Rs 18 Dividend On This IT Stock: Persistent Systems Q4 PAT Jumps 20% QoQ, Check Dividend Payout Details

Persistent Systems reported a healthy March 2026 quarter, with net profit rising by 20.4% QoQ and 33.7% YoY to Rs 529.26 crore. The company's revenue was also steady. In other good news, Persistent has announced a final dividend of Rs 19 per share for financial year 2025-26.

Persistent Systems Q4 Results:

The consolidated net profit stood at Rs 529.26 crore, registering a growth of 20.4% QoQ and 33.7% YoY. While net profit margins stood at 13.1%.

In terms of top-line, the company recorded revenue of Rs 4,055.94 crore, registering an upside of 7.4% QoQ and 25.1% YoY. In dollar terms, the revenue was at $436 million, with 3.2% QoQ growth and 16.2% YoY surge.

"We delivered 17.4% year-on-year revenue growth in FY26, with an EBIT margin of 15.6%. I am pleased to share that we have declared a full-year dividend of ₹40 per share. Q4 FY26 marked our 24th sequential quarter of growth, reflecting the consistency of our execution and alignment to client demand in a market being shaped by AI. As AI adoption accelerates, our AI-first strategy is strengthening our operating model and improving the quality and scale of delivery across the business," said Sandeep Kalra,Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, Persistent.

Further, Kalra added, "Our growth momentum continues to be recognized in the market, with Brand Finance naming Persistent the fastest-growing IT services brand globally in 2026."

The company's order book for the fourth quarter of March 2026, was at $600.8 million in Total Contract Value (TCV) and $445.1 million in Annual Contract Value (ACV).

Additionally, Dr.Anand Deshpande, Founder, Chairman and Managing Director, Persistent said, "Our approach has consistently been to build capabilities ahead of demand. Over the past 36 years, we have invested in strengthening our engineering depth and data foundations, which are now finding greater application as AI adoption scales across enterprises."

He added, "These investments are leading to deeper client relationships and a more meaningful role in how our clients are reshaping their businesses in the context of AI. We will continue to build and adapt our capabilities as the market evolves, with the same long-term discipline."

Persistent Systems Dividend:

The company has recommended a dividend of Rs 18 per share with a face value of Rs 5 each for FY26. This Final Dividend is subject to the approval of Members at the ensuing 36th Annual General Meeting of the Company.

It said, "the Book Closure and Record date for the purpose of payment of the Final Dividend for the Financial Year 2025-26 will be determined later and will be informed separately."

Persistent Systems Share Price:

After the closing bell, Persistent Systems share price ended at Rs 5369, up by 0.88% on BSE, with market cap of Rs 84,695.98 crore.