Persistent Systems has declared an interim dividend of ₹22 per equity share of face value ₹5 for the financial year 2025–26. The decision was approved by the company’s board of directors at its meeting held on January 20, 2026.
The company has fixed January 27, 2026, Tuesday, as the record date for determining eligibility for the interim dividend. Persistent Systems stated that the dividend amount will be credited to shareholders’ accounts within 30 days from the date of declaration.
Persistent Systems reported mixed financial results for the third quarter. On a quarter-on-quarter basis, net profit declined 6.8 percent to ₹439.4 crore, while total income increased 5.5 percent to ₹3,778.2 crore. In the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year, the company had reported a net profit of ₹471.4 crore and income of ₹3,580.7 crore.
The company said the quarter was impacted by a one-time cost of approximately ₹89 crore due to the implementation of new labour laws. Persistent Systems stated that the impact was temporary.
Commenting on the business environment, Chief Executive Officer Sandeep Kalra said demand for services related to data, cloud, and digital engineering remained firm. He said the company continues to execute large and complex projects and is using artificial intelligence to improve operational processes, speed, and productivity. Kalra added that the company is focusing on leveraging new technology opportunities to strengthen its business.
For the quarter ended December 2025, Persistent Systems reported total order bookings of $674.5 million and an annual contract value of $501.9 million.
On the stock market, shares of Persistent Systems closed at ₹6,147.50 on January 23, 2026, down 2.71 percent from the previous close. Over the past 10 years, the stock has delivered a return of about 1,991 percent.
Persistent Systems is a constituent of the BSE 100 index and has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹96,976.81 crore.
