Infosys Dividend 2026: Rs 26 Per Share Interim Payout, Record Date, Q2 Profit Up 6.23% and What Shareholders Should Know

Infosys dividend 2026 matters to many retail investors, because Infosys is one of the most widely held stocks in India. The Infosys interim dividend of Rs 26 is 13% higher than the Rs 23 paid as the interim dividend last year (my calculation), even though profit growth was a more modest 6.23%.

This article on Infosys dividend 2026 covers the dividend dates, the Q2 numbers, guidance and deal wins, the dividend yield maths, the dividend history, valuation against peers, and how tax and the ex-dividend date work. It is educational and not a recommendation to buy or sell.

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Infosys Dividend 2026: Amount, Record Date and Payment Date

Infosys dividend 2026: detail	Information
Type of dividend	Interim dividend for FY27
Amount	Rs 26 per equity share (face value Rs 5)
Interim dividend last year	Rs 23 per share
Increase over last year (my calculation)	About 13%
Record date	3 Nov 2026 (Tuesday)
Payment date	11 Nov 2026 (Wednesday)
Results announced	23 Oct 2026

The Infosys record date and payment date for Infosys dividend 2026 are as reported by Whalesbook and NewsBytes, and the company's exchange filing is the final word. Only shareholders whose names are on the register on the record date receive the Infosys dividend 2026 payout, so it is the holding at the end of that day that counts.

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Infosys Q2 Results: Profit, Revenue and Margin

Infosys dividend 2026: Q2 FY27 metric	Q2 FY27	Change
Revenue	Rs 49,244 crore	Up about 10.7% year on year
Operating profit	Rs 10,330 crore	Up about 10.4% year on year
Net profit	Rs 7,823 crore	Up 6.23% year on year
Operating margin	21.0%	Steady
Basic earnings per share	Rs 19.32	Rs 17.76 a year ago

The Infosys Q2 results show revenue growing faster than profit. Revenue rose by about 10.7%, operating profit by 10.4% and net profit by 6.23%, which suggests that costs below the operating line, such as tax or other income, grew differently. The reports do not explain the gap, so the Infosys dividend 2026 story rests on the headline profit and not on a full breakdown.

Operating profit of Rs 10,330 crore on revenue of Rs 49,244 crore gives a margin of about 20.98% (my calculation), which matches the reported 21%. For Infosys dividend 2026, a stable margin supports the payout.

Guidance, Deal Wins and AI Business

Infosys dividend 2026: outlook item	Reported figure
FY27 revenue growth guidance	1% to 2% in constant currency, maintained
FY27 operating margin guidance	20% to 22%
Large deal wins in the quarter	$5.2 billion, including one deal above $2 billion
AI business share of revenue	Over 10%, growing 29% in the quarter
CFO comment on margins	Steady margins at 21% despite market volatility

The Infosys Q2 results kept the revenue guidance of 1% to 2%, so management did not raise or cut it. The deal figure and the comment on AI come from CEO Salil Parekh and CFO Jayesh Sanghrajka as quoted by NewsBytes. The Infosys dividend 2026 announcement is therefore paired with a maintained outlook. Infosys dividend 2026 does not come with a guidance change.

Infosys Dividend 2026 Yield and Income Maths

Infosys dividend 2026: input	Figure (my calculation)
Share price on 23 Oct 2026 (NSE, about 5 PM)	Rs 1,153.80
Interim dividend	Rs 26 per share
Yield on the interim dividend alone	About 2.25%
Dividend on 100 shares	Rs 2,600
Dividend on 500 shares	Rs 13,000
Interim dividend as a share of Q2 earnings per share	About 135% of Rs 19.32

The Infosys dividend 2026 payout of Rs 26 is larger than the Q2 earnings per share of Rs 19.32, which means the company is paying out more than one quarter of earnings in this interim. This is possible because Infosys has a strong cash position and a record of high payouts. The data provider shows a trailing earnings per share of Rs 74.72 before Q2, so Rs 26 is about 35% of that figure (my calculation).

The Infosys dividend 2026 yield of about 2.25% covers only the Infosys interim dividend. Infosys usually declares a final dividend after the full year as well, so the full year yield depends on what comes later.

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Infosys Dividend History: How Infosys Dividend 2026 Compares

Infosys dividend 2026: period	Dividend per share
FY22 (full year)	Rs 31
FY23 (full year)	Rs 34
FY24 (full year)	Rs 46
FY25 (full year)	Rs 43
FY26 (full year)	Rs 48
Interim dividend, Sep 2025	Rs 23
Interim dividend, Oct 2026	Rs 26

Full year dividends are data provider figures and include interim and final payouts. The history shows that Infosys dividend 2026 continues a long record of rising payouts, with the FY26 total at Rs 48. The board decides the final dividend after the year ends, so the full year total is not known yet.

Infosys Share Price, Valuation and Peers

Infosys dividend 2026: stock (NSE, 23 Oct 2026, about 5 PM)	Last price	Change on the day
Infosys	Rs 1,153.80	Up 0.04%
TCS	Rs 2,530.00	Up 0.92%
HCLTech	Rs 1,422.20	Up 0.04%
Wipro	Rs 189.84	Down 0.30%

Infosys dividend 2026: valuation measure	Figure
Price to earnings (data provider, trailing)	About 15.4, against an industry level of 17.86
Return on equity	33.24%
Debt to equity	0.10

Infosys closed almost unchanged at Rs 1,153.80 on 23 Oct 2026. The Infosys Q2 results may not be fully reflected in this price, because the next trading session is when most investors will react to the Infosys dividend 2026 announcement. These are data provider figures and not a view on where the stock will go.

The trailing price to earnings of about 15.4 is below the industry level of 17.86, and the return on equity of 33.24% is high. Valuation ratios are based on earnings before this quarter, so they will change once Q2 is included. For Infosys dividend 2026, the valuation data gives context and not a buy or sell signal.

Record Date, Ex-Dividend Date and Tax on Infosys Dividend 2026

Indian markets follow T+1 settlement, so shares bought today reach your demat account the next trading day. For the Infosys record date of 3 Nov 2026, the ex-dividend date normally falls on the record date, 3 Nov 2026, which means you need to buy the shares by the close of Monday, 2 Nov 2026 to be on the register. Please confirm the ex-dividend date on the NSE or BSE notice.

Tax on Infosys dividend 2026 works like other dividends. Dividend income is taxed in the hands of the shareholder at the slab rate. A resident individual may see tax deducted at source at 10% if dividend from a company exceeds Rs 10,000 in a financial year, so a holding of 500 shares would cross that level with Rs 13,000 (my calculation). Tax rules change, so check the current position with a tax advisor before you act on Infosys dividend 2026 or any dividend.

The share price usually adjusts downward by about the dividend amount on the ex-dividend date, all else equal. That means the Infosys interim dividend is a transfer of value from the share price to your bank account and not free money, and buying only for the dividend does not add return by itself.

What to Watch After the Infosys Dividend 2026 Announcement

1. The share price reaction to Infosys dividend 2026 and the Q2 numbers in the next session
2. The Infosys record date of 3 Nov 2026, the ex-dividend date and the price adjustment
3. Analyst views on the maintained 1% to 2% revenue guidance and the 20% to 22% margin range
4. Conversion of the $5.2 billion large deal wins into revenue and the Infosys Q2 results trend
5. The final dividend that the board may declare after the full year

Conclusion

Infosys dividend 2026 is Rs 26 per share, 13% higher than last year, with an Infosys record date of 3 Nov 2026 and payment on 11 Nov 2026. The Q2 numbers show profit up 6.23% to Rs 7,823 crore, a steady 21% margin and an unchanged guidance of 1% to 2%. Read the exchange filing and decide on your own horizon and risk profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the Infosys dividend 2026?

Ans. Infosys has declared an interim dividend of Rs 26 per equity share for FY27, up from Rs 23 per share as the interim dividend a year ago. That is a rise of about 13% by my calculation. The payout is for shareholders on the register on the record date.

What is the Infosys dividend record date and payment date?

Ans. The record date is 3 Nov 2026 and the payment date is 11 Nov 2026, as reported by Whalesbook and NewsBytes. Shareholders whose names are on the register at the end of the record date are eligible. Please confirm both dates in the company's exchange filing.

What were the Infosys Q2 FY27 results?

Ans. Infosys reported a net profit of Rs 7,823 crore, up 6.23% year on year, on revenue of Rs 49,244 crore, up about 10.7%. Operating profit was Rs 10,330 crore with an operating margin of about 21%. Basic earnings per share were Rs 19.32 against Rs 17.76 a year earlier.

Did Infosys change its FY27 guidance?

Ans. No, the reports say Infosys maintained its FY27 revenue growth guidance of 1% to 2% in constant currency. The operating margin guidance is 20% to 22%. Management also reported large deal wins of $5.2 billion, including one above $2 billion, as quoted by NewsBytes.

What is the dividend yield on the Infosys dividend 2026 payout?

Ans. At the closing price of Rs 1,153.80 on 23 Oct 2026, the Rs 26 interim dividend gives a yield of about 2.25% by my calculation. This covers only the interim payout, and a final dividend declared later would add to the full year yield. The yield changes as the share price moves.

When should I buy Infosys shares to get the dividend?

Ans. Under T+1 settlement the ex-dividend date normally falls on the record date, 3 Nov 2026, so you would need to own the shares by the close of 2 Nov 2026. Please confirm the exact ex-dividend date on the exchange notice. The share price usually adjusts by about the dividend amount on that day.

Is the Infosys dividend taxable?

Ans. Yes, dividend income is taxable in the hands of the shareholder at the applicable slab rate, and tax may be deducted at source at 10% if a resident individual's dividend from the company exceeds Rs 10,000 in a financial year. Tax rules can change, so please check with a tax advisor for your own case.

Is this article investment advice?

Ans. No. It is educational and not a recommendation to buy or sell. Please check the figures against company filings and your own risk profile before you act on anything you read here.