Oct 27 2017
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Infosys Earnings for Q4 2016-2017
Infosys Q4 2017 Earnings Highlights:
- Dr. Vishal Sikka alludes to “distractions” in its earnings release, hinting that the recent tussle between the Board and the Founders may have impacted its performance
- Infosys stock not reacting well to guidance and performance
- FY 17 revenues crossed $10 billion, at $10,208 million
- FY 17 revenues grew 7.4% in USD terms; 8.3% in constant currency terms
- FY 17 operating margin at 24.7% as compared to 25.0% in FY 16
- FY 17 Basic EPS at $0.94, a growth of 4.3% YoY
- Q4 revenues grew 0.7% QoQ in USD terms; flat in constant currency terms
- Q4 operating margin at 24.7% and Basic EPS at $0.24
- Liquid assets including cash & cash equivalents and investments at $5,979 million as on March 31, 2017
- FY 18 revenue guidance at 6.5%-8.5% in constant currency. FY 18 operating margin guidance at 23%-25% (below estimates)
- Infosys Board says $2 billion to be paid to shareholders in FY18
- In light of Infosys guidance, Nasscom likely to further lower its revenue growth guidance for FY 18
- “Execution challenges”, says Vishal Sikka
- 20 Bn $ by 2020 doesn’t seem likely
- Onsite development centers being planned to mitigate visa related risks
