The Infosys share price came under pressure in early trade after the company released its Q2 results for FY26. Despite healthy earnings growth, investors reacted cautiously, dragging the stock lower on the exchanges.
Market Performance
- Infosys share price today slipped nearly 2%, touching ₹1,442.55 on the BSE.
- Its ADR in the US also mirrored the trend, falling 2.25% post earnings.
- Over the past one month, Infosys shares have declined 4%, and 9% in three months.
- The stock has declined 23% so far this year and is lower by 27% compared to the previous year.
- However, long-term investors continue to stay afloat with a 28% gain in five years.
The muted reaction suggests that the market had already priced in most expectations ahead of the Infosys Q2 earnings.
Infosys Q2 Results: Growth Steady Across Metrics
Infosys posted a steady performance across revenue, profitability, and margins. While the sentiment on Infosys stock price remained cautious, the financial numbers pointed to resilience.
Key Financial Highlights (Q2 FY26)
- Net Profit: ₹7,365 crore — up 6.4% QoQ from ₹6,921 crore
- Revenue: ₹44,490 crore — up 5.2% QoQ
- Revenue (USD terms): $5,076 million — up 2.7% QoQ
- EBIT: ₹9,353 crore — up 6.35% QoQ
- EBIT Margin: 21%, improvement of 20 bps QoQ
- Dividend Declared: ₹23 per share (Record Date: October 27, 2025)
Infosys also narrowed its FY26 revenue guidance in constant currency to 2%–3%, while keeping operating margin guidance steady at 20%–22%.
Why Did Infosys Shares Fall Despite Profit Growth?
Even though the Infosys Q2 results 2025 were broadly in line with expectations, the stock faced profit booking. Markets tend to react sharply when valuations are stretched or when growth remains predictable rather than surprising.
With Infosys share price already facing downward pressure over the past year, traders preferred to take a cautious stance rather than chase a rally. Long-term numbers, however, still show compounding strength.
Summary: Stability in Numbers, Volatility in Sentiment
The Infosys stock price today reflects immediate sentiment, while the Q2 earnings reflect long-term operational strength. Profit, revenue, and margins all moved in the right direction, but market reaction stayed muted.
For now, Infosys shares remain caught between steady fundamentals and weak short-term sentiment, making it one of the most-watched names in the stock market today.
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