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    LTIMindtree

    LTIMNeutral
    Information Technology·16 Jan 2025
    Management Summary

    LTIMindtree sustained growth momentum in Q3 at 5.1% YoY but margins declined sharply to 13.8% from 15.5% due to wage hike impact of ~200 bps. BFSI led growth at 8% YoY. Management optimistic about Q4 growth continuation but acknowledged that absorbing full wage hike impact may take longer. First major discussion on AI's dual impact of productivity/cannibalization and growth opportunity.

    Highlights

    8

    • Q3 revenue at USD 1.14 billion, up 1.1% QoQ and 5.1% YoY

    • EBIT margin declined 170 bps QoQ to 13.8% due to wage hike impact (~200 bps)

    • Strong deal wins including USD 50M+ BFSI deal using AI-led model

    • Headcount grew to 86,800 - third consecutive quarter of net additions

    • Attrition stable at 14.3%; 1,400 freshers onboarded

    • OCF/PAT improved to 126.3% from 74.2% in Q2; strong cash generation

    • Q3 growth led by BFSI at 8% YoY and 4.2% QoQ

    • AI productivity discussion: may cannibalize some revenue but offers growth opportunity

    Concerns

    1

    • EBIT margin declined 170 bps to 13.8% from wage hikes

    What Changed1

    vs Q4 FY25

    Tone shiftMixed → Neutral

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    07 metrics
    1. 01Revenue (USD)1,140 Mn+5.1%YoY
    2. 02EBIT Margin13.8%
    3. 03PAT Margin11.2%
    4. 04Headcount86,800 employees
    5. 05Attrition14.3%

    Segment breakdown

    Vertical Growth YoY
    8% BFSI— Others
    List

    Guidance & targets

    1
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Growth
    Q4 FY25
    Sustained momentum
    		Medium

    Risks & concerns

    5
    RiskSeverity

    EBIT margin declined 170 bps to 13.8% from wage hikes

    ~200 bps wage hike impact with slow absorption in current growth environment — Management acknowledged

    high

    AI-driven revenue cannibalization risk

    Management acknowledges some revenue cannibalization but sees net positive from market share gains — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Utilization at 85.4%

    Lower utilization adds to margin pressure; ramp-ups of new hires expected to help — Analyst acknowledged

    medium

    Areas of Evasion(2)

    • Specific margin recovery timeline
    • Individual account details

    Q&A highlights

    3

    “wage hike impact of approximately 200 basis points... absorbing the full impact may take a bit longer in the current growth environment”

    Sets up the margin challenge that led to Fit4Future program launch in Q4

    asked by Multiple

    1 min read3 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Growth Sustained But Margins Under Pressure

    Q3 delivered 5.1% YoY growth to USD 1.14 billion but EBIT margin declined 170 bps to 13.8% from 15.5% due to ~200 bps wage hike impact. BFSI led growth at 8% YoY. Management expects continued growth in Q4 but margin recovery to be gradual.

    02

    AI Disruption Discussion

    CEO Debashis Chatterjee provided first major discussion on AI's impact on IT services industry. Acknowledged some revenue cannibalization but emphasized growth opportunities from market share gains and new AI-led engagement models.

    03

    Operational Metrics

    Headcount grew to 86,800 with third consecutive quarter of net additions including 1,400 freshers. Attrition stable at 14.3%. Cash generation strong with OCF/PAT at 126.3%. Cash position at INR 12,488 crores.

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