Weekly Recap: Q2 revenue, AI growth and Guidance cut, wage margin risk
Infosys (INFY) reported Q2 revenue of ₹492.44B, with AI revenue rising 29% QoQ to 10.5% of sales. The company cut guidance due to pricing pressure and wage risks, causing a ~7% after-hours drop. Large deals totaled $5.2B, and management expects mega deals to add 1% to next fiscal year's revenue. Geographic revenue varied, with India down 3.5%.
How this was made

The 30-second read
Why it matters
The earnings release and guidance cut are likely to trigger sell‑side activity, especially in the after‑hours session, as investors reassess margin outlook.
Market read
First‑report earnings and guidance cut for a large‑cap ADR, causing a notable price move and immediate trading implications.
What to watch
The $5.2 B large‑deal pipeline and projected 1% revenue uplift from mega‑deals next fiscal year may mitigate the short‑term downside.
Background
Infosys is a leading Indian IT services firm listed in the US as ADR INFY. The company highlighted AI revenue growth but warned of pricing pressure and wage‑margin risk, prompting a guidance reduction.
Ticker impact
Infosys ADR reported Q2 revenue and AI growth but cut guidance, causing a ~7% after‑hours price drop.
downward pressure as the market prices in weaker guidance and wage‑margin risk.
The article is the first disclosure of the earnings and guidance cut, includes a material 7% price move, and cites specific margin and wage concerns.
Market effects
Potential headwinds for Indian IT services and AI‑related outsourcing contracts.
Negative bias for Indian equities and ADRs in the near term.
Limited to tech‑focused investors tracking large‑cap earnings and AI spend trends.
Counterpoint
If AI revenue continues to accelerate, the guidance cut may be temporary and could present a buying opportunity on the dip.
Key entities
- companyInfosys Limited
Indian IT services provider, subject of the earnings release.
- executiveJayesh Sanghrajka
CFO of Infosys who explained the guidance cut.

