Infosys Q4 results

Infosys reported 1.46% rise in net profit to Rs 1249 crore on a 6.34% growth in revenue to Rs 4542 crore in Q4 March 2008 over Q3 December 2007.

Infosys' operating profit rose 6.17% to Rs 1478 crore in Q4 March 2008 over Q3 December 2007. The core operating profit margin was 32.54%, slightly lower than 32.59% in Q3 December 2007.

Infosys has given guidance of a between 16.3% to 18.3% growth in earnings per share (EPS) to between Rs 92.32 to Rs 93.92 for the year ending March 2009 over the year ending March 2008. It has given guidance of a between 19.2% to 21.1% growth in revenue to between Rs 19894 crore to Rs 20214 crore for the year ending March 2009 over the year ending March 2008

As per US GAAP, Infosys has given guidance of a 16.7% to 18.7% growth in earnings per American Depository Shares at between $2.31 to $2.35 for the year ending March 2009 over the year ending March 2008. It has given guidance of a between 19% to 21% growth in revenue as per US GAAP to between $4.97 billion to $5.05 billion for the year ending March 2009 over the year ending March 2008

Infosys said pricing environment remained stable in Q4 March 2008.

Infosys management today said there are significant growth opportunities for the company in the medium to long term. The company, however, may face short-term challenges due to global economic uncertainties. Another major booster for the counter was the company's announcement that it has decided to increase the dividend payout ratio to up to 30% of net profits from the current year from 20% thus far.