Fri Oct 18 10:14:34 UTC 2024: ## Infosys Reports Solid Q2 Results with Revenue and Profit Growth
**Bangalore, India – October 18, 2024** – Infosys, a leading global technology consulting and services company, announced strong second quarter results on October 17th, showcasing consistent growth across key metrics.
The company reported a 5.11% year-over-year increase in revenue and a 4.73% rise in profit. Compared to the previous quarter, revenue saw a 4.25% growth, while profit increased by 2.17%. This positive performance suggests the company is navigating the current market landscape effectively.
Infosys also demonstrated improved cost management strategies, with Selling, General & Administrative expenses declining by 2.31% quarter-over-quarter, despite a 5.32% year-over-year increase. Operating income also showed positive momentum, up by 4.36% quarter-over-quarter and 4.53% year-over-year.
Earnings Per Share (EPS) for the quarter stood at ₹15.84, reflecting a 4.29% year-over-year increase, demonstrating consistent profitability. This positive result is likely to boost investor confidence.
In the market, Infosys has been performing well with a 2.56% return in the past week, 39.45% over the past six months, and a year-to-date return of 28.28%. The company’s strong market capitalization of ₹815167.4 Cr, with a 52-week high of ₹1991.45 and a low of ₹1344.08, reflects its stability in the tech sector.
Analyst sentiment towards Infosys is positive, with 15 analysts rating it as Buy and 11 rating it as Strong Buy, resulting in a consensus recommendation of Buy. This overall positive outlook suggests that analysts are confident in the company’s future prospects.
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