Nifty IT Stocks

According to Jefferies, analysts' consensus revenue growth estimates for CY24 have been lowered for top clients of all IT firms, barring Wipro, with the highest cuts for HCL Tech and Tech Mahindra

Shares of Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, HCL Technologies, Coforge and Persistent Systems are indicating chart structures that reflect resumption of their short-to-medium term upmove.

Since January 6, the IT index rallied 9 per cent, as compared to 1.6 per cent rise in the Nifty50

In Friday's trade, the stock gained marginally to close at Rs 1,077 per share, as against 0.5 per cent rise in the S&P BSE Sensex

On the bourses, Wipro underperformed peers as shares dropped 0.5 per cent, while TCS, HCL Technologies, and Infosys rose up to 11 per cent in Q3FY23

HCL Tech Q3 preview: As per five brokerage estimates, analysts peg EBIT margins to see an uptick in the range of 53-60 basis points (bps) QoQ to 18.5 per cent in Q3FY23

TCS Q3 results: QoQ decline of 2,200 employees in the total headcount and de-growth of 3.7 per cent in deal bookings at $7.8 billion are indicators that point towards a slowdown, analysts say

The overall trend in the IT stocks have remained laggard and continues to bear high risk element.

TCS Q3 results preview: As per brokerage estimates, TCS may post up to 18 per cent Yo revenue growth to an average of Rs 57,446 crore. The bottom line could rise 10-16 per cent to around Rs 11,046 cr

Paytm, Policybazaar, Zomato, and Nykaa have been the worst hit, falling between 50.5 per cent and 60 per cent thus far in 2022

Sensex declines in 4 out of 5 sessions in the week, Nifty50 in 3 sessions

Indian IT valuations, the brokerage and research house argues, are at large premium to history despite material correction from the top

The Nifty IT index has recovered smartly from its September lows, and if the current momentum sustains select IT stocks could witness a medium-term bullish trend.

Stellar long-term track record, growing digitalisation augur well for IT sector funds

The company also announced its fourth share buyback offer worth Rs 9,300 crore, at a price of Rs 1,850 per share.

The IT major has increased the lower end of the revenue guidance keeping upper end constant i.e. revenue guidance changed from 14-16 per cent to 15-16 per cent in constant currency terms.

Infosys Q2 results preview: The company's margins are expected to improve by around 30 basis points (bps) on a quarterly basis (QoQ) to 20.3 per cent vs 20.1 per cent in Q1FY23 and 21.5 per cent in Q4

The stock underperformed both the Nifty and the Nifty IT index, which fell 1.5% and 2%, respectively

The IT major reported net profit of Rs 10,431 crore, up 8.4 per cent year-on-year (YoY) and 10 per cent quarter-on-quarter (QoQ)

There is an "Inverse Head and Shoulder" pattern getting established on the daily chart. Technically, this pattern breakout over Rs 3,150 levels would add aggressive bets on the stock.