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Revenue:$471 million, 2.1% sequential growth, 8.3% YoY growth in constant currency.
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Direct Revenue:$465 million, 2.2% sequential growth, 9.9% YoY growth in constant currency.
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Net New TCV:$461 million, fifth consecutive quarter above $400 million.
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EBIT Margin:14.75% to 15.75% target band, down by 60 basis points due to ramp-up and acquisition costs.
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Operating Cash Flow:$39 million for the quarter.
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EPS:INR 25.6, decreased 4% sequentially.
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DSO:95 days, expected to improve through the year.
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Pipeline Growth:8% sequentially, 28% YoY; AI-led deals now 70% of pipeline.
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Geographical Performance:Americas grew 3.9% sequentially, 11.4% YoY; RoW grew 6.1% QoQ in constant currency.
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Service Line Performance:Enterprise applications grew 11.9% YoY; VP grew 12.7% sequentially, 14% YoY.
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Sector Performance:BFS grew 9.4% YoY; Insurance grew 17.8% YoY; TMT grew 16.4% sequentially, 13.6% YoY.
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Release Date: July 24, 2026
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
Positive Points
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Mphasis Ltd ( BOM:526299 ) reported strong Q1 FY27 revenue growth of 8.3% year-over-year in constant currency terms, reflecting robust deal conversion and expanding momentum in AI-led offerings.
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The company has seen a significant increase in its pipeline, which has grown to 2.8 times its original size, reaching an all-time high at the end of Q1.
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Mphasis Ltd ( BOM:526299 ) has maintained its FY27 guidance for high single-digit to low double-digit growth in constant currency, despite the uncertain macro-environment.
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The launch of the Tria platform has been well-received, with multiple opportunities moving from conversation to closure within seven weeks of its launch.
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The company has successfully expanded its client base, adding five clients in the $20 million-plus band on a trailing 12-month basis, reflecting wallet share expansion and successful ramp-up of large deals.
Negative Points
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Q1 FY27 EBIT margin was down by 60 basis points, impacted by ramp-up costs of new deal wins and acquisition costs.
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The insurance segment experienced a sequential decline of 3.1% in constant currency terms, following four consecutive quarters of strong growth.
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There is a noted increase in competitive intensity in traditional deals, with pricing pressure becoming more intense.
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The company's operating cash flow conversion is expected to remain at 80% of net income for FY27, which is below the industry norm.
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The correlation between trailing 12-month total contract value (TCV) and revenue has decreased, indicating a higher mix of short burst deals that are consumed quickly.
Q & A Highlights
Q: How is the current demand environment affecting Mphasis, especially with client-specific issues in insurance and logistics? A: Nitin Rakesh, CEO, explained that the macro environment is complex, leading to client caution in committing to programs. However, Mphasis is focusing on AI-led solutions and opportunity maximization, which involves addressing strategic initiatives and embedding AI into business strategies. The company is confident in its pipeline and client conversations, despite potential macroeconomic volatility.
Q: What is the impact of the Red Oak consolidation on Mphasis's growth outlook for the next quarter? A: Aravind Viswanathan, CFO, stated that the Red Oak consolidation is included in the growth outlook, but it will not have a full quarter impact in Q2. The growth commentary is broad-based, reflecting momentum from strong deal wins and headcount increases, not just the Red Oak transaction.
Q: How does Mphasis view the trade-off between growth and margins, especially with the adoption of Tria? A: Nitin Rakesh, CEO, emphasized that the company is not sacrificing margins for growth. The focus is on platform adoption and selling deals with a component of ARR and managed services, which provides operating leverage. Mphasis aims to expand gross margins as platform adoption grows, balancing reinvestment and profitability.
Q: What is Mphasis's approach to AI adoption and customization for clients? A: Nitin Rakesh, CEO, highlighted that large enterprises are cautious about adopting frontier models due to cost and obsolescence risks. Mphasis focuses on building a stack that allows enterprise adoption at scale without dependence on specific models. The company sees opportunities in helping clients build SLMs and governance layers, supported by Tria.
Q: How does Mphasis handle competitive intensity in the market, especially in traditional deals? A: Nitin Rakesh, CEO, noted that competitive intensity is increasing in traditional deals, but Mphasis is not competing on price. Instead, the company focuses on AI deployment that transforms operations and offers outcome-based pricing, avoiding the discounting game associated with effort-based pricing.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
