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New CMO Hire Signals Sharper Global Push

📅 Date: June 18, 2025

In June 2025, Persistent Systems appointed Shimona Chadha as its Chief Marketing Officer. Chadha comes with deep experience from HCLTech and is well-known for scaling large IT brands globally. For investors, this signals that Persistent is serious about branding itself as a top-tier digital engineering player — not just a mid-cap service provider. With nearly 80% of revenue from the US and Europe, a stronger global marketing engine can help deepen client relationships and tap larger wallet share. This hire also shows the management’s intent to strengthen the leadership bench, which has been a recurring investor ask as the company scales towards its USD 2 billion revenue goal by FY27.

Investor takeaway: Good leadership moves matter. Persistent is making sure it’s not just winning deals but positioning itself as a thought leader in its niche.

2. FY25 Annual Performance: Big Clients, Bigger Margins

📅 Date: April 25, 2025

For the full year FY25, Persistent’s revenue crossed USD 1.409 billion, up 18.8% YoY. More importantly, its EBIT margin improved to 14.7%, up 30 bps from FY24. EPS rose nearly 26% YoY to Rs. 91.20. What’s notable is how this growth is not just volume-based — it’s driven by larger clients spending more, which means higher revenue stability. Top 5 clients grew by over 35%, and the number of clients contributing $10M+ rose from 17 to 21.

The board also approved a total dividend of Rs. 35/share, reflecting a 39% payout ratio, which is healthy for an IT services company reinvesting in new platforms and M&A.

Investor takeaway: The story here isn’t just top-line growth — it’s quality growth, backed by deeper client relationships and expanding operating margins.

Q4 FY25: Revenue Up 20% — But How Sustainable?

📅 Date: April 25, 2025

In Q4 FY25 alone, Persistent posted USD 375.2 million in revenue, up 20.7% YoY, with EBIT margin up by 70 bps QoQ. The profit for the quarter jumped to Rs. 395.76 crore, a 25% increase YoY. Operational cash flow conversion stayed strong at 108.4% of PAT, meaning earnings quality is good.

However, a small portion of margin expansion came from one-time items like earn-out credits and FX gains. Investors should watch how sustainable the 15%+ EBIT band is, especially since the company’s SG&A spend and hiring costs are likely to rise as it chases more large deals.

Investor takeaway: Q4 shows Persistent is executing better than peers, but track margin sustainability — one-offs can inflate short-term numbers.

4. Outpacing Big IT Names: Why It Matters

📅 Date: May 6, 2025

One of the biggest signs of Persistent’s execution strength is its revenue growth versus larger peers. While Persistent delivered 25% YoY growth for Q4 FY25, Infosys reported a decline of 4.2% and TCS saw less than 1% growth.

How did Persistent buck the trend? Its bets on AI-led solutions, proprietary platforms like SASVA, and partnerships with NVIDIA and Google keep it plugged into high-demand areas like GenAI and cloud modernisation. Plus, its top 10 clients now make up 42% of revenue, up from 40%, showing that large accounts are scaling.

Investor takeaway: For investors looking for mid-cap IT stocks beating the industry slowdown, Persistent stands out. But high growth often comes at a valuation premium, so watch for any margin slip-ups or macro delays.

Analyst Targets: The Valuation Debate

📅 Date: June 17, 2025

Market analysts remain cautiously optimistic. Sharekhan maintains a Buy with a target of Rs. 7,000, while Motilal Oswal sees Rs. 6,450. However, ICICI Securities is more cautious, giving a ‘Reduce’ rating with a lower target of Rs. 4,550, citing valuation risk and macro caution.

This spread shows that while Persistent’s growth, patent portfolio, and Data & AI practice are strong, the stock’s recent run-up prices in a lot of optimism. Investors should factor in the company’s longer deal cycles and seasonality — management itself has flagged elongated decision-making due to global macro factors.

Investor takeaway: When a stock trades at a premium to peers, execution risk becomes a bigger deal. Stay updated on deal wins, margin trends, and how the pipeline converts in FY26.

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