The IT stock hit a 52-week high of Rs 6,442 on January 5, 2024, but failed to hold the momentum. It closed at Rs 4,721 on April 23, 2024, which translates into a fall of over 26%. It has remained flat from a 3–6-month perspective, largely in line with the selling pressure seen in the IT index. The index has fallen over 7% in the last 3 months but rose a little over 10% in a 6-month time frame.
LTIMindtree needs to demonstrate visible translation of synergies to deals and revenue, and increase the growth gap with Tier 1 peers to justify premium valuations, said Kotak Institutional Equities.
The IT services company reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 1,151 crore for the quarter ended June, which was higher by 4%, compared with Rs 1,106 crore in the same quarter last year. Revenue from operations during the first quarter rose 14% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 8,702 crore. Both profit and revenue were slightly below the estimates. ET Now poll saw the profit figure around Rs 1,194 crore, while revenue was seen at Rs 8,770 crore.