Infosys results Q2 2012 profit up 24%

Infosys results July 2012 revenues for the second quarter ending September 30, 2012 rose by 22%. The company reported a revenue of Rs 9,858 crore as compared to Rs 8,099 crore in the corresponding period a year ago.

After plunging as much as 8.8%, Infosys shares recouped losses after company clarified that the revenue growth forecast for the current fiscal year that ends in March 2013 does not include revenue from Lodestone Holding AG.

COMMENTARY

ANKUR RUDRA, ANALYST, AMBIT CAPITAL, MUMBAI

The numbers are quite disappointing. The company continues to lag its peers. The departure of the CFO will continue to be an overhang on the stock in the near term, although he is not leaving the company. The cut in EPS guidance is specially disappointing.

DIPEN SHAH, HEAD OF PRIVATE CLIENT GROUP RESEARCH AT KOTAK SECURITIES, MUMBAI

Earnings and revenue guidance is slightly disappointing, on the volume growth the company has done well.

We had expected some higher guidance because of Lodestone acquisition, that has not come, we need to see what are the reasons behind that.

ANKITA SOMANI, ANALYST, ANGEL BROKING, MUMBAI

Operating margins have declined. The lower dollar revenue guidance even after Lodestone acquisition means their business is under pressure. Management

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