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Infosys Share Price: IT Stock rebounds 16% from 52-week low, remains down 30% in 2026 — Can Q2 results fuel rally?

Infosys reported a 0.69% Q2 profit increase to Rs 7,823 crore and 2.14% revenue growth to Rs 49,244 crore. It lowered FY27 revenue growth guidance to 1-2% from 1.5-3%, citing challenging demand. AI services grew 29% QoQ, contributing 10.5% of total revenue. Shares are down 30% YTD, trading at Rs 1,142.40. Analysts have mixed views: Motilal Oswal (Buy, Rs 1,300 target) and CLSA (Hold, Rs 1,003 target).

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Published Oct 26, 2026, 4:46 AM UTC
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Primary signal
$INFY
Bearish
high confidence
Mentioned
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Relevance
8/10
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$INFYBearishMed
01

Why it matters

The guidance reduction signals weaker demand, but AI revenue growth and large contract wins provide a counterbalance.

02

Market read

Earnings and guidance update for a large-cap IT firm; potential short‑term downside with longer‑term upside from AI contracts.

03

What to watch

Large $5.2 bn deal wins and a mega AI contract could offset slower organic growth in FY28.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: today

Background

Infosys is a leading Indian IT services firm; its earnings and guidance drive market expectations for the sector.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$INFYBearishHigh confidence
Context

Infosys reported Q2 FY27 net profit and lowered FY27 revenue growth guidance to 1-2% from 1.5-3%, a fresh earnings and guidance update.

Expected impact

likely pressure as the market prices in the lower revenue growth guidance

Evidence & confidence

Revenue guidance is a key driver for valuation; the downgrade from prior expectations signals weaker future earnings.

Market effects

Sector

The cut may weigh on the broader Indian IT services sector as peers face similar demand headwinds.

Regional

Indian market sentiment could dip, especially for export‑oriented tech stocks.

Global

Limited; primarily affects investors with exposure to Infosys and related IT equities.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

If AI revenue acceleration continues, the guidance cut may be temporary and the stock could rebound.

Key entities

  • company
    Infosys

    Indian IT services provider

  • analyst
    Motilal Oswal

    Broker providing earnings commentary and target price

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StoryInfosys cuts FY27 revenue growth outlook to 1‑2% as pricing pressure and weak North America demand weigh on Q2 results

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