HCL Tech vs TCS Q2 results dividend: Which IT stock offers more? Amount, record date, yield, earnings compared

What happened: TCS and HCL Technologies both announced Q2 FY27 results with an interim dividend of ₹12 per share. TCS set its record date for October 14, HCL Tech for October 16. Key numbers: HCL Tech net profit ₹5,132 crore, up 21%. TCS net profit ₹13,884 crore, up 15%. HCL Tech dividend yield 4.10%, TCS 4.7%. HCL Tech closed 0.47% higher at ₹1220; TCS closed 1.67% lower at ₹2126.90. Why it matters: The results show both IT firms growing profits, with HCL Tech posting faster annual net profit growth than TCS. Their dividend yields and stock returns over one, two and three years differ.

TCS and HCL Technologies both announced Q2 FY27 results with an interim dividend of ₹12 per share. TCS set its record date for October 14, HCL Tech for October 16.

The results show both IT firms growing profits, with HCL Tech posting faster annual net profit growth than TCS. Their dividend yields and stock returns over one, two and three years differ.