TCS vs Infosys: Which IT Stock Stands Stronger in 2026?


    By Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ)

    Summary :



    TCS and Infosys show different strengths in 2026, with TCS reporting higher margins, ROE and deal scale, while Infosys recorded stronger FY26 growth and trades at lower valuation multiples.

    TCS vs Infosys 2026: Financials, Valuation & Growth

    TCS and Infosys are two large IT services firms in India. Their financial profiles differ in 2026: TCS is larger in size and reports higher margins and returns, while Infosys reported higher revenue and profit growth in FY26.

    During FY26, the revenue generated by TCS was ₹2,67,021 crore, and its adjusted operating margin was 25%. The revenue generated by Infosys was ₹1,78,650 crore, with a year-on-year growth rate of 9.6%, compared with 4.6% for TCS.

    TCS shows higher profitability and capital efficiency metrics in FY26, while Infosys shows higher revenue and profit growth and trades at lower valuation multiples over the same period.

    Business Models Compared: Where The Revenue Comes From

    TCS and Infosys operate across similar areas, including application development, cloud, consulting, infrastructure management, data analytics and AI-led transformation. The differences lie in scale, sector mix and geographic exposure.

    FY26 business mix

    Metric

    TCS

    Infosys

    Largest vertical

    BFSI: 32%

    Financial Services: 27.9%

    Second largest vertical

    Consumer Business: 15.5%

    Manufacturing: 16.3%

    North America

    48.60%

    56.10%

    Europe incl. UK

    32.80%

    32.10%

    (Source: TCS Annual Reports, Infosys Annual Reports, BSE, NSE, DSIJ)

    Financial services account for the largest revenue share for both firms. TCS recorded a BFSI contribution of 32% of total revenues in FY26, followed by consumer at 15.5% and life sciences and healthcare at 10.4%. Infosys generated 27.9% of revenue from financial services, 16.3% from manufacturing, 13.3% from energy, utilities, resources and services, and 12.9% from retail.

    The geographic mix also differs. TCS had 48.6% of its revenues from North America, compared with 56.1% for Infosys. Europe, comprising the UK at 17.4% and Continental Europe at 15.4%, contributed 32.8% to TCS revenues, compared with 32.1% for Infosys.

    Both companies operate internationally, with Infosys reporting a higher revenue share from North America. This exposure may make changes in US technology spending and enterprise IT budgets relevant to its results. 

    Financials Compared: Revenue, PAT, Margin and Growth (FY24 to FY26)

    The financial comparison shows a difference in profile: TCS reports higher scale and profitability, while Infosys reported higher revenue and profit growth in FY26.

    Particulars

    TCS FY24

    TCS FY25

    TCS FY26

    Infosys FY24

    Infosys FY25

    Infosys FY26

    Revenue

    ₹2,40,893 crore

    ₹2,55,324 crore

    ₹2,67,021 crore

    ₹1,53,670 crore

    ₹1,62,990 crore

    ₹1,78,650 crore

    Revenue growth

    6.80%

    6.00%

    4.60%

    4.70%

    6.10%

    9.60%

    PAT 

    ₹45,908 crore

    ₹48,553 crore

    ₹49,210 crore

    ₹26,233 crore

    ₹26,713 crore

    ₹29,440 crore

    PAT growth

    -

    5.80%

    1.40%

    -

    1.80%

    10.20%

    Operating margin*

    24.60%

    24.30%

    25.00%

    20.70%

    21.10%

    20.30%

     

    (Source: TCS Annual Reports, Infosys Annual Reports, BSE, NSE, DSIJ)

    TCS revenue increased from ₹2.41 lakh crore in FY24 to ₹2.67 lakh crore in FY26, with growth of 4.6% in FY26. In constant currency terms, FY26 revenue declined 2.4%, which the company partly attributed to the completion of a large transformation programme in India. Its operating margin was 25% in FY26, which it noted as a four-year high.

    Infosys reported revenue growth of 9.6% to ₹1,78,650 crore and PAT growth of 10.2% to ₹29,440 crore in the fiscal year ending March 2026. Revenue growth on a constant currency basis was 3.1%. Reported operating margin moved from 21.1% to 20.3% over the same period.

    The margin difference between the two companies remained in FY26. After adjusting Infosys's FY26 margin for the ₹1,289 crore Labour Code impact, its adjusted margin was 21.0%, around four percentage points below TCS.

    Note: TCS's FY24 and FY26 operating margin figures exclude disclosed one-off items. The PAT figures in the table are statutory reported PAT attributable to shareholders, so the profit comparison is on a reported basis.

    Valuation Compared: P/E, P/B, ROE and Dividend Yield

    Following the correction in IT stocks, valuation multiples for both companies have moderated. As of the reference date below, Infosys trades at lower multiples than TCS on both earnings and book value.

    Metric

    TCS

    Infosys

    P/E

    15.6x

    13.7x

    P/B

    7.5x

    4.6x

    FY26 ROE

    51.40%

    31.60%

    FY26 Dividend/Share

    ₹ 110

    ₹ 48

    Dividend Yield*

    4.90%

    4.40%

     

    (Source: TCS Annual Reports, Infosys Annual Reports, BSE, NSE, DSIJ)

    As of September 8, 2026, TCS was trading around ₹2,261, at a price-to-earnings multiple of about 16.4 times and a price-to-book of 7.7 times. Infosys, at around ₹1,095, traded at roughly 14.6 times earnings and 5.1 times book value.

    TCS's return on equity for FY26 was 51.4%, compared with 31.6% for Infosys. This difference in return on equity is one factor associated with the difference in valuation multiples between the two companies.

    On dividends, TCS paid ₹110 per share for FY26 compared with ₹48 for Infosys, corresponding to yields of roughly 4.9% and 4.4%, respectively, at the prices noted above.

    Infosys trades at lower valuation multiples than TCS across the metrics shown, while TCS reports higher profitability and return on equity figures. The data points are in different directions depending on which metric is weighted more heavily and do not resolve into a single conclusion on their own.

    Dividend yield is calculated using the FY26 dividend per share and September 8, 2026, market prices.

    Balance Sheet and Leverage

    Both companies report limited balance sheet leverage as of FY26.

    FY26 balance sheet metric

    Particulars

    TCS

    Infosys

    Cash and cash equivalents

    ₹6,417 crore

    ₹22,201 crore

    Current investments

    ₹33,770 crore

    ₹12,950 crore

    Shareholders' equity/net worth

    ₹1,07,240 crore

    ₹93,297 crore

    Interest-bearing borrowings

    No material debt

    No material debt

     

    (Source: TCS Annual Reports, Infosys Annual Reports, BSE, NSE, DSIJ)

    TCS ended FY26 with ₹33,770 crore in current investments and ₹6,417 crore in cash and cash equivalents, against shareholders' equity of ₹1,07,240 crore. The company reported no material interest-bearing borrowings, with liabilities primarily comprising lease obligations.

    Infosys reported ₹22,201 crore in cash and ₹12,950 crore in current investments, with a total equity of ₹93,297 crore. The company also reported no material interest-bearing debt, with lease liabilities related to its operations.

    Based on these figures, leverage does not appear to be a differentiating factor between TCS and Infosys. Both companies report cash, investment balances and limited debt that support funding of investments, acquisitions and shareholder payouts through internal cash generation.

    Technical Picture: Comparing TCS and Infosys

    The weekly chart of Infosys shows a breakdown from a bearish head-and-shoulders pattern. The stock is now approaching a key support zone that lines up with the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement of the rally from the March 2020 low to the December 2024 high.

    TCS vs Infosys 2026: Financials, Valuation & Growth

    On the contrary, TCS is still heading downwards in the weekly chart. The price structure displays a repetitive pattern of lower highs and lower lows, which indicates a strong sell-off where each attempted bounce has failed.

    TCS vs Infosys 2026: Financials, Valuation & Growth

    The stock has retraced nearly 78.6% of its rally from the March 2020 low to the September 2024 high. After finding some support near this level, TCS staged a pullback, but the recovery failed to clear the previous swing high, resulting in yet another lower high. The downtrend has since resumed. 

    Relative Strength Favours TCS

    To determine which stock is showing better momentum, the relative performance of TCS against Infosys provides useful insight. The relative strength chart has taken support near the lower end of its channel and has started moving higher, indicating an improving performance of TCS compared with Infosys.

    From the technical perspective and evidence available at present, it is likely that TCS has a relative advantage compared to Infosys. Nonetheless, both stocks are under correction.

    TCS vs Infosys 2026: Financials, Valuation & Growth

    Shareholding And Institutional Conviction: Who Is Buying Which

    The latest June 2026 shareholding data shows foreign institutional ownership declining in both TCS and Infosys, although domestic institutions remain significant shareholders.

    Shareholding Pattern

    TCS Mar 2026

    TCS June 2026

    Infosys Mar 2026

    Infosys June 2026

    Promoters

    71.77%

    71.77%

    14.38%

    13.82%

    FIIs

    9.66%

    9.07%

    28.45%

    27.09%

    DIIs

    13.33%

    13.40%

    43.13%

    42.76%

    Government

    0.00%

    0.00%

    0.00%

    0.00%

    Public

    5.24%

    5.76%

    14.04%

    16.33%

    (Source: TCS Annual Reports, Infosys Annual Reports, BSE, NSE, DSIJ)

    In TCS, FII ownership declined by 59 basis points quarter on quarter, while DII holdings increased to 13.40%. Promoter ownership remained unchanged at 71.77%. Infosys recorded a larger reduction in FII holding, from 28.45% to 27.09%, alongside a modest decline in domestic institutional ownership.

    The decline in Infosys promoter holdings should not be read entirely as promoter selling. During June, Shreyas Shibulal and Bhairavi Madhusudhan Shibulal were reclassified from the promoter group to the public category, which mechanically reduced the reported promoter percentage.

    Institutional ownership data does not point to a single conclusion in the TCS vs Infosys comparison. TCS shows a smaller change in domestic institutional ownership over the period.

    TCS vs Infosys: Comparison Across 10 Parameters

    A comparison relevant to IT services companies covers revenue growth, margins, deal wins, client relationships, employee metrics and emerging technology revenues.

    Key Metrics

    Metric

    TCS

    Infosys

    Q2 FY27 revenue

    ₹73,188 crore

    ₹49,244 crore

    Q2 FY27 YoY CC growth

    2.8%

    1.5%

    FY26 CC revenue growth

    11.2% decline

    10.7%

    Q2 FY27 operating margin

    24.00%

    21.00%

    FY26 large deal TCV

    $9.6 billion

    $5.2 billion

    FY27 revenue growth guidance

    _

    1%–2% in constant-currency terms

    AI Revenue Indicator

    $3.1 billion annualised AI revenue

    AI contributed 10.5% of quarterly revenue

    Net profit

    ₹13,884 crore

    ₹7,823 crore

    Net profit growth YoY

    14.9%

    6.2%

    FY27 operating margin guidance

    _

    20%–22%

    TCS and Infosys reported different strengths in Q2 FY27, with TCS maintaining higher operating margins and recording larger deal wins, while Infosys continued to report year-on-year revenue growth amid a cautious demand environment.

    TCS reported revenue of ₹73,188 crore, up 11.2% year-on-year, while net profit increased 14.9% to ₹13,884 crore. Its operating margin stood at 24%. The company recorded a large-deal total contract value (TCV) of $9.6 billion, equivalent to approximately ₹86,400 crore at an illustrative exchange rate of ₹90 per dollar. Annualised AI revenue reached $3.1 billion, crossing 10% of total revenue. Growth during the quarter was supported by banking and financial services, manufacturing, and technology and services.

    Infosys reported revenue of ₹49,244 crore, an increase of 10.7% year-on-year, while net profit attributable to shareholders rose approximately 6.2% to ₹7,823 crore. Its operating margin remained stable at 21%. The company secured $5.2 billion in large-deal TCV, of which 62% was classified as net-new business. AI contributed 10.5% of quarterly revenue, with AI revenue growing 29% sequentially.

    Looking ahead, Infosys revised its FY27 constant-currency revenue growth guidance to 1%–2%, while retaining its operating margin guidance of 20%–22%. TCS's results highlighted continued deal activity and AI-related demand, although constant-currency revenue growth remained modest. Overall, TCS reported higher profitability and larger deal wins, while Infosys continued to expand its AI business. Future performance at both companies will depend on deal execution, client spending and the pace of enterprise technology investment.

    TCS vs Infosys Over a 3-Year Horizon: Data Points to Consider

    For investors comparing TCS and Infosys over a longer horizon, the data separates into two categories: metrics related to earnings visibility and scale and metrics related to growth rate and valuation multiples.

    TCS reported higher figures on execution metrics, margins and client relationship metrics referenced above. It entered FY27 with a quarterly order book of $9.5 billion and annualised AI revenue of $2.6 billion for Q1 FY27. A leadership transition at TCS during this period is a factor relevant to future growth trends and client engagement.

    Q2 FY27 results provide an updated view of demand and business momentum at both companies. TCS reported a large-deal total contract value of $9.6 billion and annualised AI revenue of $3.1 billion during the quarter. Infosys recorded $5.2 billion in large-deal wins, with 62% classified as net-new business, while AI contributed 10.5% of its quarterly revenue. Infosys also revised its FY27 constant-currency revenue growth guidance to 1%–2%, while retaining its operating margin guidance of 20%–22%. TCS reported an operating margin of 24% for the quarter. These indicators offer a basis for assessing deal momentum, AI adoption and profitability, although future performance will depend on execution and client spending.

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