its Board of Directors has recommended a final dividend of 750%, i.e., ₹75 per equity share of par value of ₹10 each, for the financial year ending March 31, 2026. The dividend is subject to approval by the shareholders at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Tata Elxsi reported a sharp sequential rise in net profit for the quarter, with PAT increasing 102% quarter-on-quarter to ₹220.4 crore. The earnings recovery was driven by the absence of a one-time exceptional charge recorded in the previous quarter.
The quarter reflects solid operational execution — revenue inching towards the ₹1,000 crore milestone for the first time, margins recovering meaningfully, and strategic deal wins across all three key verticals cementing long-term revenue visibility.
The Dividend: ₹75 Per Share for FY26
The Board of Directors has recommended a final dividend of 750%, i.e., ₹75 per equity share of par value of ₹10 each, for the financial year ending March 31, 2026. The dividend is subject to approval by the shareholders of the company at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM).
This is a significant shareholder return — at ₹75 per share, Tata Elxsi continues its long-standing tradition of rewarding investors with a generous payout, backed by robust free cash flow generation from its asset-light services model.
Key Dividend Details:
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Parameter |
Details |
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Dividend Amount |
₹75 per share |
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Dividend Percentage |
750% |
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Face Value |
₹10 per share |
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Financial Year |
FY 2025–26 (year ended March 31, 2026) |
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Subject To |
Shareholder approval at AGM |
Q4 FY26: Detailed Financial Performance
Revenue
Revenues from operations stood at ₹993.8 crore, compared to ₹953.5 crore in Q3 FY26 — an upside of 4.22%. The company crossed the key psychological level of ₹950 crore for the second consecutive quarter and is edging towards the ₹1,000 crore quarterly revenue mark — a significant milestone for the business.
Profitability
EBITDA stood at ₹244.6 crore, growing 10% QoQ. EBITDA margin stood at 24.6%. Profit Before Tax was ₹267.8 crore, growing 10.7% QoQ and 20.9% YoY, with PBT margin at 25.6%. Profit After Tax was ₹220.4 crore, growing 23.1% QoQ and 27.8% YoY, with PAT margin at 21.1%.
The sharp 102% QoQ jump in PAT is partially explained by the exceptionally low base of Q3 FY26, which was impacted by a one-time exceptional charge related to the new labour code. Excluding that item, the underlying growth trajectory is a more measured and consistent improvement.
Full Year FY26 Performance
For the full year FY26, Tata Elxsi reported revenue from operations of ₹3,757.4 crore, compared to ₹3,729.0 crore in FY25. Net profit for the year stood at ₹628.4 crore, lower than ₹784.9 crore in the previous year, primarily due to the exceptional impact during the year. Profit before tax for FY26 was ₹825.1 crore versus ₹1,028.4 crore in FY25. Earnings per share for FY26 stood at ₹100.89.
The full-year PAT decline is not a reflection of operational weakness — it is a direct consequence of the one-time exceptional item booked during the year related to the new labour code. Excluding this impact, the underlying operational trajectory remains healthy, as evidenced by the Q4 margin recovery.
Segment Highlights: Media & Communications Leads
The Media & Communications business, which accounted for 32.7% of revenue during the quarter, registered a strong growth of 5.6% QoQ in constant currency terms over the previous quarter. This growth was led by continued deal ramp-ups, a strategic deal for AdTech, and a Tier 1 US Telco win.
The company also won a multi-year large deal from a world-leading device OEM for its portfolio of video and broadband products. This strategic deal reinforces Tata Elxsi's position as a global leader in device engineering for media and telecom.
Transportation
In the transportation business, revenues in Q4 FY26 consolidated after a strong 7.3% QoQ constant currency growth in Q3 FY26. The company secured two strategic wins — one in the APAC region from a new-age OEM, and another from the US from a next-generation mobility services company. These multi-year deals underscore the pivot towards Software Defined Vehicles (SDV) and OEM business, with OEM business now representing 77% of overall revenues for the transportation segment.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
During the quarter, Tata Elxsi launched an Offshore Development Centre for Terumo, the Japanese MedTech leader, to accelerate innovation and development of cardiac and vascular medical devices. This centre brings together multi-disciplinary teams across design, engineering and software, enhanced by the latest AI and GenAI-powered technologies, to help Terumo bring next-gen medical technologies to global and emerging markets.
GenAI Strategy: From Pilots to Production
One of the most strategically significant aspects of Tata Elxsi's FY26 story is its enterprise-wide GenAI transformation.
During FY26, Tata Elxsi accelerated its enterprise-wide GenAI adoption, marked by the launch of DevStudio.ai and partnerships with leading AI companies, to embed AI responsibly across engineering, design, and delivery. With strong governance around data security, IP protection, and compliance, these initiatives are scaling beyond pilots to deliver measurable productivity gains, faster time-to-market, and improved customer outcomes.
The company launched DevStudio.ai, a specialised multi-agentic suite designed to accelerate the automotive software development lifecycle (SDLC). Additionally, the firm received accolades in major industry hackathons, including the Google Cloud Gen AI Hackathon for its 'TEFabriX' meta-automation solution and the AWS 'AI for Bharat' Hackathon for the AI-powered MedhaOS healthcare operating system.
This is a meaningful strategic shift — GenAI is no longer just a slide in the investor presentation. It is actively driving productivity gains that protect margins even as the company invests in growth.
CEO Commentary
Manoj Raghavan, CEO and Managing Director, Tata Elxsi, said: "For the fourth quarter of FY26, Tata Elxsi reported operating revenue of ₹993.8 crore and PBT margin at 25.6%. We ended FY26 with a revenue of ₹3,757.4 crore and a PBT margin of 23.4%. The company registered a healthy QoQ growth of 4.2%. By combining domain-led AI, talent enablement, and platform-based accelerators, Tata Elxsi is strengthening its innovation quotient, long-term competitiveness, depth of client engagements, and margin expansion. We closed the financial year with a consistent performance, reflecting improved execution, disciplined cost management, and continued confidence from our global customers. As we enter the next financial year, we remain focused on scaling our differentiated design-led and AI-enabled offerings, strengthening operational leverage, and driving sustainable growth and healthy margins."
Sustainability: 72.7% GHG Reduction
The company is making significant strides toward its long-term environmental goals, achieving a 72.7% reduction in GHG emission intensity per employee and reaching 66% renewable energy usage in its operations.
This is a notable ESG achievement and increasingly relevant as global enterprise clients embed sustainability requirements into their vendor selection criteria — a potential long-term differentiator for Tata Elxsi.
Share Price & Valuation Context
Ahead of the earnings announcement, shares of Tata Elxsi were trading 2.82% higher at ₹4,644 apiece on the NSE.
At 42x trailing P/E, Tata Elxsi is priced for consistent earnings delivery. Any FY27 guidance disappointment or Q4 miss would trigger a disproportionate de-rating versus lower-multiple peers.
Key Risks
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Full-year PAT of ₹628.4 crore was lower than ₹784.9 crore in FY25 due to the exceptional item — investors need to look through this to gauge the underlying trend
- Revenue growth for the full year was nearly flat at ₹3,757 crore vs ₹3,729 crore in FY25 — reflecting a challenging macro environment for IT spending
- High FII ownership (~22.8%) makes the stock sensitive to global risk-off events
- Competition from global IT majors entering design-led engineering services remains a watch item
What This Means for Shareholders
Investor Takeaway: Tata Elxsi's Q4 FY26 results signal a meaningful operational recovery. EBITDA margins of 24.6%, PBT margins of 25.6%, and a 27.8% YoY PAT growth demonstrate that the business has turned the corner after the Q3 exceptional item distortion. The ₹75 dividend reaffirms management's confidence in free cash flow generation. The strategic deal wins across Media & Communications, Transportation (SDV focus), and Healthcare — combined with GenAI moving from pilot to production — provide strong visibility for FY27 growth acceleration. The company closing in on the ₹1,000 crore quarterly revenue milestone is the next key inflection point to watch.
