Modest Revenue Growth and Upgraded Guidance
Revenue grew 0.6% sequentially and 1.7% year‑on‑year in constant currency. Management raised FY2026 revenue growth guidance to 3.0%–3.5% (constant currency), while maintaining operating margin guidance at 20%–22%.
Strong Large‑Deal Momentum Including Major NHS Win
Large deals totaled $4.8 billion in the quarter across 26 deals, with 57% net new. A marquee $1.6 billion contract with the U.K. National Health Service (NHS) was highlighted, expanding Infosys' healthcare footprint and AI work in the U.K.
Healthy Adjusted Margins and Free Cash Flow
Adjusted operating margin was reported at 21.2% (9‑month margin at 21% — midpoint of guidance). The company generated $915 million of free cash flow in the quarter.
Significant AI Momentum and Measurable Activity
Infosys reported broad AI traction: working with ~90% of its largest 200 clients on AI, running ~4,600 AI projects, generating over 28 million lines of code using AI, and building 500+ agents. Management identified six AI‑led value pools (AI engineering services; data for AI; agents for operations; AI software development & legacy modernization; AI in physical devices; AI trust & risk services) and stated intent to scale Topaz AI capabilities (Topaz Fabric).
Investing in Talent Pipeline
Infosys onboarded roughly 18,000 freshers this year and is on track for its 20,000 campus‑hire target. Management emphasized continued campus hiring and new specialized compensation constructs for AI engineers.
Project Maximus and Currency Tailwinds Supporting Margins
Management cited margin tailwinds this quarter from currency (≈40 bps) and Project Maximus (≈50 bps, driven by value‑based selling and Lean in Automation), contributing to a net ~20 bps adjusted margin expansion sequentially.
Strong Balance Sheet and Active M&A Pipeline
Management stated they have a healthy acquisition pipeline and balance sheet capacity to pursue M&A (cited prior acquisitions in cyber, consulting and energy), and noted the pending Versent acquisition was under consideration in discussions.