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    Wipro

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    Information Technology·16 Apr 2025
    Management Summary

    Wipro reported a challenging Q4 FY25 with sequential and year-on-year revenue declines in IT Services, attributed to an uncertain macroeconomic environment and tariff impacts. Despite this, the company demonstrated strong order bookings and margin expansion. Management provided cautious guidance for Q1 FY26, anticipating further sequential decline, but highlighted continued investment in strategic areas like AI and large deal momentum.

    Highlights

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    • IT Services revenue for Q4 was $2.6 billion, reflecting a sequential decline of 0.8% and 1.2% on a year-on-year basis (constant currency).

    • Order booking for Q4 was at $4.0 billion, a growth of 13.4% sequentially and 10.5% on a year-on-year basis.

    • Operating margins came in at 17.5% in Q4, flat sequentially and 110 basis point expansion on a year-on-year basis.

    • For the full year FY25, IT Services revenues were $10.51 billion, reflecting a year-on-year degrowth of 2.3% (constant currency).

    • Full year FY25 operating margin was 17.1%, an expansion of almost 1% compared to FY24.

    • Closed 17 large deals in Q4 with a total value of $1.8 billion, and 63 large deals for the full year FY25 totaling $5.4 billion, a 17.5% YoY growth.

    • Net income grew 6% quarter on quarter in Q4 and 19% for the full year FY25.

    • Q1 FY26 IT Services revenue guidance is a sequential decline of -3.5% to -1.5% in constant currency terms, translating to $2.505 billion to $2.557 billion.

    Concerns

    3
    • Uncertain macroeconomic environment and tariff increases

    • Downward pressure on revenues in FY26

    • Slowdown in client discretionary spending and project delays

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    08 metrics
    1. 01IT Services Revenue$2.6B-1.2%YoY
    2. 02Order Booking$4B+10.5%YoY
    3. 03Operating Margin17.5%+1.1%YoY
    4. 04Full Year IT Services Revenue$10.51B-2.3%YoY
    5. 05Full Year Operating Margin17.1%+0.9%YoY

    Segment breakdown

    Sequential GrowthYoY Growth
    Americas 10.2%6%
    Americas 2-1%-1.8%
    Europe-2.5%-6.9%
    APMEA1%-4.9%
    BFSI-0.5%0.8%
    Healthcare-3.1%0.1%
    Consumer-1.3%0%
    Technology & Communication-0.9%-1.1%
    Energy, Manufacturing and Resources1.1%-7.0%
    Capco6.5%11.5%
    Top 5 Accounts0.3%
    Top 10 Accounts1.1%
    Heatmap· 2 shared metrics

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetPriority
    Revenue
    IT Services Revenue Growth
    -3.5% to -1.5%
    Medium
    Revenue
    IT Services Business Segment Revenue
    $2.505 billion to $2.557 billion
    Medium
    Margin
    Operating Margins
    narrow band
    Low

    Risks & concerns

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    RiskSeverity

    Uncertain macroeconomic environment and tariff increases

    The global industry environment remained uncertain for most of the year, with recent tariff announcements adding to the caution, causing clients to delay business decisions and transformation projects.Management acknowledged

    high

    Downward pressure on revenues in FY26

    Management expects headwinds in FY26 due to the uncertain macroeconomic environment, leading to a cautious Q1 FY26 guidance with sequential revenue decline.Management acknowledged

    high

    Margin pressure in Q1 FY26

    Headwinds for margins in Q1 FY26 include a weak revenue environment and pricing pressure from cost takeout and vendor consolidation deals, though management aims to maintain margins in a narrow band.Management acknowledged

    medium

    Slowdown in client discretionary spending and project delays

    Clients are taking a more measured approach, especially on large transformation programs and discretionary spending, leading to project pauses or delays, impacting revenue conversion.Management acknowledged

    high

    Weakness in Europe region

    Europe has been a consistent challenge, showing a 2.5% sequential and 6.9% year-on-year degrowth in Q4, and is expected to continue into Q1 FY26.Management acknowledged

    medium

    Areas of Evasion(1)

    • precise timing of macroeconomic stabilization

    Q&A highlights

    3

    “If you look at sector-view, the way the economic environment has become uncertain on the back of tariff increases, we are seeing this impact not just in the U.S., of course, but also in the Europe. Similarly, we are also seeing across sectors directly or indirectly these impacts. But some sectors have been impacted more, like consumer, manufacturing. Within manufacturing, specifically automotive and industrial.”

    This question sought clarity on specific sector vulnerabilities and the BFSI segment's resilience amidst macro headwinds, which is crucial for understanding demand drivers.

    asked by Nitin Padmanabhan from Investec

    3 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

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    Q4 FY25 Performance and Full Year Review

    Wipro's IT Services revenue for Q4 FY25 stood at $2.6 billion, experiencing a sequential decline of 0.8% and a year-on-year decline of 1.2% in constant currency. For the full fiscal year 2025, IT Services revenue reached $10.51 billion, marking a 2.3% year-on-year degrowth. Despite revenue challenges, operating margins improved, reaching 17.5% in Q4 (flat sequentially, 110 bps YoY expansion) and 17.1% for the full year (almost 1% YoY expansion). Net income grew 6% QoQ in Q4 and 19% YoY for FY25, with EPS at INR 12.6, up 20% YoY.

    02

    Strong Deal Wins Amidst Market Uncertainty

    The company reported robust order bookings in Q4 FY25, totaling $4.0 billion, which represents a 13.4% sequential growth and 10.5% year-on-year growth. For the entire fiscal year, Wipro closed 63 large deals with a total value of $5.4 billion, reflecting a significant 17.5% year-on-year increase. This momentum in large deals is seen as a positive sign, indicating that the large deal engine is functioning effectively despite the prevailing uncertain macroeconomic environment.

    03

    Strategic Market Unit and Industry Sector Performance

    Geographically, Americas 1 grew 0.2% sequentially and 6% YoY, while Americas 2 degrew 1% sequentially and 1.8% YoY. Europe continued to face headwinds, degrowing 2.5% sequentially and 6.9% YoY. APMEA showed a sequential growth of 1% but degrew 4.9% YoY. In terms of industries, BFSI degrew 0.5% sequentially but grew 0.8% YoY, and Capco performed well, growing 6.5% sequentially and 11.5% YoY. However, sectors like Healthcare (-3.1% QoQ) and Energy, Manufacturing and Resources (-7% YoY) saw declines.

    04

    Q1 FY26 Guidance and Macroeconomic Headwinds

    Wipro provided cautious guidance for Q1 FY26, expecting IT Services revenue to be in the range of $2.505 billion to $2.557 billion, translating to a sequential decline of -3.5% to -1.5% in constant currency terms. This outlook is primarily driven by the uncertain macroeconomic environment, recent tariff announcements, and clients adopting a more measured approach to large transformation programs and discretionary spending. Management noted that clients are focused on cost, speed, and AI-led efficiency, which Wipro aims to address with its solutions.

    05

    Margin Trajectory and Operational Focus

    Despite revenue pressures, Wipro's operating margins expanded by 110 basis points year-on-year in Q4 to 17.5%, and by almost 1% for the full year to 17.1%. Management stated their endeavor is to maintain margins in a 'narrow band' in the coming quarters, acknowledging headwinds from a weak revenue environment and pricing pressure on cost takeout deals. Levers for margin maintenance include tight bench cost management, higher fixed price program productivity, and optimization of fixed spends without cutting into essential areas like sales and marketing.

    06

    Leveraging AI for Growth and Efficiency

    AI is becoming central to almost every opportunity, driving productivity and efficiency. Wipro is leveraging AI-powered solutions for end-to-end IT services, employee experience transformation, and infrastructure management. Recent wins include a five-year transformation program for a global technology leader and a partnership with a leading global food distributor, both incorporating AI solutions. Management emphasized that GenAI is not just about operating better but also about creating new revenue streams and changing the game for clients, citing examples like predictive maintenance for critical infrastructure in a European city.

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