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LTIMindtree Ltd

| Q3 FY2026 Earnings Conference Call

BULLISH SENTIMENT

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⬤23rd Jan 26

Summary : LTIMindtree delivered strong Q3 FY2026 results with robust order inflow and margin expansion, driven by AI-led solutions and strategic client wins, while navigating top client productivity journeys.

Management Perspective positive : Management expressed confidence in continued growth momentum, highlighted strong deal wins, and emphasized strategic initiatives like 'New Horizons' and AI adoption. They also noted margin expansion and a positive outlook for key verticals.

Concall Report Analysis & Insights

Business Overview

  1. Q3 FY2026 revenue reached USD 1.21 billion, a sequential growth of 2.4% in USD terms.
  2. Operational EBIT margins expanded by 20 basis points to 16.1% in Q3 FY2026.
  3. Profit After Tax (PAT) grew 29% year-on-year before adjusting for labor code impact.
  4. Order inflow stood at USD 1.7 billion, increasing 6.4% quarter-on-quarter.
  5. Secured significant multi-year deals in insurance, manufacturing, and financial services.

Future Growth Prospects

  1. Accelerating journey to become an AI-ready organization with BlueVerse™ ecosystem.
  2. Launching 'New Horizons' program for FY2027 to drive growth and cost transformation.
  3. Expect growth momentum to continue, aiming for near double-digit YoY growth in Q4.
  4. Positioned as a prime supplier for seven large global banks, indicating significant opportunity.
  5. Focus on increasing order booking and achieving industry-leading growth in FY2027.

Management Insights

  1. Confident in growth momentum, execution discipline, and traction from AI-led offerings.
  2. Strategic repositioning of the brand to enhance market competitiveness and client value.
  3. Fit4Future program delivered on objectives, now transitioning to 'New Horizons' for future growth.
  4. Actively helping customers through productivity journeys, balancing portfolio for overall growth.
  5. Committed to improving margins operationally, aiming for better EBIT margins than last year.

Signs of Skepticism

  1. Analyst questioned the sustainability of double-digit growth entering next year.
  2. Analyst sought quantification of one-off reversals in SG&A, which management did not provide.
  3. Concerns about the decline in top five client revenue and its bottoming out timeline.
  4. Questions regarding the recurring impact of the labor code changes.

Risk Factors

  1. Decline in revenue from top five clients due to their productivity journeys.
  2. Wage hikes for 50% of employees in Q4 and Q1 will impact margins.
  3. Seasonal weakness in Q3 due to furloughs and holidays.
  4. One-time impact of Rs. 590 crores (USD 66 million) from labor code changes.
  5. Potential for short-term volatility in hedging performance.

Good To Know

  1. Total headcount stood at 87,958, with 1,511 net additions including 1,736 freshers.
  2. Trailing 12-month attrition decreased to 13.8% from 14.2% in Q2.
  3. Achieved exceptional ESG scores, including top 8% globally in EcoVadis ranking.
  4. Received LEED Platinum certification for multiple campuses, promoting sustainability.
  5. Recognized as a leader in Banking IT Services and an Innovator in Generative AI Services.

Key Drivers

  1. Strong order inflow continues.
  2. AI-led offerings gain traction.
  3. Strategic client wins expand.
  4. EBIT margins show improvement.

Key Analyst Discussions

Competitive Environment

  1. Deal wins often involve taking wallet share from competitors during renewals.
  2. Company is a prime supplier for seven major global banks, indicating strong positioning.
  3. Vendor consolidation is seen as an opportunity to gain wallet share, not a risk.
  4. Top client in high-tech completed productivity journey last year and is growing sequentially.

Market Trends & Consumer Behavior

  1. BFSI vertical is expected to bottom out in Q4 for top clients and grow faster next year.
  2. Consumer business shows interesting engagements and is expected to maintain momentum.
  3. High-Tech vertical has stabilized with flat growth and is expected to grow from here.
  4. Overall market dynamics suggest a carefully calibrated spend pattern from clients.

Financial Highlights

  1. Wage hikes will be spread across Q4 and Q1, impacting margins by up to 1% per quarter.
  2. Margin improvement driven by Fit4Future, fresher infusion, pyramid improvement, and forex benefits.
  3. Labor code impact was a one-time charge of Rs. 590 crores, not expected to be material recurring.
  4. Hedging policy is consistent, with flexibility to adjust within a band based on market conditions.
  5. Operating cash flow to PAT ratio improved significantly to 129.9% from 85.6% in Q2.

Product Composition

  1. Deal mix is strategic, focusing on reimagining partner ecosystems and gaining wallet share.
  2. Average contract tenure for deals remains consistent at three to five years.
  3. AI productivity requires one-time investments in processes, tools, and platforms.
  4. Larger account portfolios benefit more from AI investments due to higher ROI.

Strategic Considerations

  1. Lakshya 2031 initiative defines the long-term strategy, with details to be shared later.
  2. Client concentration risk is organically decreasing, with revenue share from top two accounts falling.
  3. Focus is on growing all accounts, including top clients, and expanding in Europe and Middle East.
  4. The 'how' of solutioning, delivery models, and commercial innovation drives large deal wins.