Hold Wipro; target of Rs 166: Prabhudas Lilladher
Wipro (WPRO) reported flat IT Services revenue growth in Q2FY27, beating estimates, with EBIT margin expanding to 16.5%. Bookings declined, but management expects Q3 deal closures to support Q4 revenue. Prabhudas Lilladher maintains a target of Rs 166, citing AI growth opportunities but noting weakness in traditional IT spending.
How this was made

The 30-second read
Why it matters
The earnings release introduces new guidance and highlights booking weakness, which may influence investor sentiment and short‑term price action.
Market read
The report provides fresh earnings data for Wipro, affecting its stock and potentially the broader Indian IT services sector.
What to watch
Rupee depreciation benefits earnings; delayed deals may materialize in Q4, providing upside potential.
Background
Wipro's Q2 FY27 performance shows flat revenue growth, modest margin improvement, and a sharp decline in total contract value bookings.
Ticker impact
Wipro reported Q2 FY27 results with flat revenue, margin expansion and new guidance, a fresh earnings disclosure.
potential downside as market prices in muted guidance and weak bookings
First report of earnings and guidance provides new data; margin beat may limit downside, but revenue weakness and lower bookings likely weigh on price.
Market effects
IT services sector may see broader scrutiny on booking trends and AI investment outlook.
Indian tech stocks could face pressure if weak bookings are seen as a sector signal.
Limited; primarily impacts Wipro and comparable Indian IT firms.
Counterpoint
Margin expansion and AI initiatives could support a longer‑term upside despite short‑term revenue softness.
Key entities
- companyWipro
Indian IT services firm reporting Q2 FY27 results.

