1. Q3 FY26 Financial Results (Quarter Ended Dec 31, 2025) Persistent Systems reported a robust set of numbers in late January, extending its streak to 23 consecutive quarters of revenue growth. Revenue: $422.5 Million, up 17.3% YoY. In INR: ₹3,778 Crore, up 23.4% YoY. Net Profit: ₹439 Crore, up 17.8% YoY. Note: Sequentially (QoQ), profit dipped slightly (~6.8%) due to a one-time impact of ₹55-60 Crore related to provisioning for new labor codes (similar to MRF and CEAT). Operational Resilience: EBIT Margin: Reported at 14.4%. However, adjusted for the one-off labor code impact, the normalized margin was 16.7%, showing operational efficiency. Order Book: Secured $674.5 Million in Total Contract Value (TCV), indicating strong future revenue visibility. 2. Corporate Action: Dividend Status Interim Dividend: The company declared an interim dividend of ₹22 per share (440%). Status: The stock turned Ex-Dividend on January 27, 2026. Payment: If you held the stock on that date, the payment process would have been initiated by mid-February (typically within 30 days). 3. Strategic News & Recognition Fastest Growing Brand: In a report released last week (Feb 11, 2026), Brand Finance named Persistent Systems the "Fastest Growing IT Services Brand Globally" for 2026, with its brand value jumping 22% to nearly $1 Billion.