TCS Q3 FY26: Declares Interim Dividend of ₹11 and Special Dividend of ₹46 Per Share
TCS declared a third interim dividend of ₹11 and a special dividend of ₹46 per share for Q3 FY26. The company reported consolidated revenue of ₹68,205 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. Dividends are payable on February 3, 2026, with a record date of January 17, 2026.
The dividend declaration directly impacts shareholders. While the results are positive, the impact is considered medium as it's a routine financial disclosure with a dividend payout, rather than a major strategic shift or a significantly unexpected financial outcome.
The declaration of an interim dividend and a special dividend, coupled with the company's financial results, indicates a positive financial performance and a shareholder-friendly approach.
Tata Consultancy Services Limited (TCS) announced its financial results for the quarter and nine-month period ended December 31, 2025. The Board of Directors, in a meeting held on January 12, 2026, approved and took on record the audited standalone and consolidated financial results.
During the board meeting, a third interim dividend of ₹11 per equity share and a special dividend of ₹46 per equity share were declared. These dividends will be paid on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, to shareholders whose names appear on the company's register as of Saturday, January 17, 2026, which has been fixed as the Record Date.
The company also reported its financial performance for the quarter, with total income standing at ₹68,205 crore. Expenses for the quarter amounted to ₹50,736 crore, resulting in a profit before tax of ₹14,078 crore. The net profit for the period attributable to shareholders was ₹10,657 crore. The company also noted exceptional items including re-structuring expenses of ₹253 crore, statutory impact of new labour codes of ₹2,128 crore, and a provision towards a legal claim of ₹1,010 crore.
For the nine-month period ended December 31, 2025, total income was ₹1,99,968 crore and total expenses were ₹148,317 crore, leading to a profit before tax of ₹47,125 crore. The net profit attributable to shareholders for this period was ₹35,492 crore.
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