The share price of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) will be in focus today as the company is set to announce its Q2FY26 earnings.
Apart from the financial numbers of this IT giant, market watchers will also closely analyse performance indicators, dividend announcements, and market reactions following the results.
Let’s take a look at the key factors to watch out for ahead of the Q2 result-
TCS share performance
In the last five trading sessions, the company’s share price surged nearly 5%. Over the past six months, it delivered a negative return of 6%, while on a yearly basis, it is down 28%. So far in 2025, the stock is down 26%.
The 52-week high of the share stands at Rs 4,494.90, and the low is Rs 2,866.60.
TCS Q2FY26 earnings announcement
TCS’s Board of Directors is scheduled to meet today, October 9, to review and approve the audited financial results for the second quarter and the first six months ending September 30, 2025. The results will be declared after market hours, setting the tone for IT sector earnings this week.
TCS interim dividend
Apart from the quarterly earnings, the company may also declare a second interim dividend for the current financial year (FY2025-26).
In an exchange filing on September 22, 2025, the company had indicated this possibility, highlighting its intent to reward shareholders in line with prior payouts.
TCS record date for dividend
For shareholders to be eligible for the second interim dividend, October 15 has been set as the record date. Only those whose names appear on the company’s register or in depository records on this date will qualify for the dividend payment.
TCS ex-date for dividend
TCS shares will trade ex-dividend on October 15, in line with the T+1 settlement cycle. As per the exchange filing on September 22, “the second interim dividend, if declared, shall be paid to the equity shareholders of the company whose names appear on the Register of Members of the Company or in the records of the Depositories as beneficial owners of the shares as on Wednesday, October 15, which is the record date fixed for the purpose.”
However, it is important to note that investors purchasing shares on or after this date are not going to be eligible for the dividend.
TCS dividend history highlights
Looking at the prior dividend announcements by the company, in FY2025-26, the IT behemoth paid an interim dividend of Rs 11 per share in July. In addition to this, TCS paid a final dividend of Rs 30 for FY2025 and a special dividend of Rs 66 in January.
What investor should watch
Today’s focus will be on profit growth, margin trends, and any guidance provided by the management. Alongside financial results, investors will also track market reaction to the interim dividend declaration and its impact on the share price in the near term.