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<ul><li>In Q4FY24, Coforge Ltd. (Coforge) reported revenue of Rs 2,359 Cr, up 1.5% QoQ and 1.8% QoQ (in CC terms) which stood below expectations.</li><li>The company’s operating profit stood at Rs 425 Cr, up 5.9% QoQ due to moderated operating expenses.</li><li>Its operating margins improved by 75bps to 18%, which was largely led by moderated operating expenses and higher utilization during the quarter. </li></ul><p><em>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.</em></p>

In Q4FY24, Coforge Ltd. (Coforge) reported revenue of Rs 2,359 Cr, up 1.5% QoQ and 1.8% QoQ (in CC terms) which stood below expectations.The company’s operating profit stood at Rs 425 Cr, up 5.9% QoQ due to moderated operating expenses.Its operating margins improved by 75bps to 18%, which was largely led by moderated operating expenses and higher utilization during the quarter. Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Coforge - Results Below Expectations; Strong Outlook Continues

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<ul><li>Sharekhan's research report onCoforge Fund-raising through QIP to assist the company in acquiring horizontal capability, forging partnerships/alliances and expansion in existing verticals or building new verticals.</li><li>The company expects a complete reversal of furloughs and deal ramp-ups to contribute to a sharp uptick in margins in Q4FY24.</li><li>Further, moderating attrition, peaking out of SG&amp;A expenses, higher offshoring and better utilization would aid in margins uptick in FY25.</li></ul><p><em>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.</em></p>

Sharekhan's research report onCoforge Fund-raising through QIP to assist the company in acquiring horizontal capability, forging partnerships/alliances and expansion in existing verticals or building new verticals.The company expects a complete reversal of furloughs and deal ramp-ups to contribute to a sharp uptick in margins in Q4FY24.Further, moderating attrition, peaking out of SG&amp;A expenses, higher offshoring and better utilization would aid in margins uptick in FY25.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Coforge Ltd - Well Placed to Deliver Top Quadrant Performance

<ul><li>In Q2FY24, Coforge Ltd (Coforge) reported revenue of Rs 2,276 Cr, up 2.5% QoQ and 2.8% QoQ (in CC terms) which stood above our expectations.</li><li>The company’s operating profit stood at Rs 347 Cr, up 4.8% QoQ due to moderated operating expenses.</li><li>Its operating margins improved by 30bps to 15.3%, which was largely led by moderated operating expenses as well as due to higher utilization during the quarter. </li></ul><p><em>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.</em></p>

In Q2FY24, Coforge Ltd (Coforge) reported revenue of Rs 2,276 Cr, up 2.5% QoQ and 2.8% QoQ (in CC terms) which stood above our expectations.The company’s operating profit stood at Rs 347 Cr, up 4.8% QoQ due to moderated operating expenses.Its operating margins improved by 30bps to 15.3%, which was largely led by moderated operating expenses as well as due to higher utilization during the quarter. Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Coforge Ltd. - Strong Execution; Robust Outlook

<div><div><div><div><ul><li><p>In Q1FY24, Coforge Ltd (Coforge) reported revenue of Rs 2,221 Cr, up 2.4% QoQ and 2.8% QoQ (in CC terms) which stood below than our expectations.</p></li><li><p>The company’s operating profit stood at Rs 332 Cr, reporting a decline of 16.8% on a QoQ basis due to higher operating expenses.</p></li><li><p>Its operating margins declined by 386bps to 14.9%, which was largely led by higher operating expenses, wage hikes, and a higher onsite expenses during the quarter.</p></li></ul><p><em>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.</em></p></div></div></div></div>

In Q1FY24, Coforge Ltd (Coforge) reported revenue of Rs 2,221 Cr, up 2.4% QoQ and 2.8% QoQ (in CC terms) which stood below than our expectations.The company’s operating profit stood at Rs 332 Cr, reporting a decline of 16.8% on a QoQ basis due to higher operating expenses.Its operating margins declined by 386bps to 14.9%, which was largely led by higher operating expenses, wage hikes, and a higher onsite expenses during the quarter.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Coforge Ltd. - Superior Execution; Robust Outlook

<ul><li>Accenture’s Q2FY24 results stood below street expectations on all financial and operational fronts.</li><li>Revenue for the quarter stood at $15.8 Bn, flat in local currency YoY and a decline of 0.1% in US$ terms.</li><li>It registered GAAP EPS of $2.63 for the quarter while adjusted EPS stood at $2.77, reporting 10% YoY growth.</li><li>The company’s new bookings stood at $21.6 Bn, which was its second-highest ever. </li></ul><p><em>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.</em></p>

Accenture’s Q2FY24 results stood below street expectations on all financial and operational fronts.Revenue for the quarter stood at $15.8 Bn, flat in local currency YoY and a decline of 0.1% in US$ terms.It registered GAAP EPS of $2.63 for the quarter while adjusted EPS stood at $2.77, reporting 10% YoY growth.The company’s new bookings stood at $21.6 Bn, which was its second-highest ever. Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Accenture - Uncertainty Persists; Long-Term Demand Continues Strong

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Coforge Limited provides information technology services. The Company serves customers in India.

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Coforge - Results Below Expectations; Strong Outlook Continues

In Q4FY24, Coforge Ltd. (Coforge) reported revenue of Rs 2,359 Cr, up 1.5% QoQ and 1.8% QoQ (in CC terms) which stood below expectations.

Axis Direct

Coforge Ltd - Well Placed to Deliver Top Quadrant Performance

Further, moderating attrition, peaking out of SG&A expenses, higher offshoring and better utilization would aid in margins uptick in FY25.

Sharekhan

Coforge Ltd. - Strong Execution; Robust Outlook

We recommend a BUY rating on the stock and assign a 24x P/E multiple to its FY25E earnings of Rs 238.7/share to arrive at a TP of Rs 5,615/share,...

Axis Direct

Coforge Ltd. - Superior Execution; Robust Outlook

In Q1FY24, Coforge Ltd (Coforge) reported revenue of Rs 2,221 Cr, up 2.4% QoQ and 2.8% QoQ (in CC terms) which stood below than our expectations.

Axis Direct

Accenture - Uncertainty Persists; Long-Term Demand Continues Strong

Accenture’s Q2FY24 results stood below street expectations on all financial and operational fronts. Revenue for the quarter stood at $15.8 Bn, flat...

Axis Direct