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WNS (HOLDINGS) LTD (WNS)·Q4 2025 Earnings Summary

Executive Summary

  • WNS delivered sequential growth and margin expansion in Q4 FY2025: Revenue $336.3M (+1.0% q/q, -0.2% y/y) and net revenue (“revenue less repair payments”) $323.3M (+1.3% q/q, -0.8% y/y); adjusted operating margin rose to 21.4% (from 19.3% in Q3) .
  • Results beat S&P Global consensus: revenue $336.3M vs $323.6M est.* and adjusted EPS $1.45 vs $1.41 est.*, aided by broad-based demand, productivity and FX tailwinds; GAAP profit also benefited from a $12.2M facility sale in India .
  • FY2026 guidance: net revenue (rev less repair) $1,352–$1,404M (+7–11% y/y), ANI $199–$211M, adjusted EPS $4.43–$4.70 on ~44.9M diluted shares; includes ~2% revenue from Kipi.ai; capex up to $65M; ~90% revenue visibility at midpoint .
  • Catalysts: signing two large multi‑year transformational deals (BFSI, corporate travel), Kipi.ai acquisition (600+ Snowflake-certified staff) to accelerate data/AI; near-term watch items include seasonally soft Q1 margin cadence (17–17.5%) before sequential improvement through FY2026 .

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

  • What Went Well

    • Sequential growth resumed with margin expansion: constant-currency net revenue +2.6% q/q and adjusted operating margin >200 bps expansion; “generated strong free cash flow” (CEO) .
    • Strategic execution: closed two large transformational deals (BFSI risk ops and corporate travel operations); expect revenue contribution beginning H1 FY2026 .
    • Capability upgrade: acquired Kipi.ai to deepen data, analytics and AI; 600+ employees and extensive Snowflake talent pool enhance differentiation (CEO) .
  • What Went Wrong

    • Top-line y/y softness persisted: Q4 revenue -0.2% y/y and net revenue -0.8% y/y, reflecting a large healthcare client loss, lower online travel volumes, and FX headwinds .
    • Elevated attrition: global attrition rose to 39% (vs 32% in Q3), though management framed entry-level churn as manageable .
    • Near-term margin headwind: Q1 FY2026 adjusted operating margin expected at 17–17.5% given seasonal productivity/wage increases and ramp costs, then improving through the year .

Financial Results

MetricQ4 2024Q2 2025Q3 2025Q4 2025Q4 2025 Consensus*
Revenue ($M)$336.8 $322.6 $333.0 $336.3 $323.6*
Revenue less repair payments ($M)$325.9 $310.7 $319.1 $323.3 N/A
GAAP Diluted EPS ($)$0.30 $0.92 $1.07 $1.12 N/A
Adjusted Diluted EPS ($)$1.12 $1.13 $1.04 $1.45 $1.41*
Adjusted Operating Margin (%)20.9% 18.6% 19.3% 21.4% N/A
Net Income Margin (GAAP, %)4.3% 13.0% 14.6% 15.1% N/A
Adjusted Net Income Margin (%)16.6% 16.6% 14.7% 20.5% N/A
Q4 2025 ComparisonValue
QoQ: Revenue growth vs Q3 2025+1.0% (336.3 vs 333.0)
YoY: Revenue growth vs Q4 2024-0.2% (336.3 vs 336.8)
QoQ: Adjusted EPS growth vs Q3 2025+39.4% (1.45 vs 1.04)
YoY: Adjusted EPS growth vs Q4 2024+29.5% (1.45 vs 1.12)
Vs Consensus: Revenue surprise+$12.6M / +3.9% (336.3 vs 323.6)*
Vs Consensus: Adjusted EPS surprise+$0.04 / +2.9% (1.45 vs 1.41)*
  • Drivers and notes: YoY headwinds from a large healthcare client loss, lower online travel volumes, and FX; sequential improvement from broad-based growth partly offset by completion of a utilities platform migration and FX . GAAP profit benefited from a $12.2M facility asset sale; adjusted margin improved on operating leverage, productivity, and FX .

Balance sheet and cash flow trend

MetricQ2 2025Q3 2025Q4 2025
Cash & Investments ($M)$221.5 $231.5 $267.4
Total Debt ($M)$262.8 $199.6 $243.5
Cash from Operations ($M)$43.6 $88.7 $53.4
Capex ($M)$12.7 $12.1 $18.6
Debt Repayments ($M)$43.0 $58.4 $33.0

KPIs

KPIQ2 2025Q3 2025Q4 2025
New Clients Added9 7 9
Expansions41 52 50
DSO (days)38 34 34
Global Headcount62,951 63,390 64,505
Attrition Rate34% 32% 39%
Billed Seat Capacity43,108 43,550 42,494
Work from Office (%)72% 71% 32%

Segment breakdown: Not quantitatively disclosed in the Q4 8‑K; narrative highlights include large BFSI deal (risk ops for a major payments platform) and corporate travel management deal ramping in H1 FY2026 .

Guidance Changes

MetricPeriodPrevious GuidanceCurrent GuidanceChange
Revenue less repair paymentsFY2026N/A$1,352M–$1,404M; +7–11% y/y; GBP/USD 1.29New
Adjusted Net Income (ANI)FY2026N/A$199M–$211M; USD/INR 87.0New
Adjusted Diluted EPSFY2026N/A$4.43–$4.70 on ~44.9M diluted shares; excludes FY2025 non‑recurring benefits [press release references $0.46; CFO referenced ~$0.49]New; note disclosure variance
CapexFY2026N/AUp to $65MNew
Assumptions/OtherFY2026N/A~90% revenue visibility at midpoint; ~2% revenue from Kipi.aiNew

Note on FY2025 guidance context: WNS revised FY2025 guidance intra‑year; Q3 8‑K set net revenue (less repair) at $1,255–$1,271M and ANI $205–$209M, including a $12.2M Q4 facility sale benefit .

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

TopicPrevious Mentions (Q2 FY2025)Previous Mentions (Q3 FY2025)Current Period (Q4 FY2025)Trend
AI/GenAI initiativesMature analytics/AI practice; 13 digital assets; 30+ GenAI use cases; training 22K staff 13 clients in production; expanding assets/use cases ~20 clients using GenAI solutions; 31 use cases; Kipi.ai acquisition to scale data/AI Up
Large deal pipeline25+ $10M+ ACV deals; removed from FY2025 guide due to timing Robust; expected closures near-term Two large 5+ year deals signed; ramping through H1 FY2026 Positive realization
Travel/OTAContinued reductions; conservative in 2H OTA down to ~3% of revenue; de-risked Healthy pipeline in travel and shipping/logistics; corporate travel focus Stabilizing/derisked
Healthcare clientLoss pressured revenue Headwind largely behind sequentially Annualizing y/y in early FY2026 (~1% headwind) Abating
Margin cadenceFY2025 full-year ~19–20% adjusted op margin Q4 ~21%; improving with leverage Q1 FY2026 17–17.5% then sequential improvement; full-year ~flat vs FY2025 Seasonal dip then up
Macro/tariffsClients cautious on tariffs/macro; still proceeding with cost/transformation programs Neutral to positive for core
Discretionary projectsWeakness noted Stable Guide assumes no improvement; projects often cost-reduction themed Cautious

Management Commentary

  • Strategic momentum: “In the fiscal fourth quarter, WNS sequentially grew constant currency revenue less repair payments by 2.6%, expanded our adjusted operating margins by over 200 basis points, and generated strong free cash flow… acquisition of Kipi.ai… and the signing of two large transformational deals…” — Keshav Murugesh, CEO .
  • FY2026 setup: “We enter the fiscal year with 90% visibility to the midpoint of our revenue projection… includes a 2% contribution from our acquisition of Kipi.ai… expect capital expenditures to be up to $65 million.” — Arijit Sen, CFO .
  • Demand tone: “Clients being cautiously optimistic… nobody wants to wait now anymore in terms of their digital transformation journeys… cost reduction programs must happen along with it.” — CEO (Q&A) .
  • Large deals nature: Both 5+ years; BFSI work includes risk ops and technical payment processing; travel deal includes operations/fulfillment and online bookings .

Q&A Highlights

  • Client demand and macro: Despite tariff/macro uncertainty, clients are pushing digital transformation and cost reduction; core (90%) operations are low macro‑correlated, with potential volatility in project work (10%) .
  • FY2026 growth build: Midpoint ~9% growth includes ~2% headwind from healthcare ramp down/OTA annualization; implies ~13% gross growth algorithm before normal productivity/projects headwind .
  • Large deals: Minimum $10M ACV; staged ramps through H1 FY2026; five‑plus‑year durations; productivity commitments vary based on clients’ AI deployment posture .
  • Margin cadence: Expect adjusted operating margin 17–17.5% in Q1 FY2026, then sequential improvement; full‑year margins ~flat vs FY2025 around 19.5% .
  • Travel exposure: OTA now small (3% in Q3) and diversified; strong pipeline in corporate travel; minimal concentration risk .

Estimates Context

  • Q4 FY2025 beats (S&P Global consensus): Revenue $336.3M vs $323.6M est.* (+3.9%); adjusted EPS $1.45 vs $1.41 est.* (+2.9%). Beats driven by broad-based growth, productivity, and FX, with GAAP also aided by a $12.2M facility sale .
  • Target price/other estimate fields were unavailable in the data pull for this quarter.
  • Values retrieved from S&P Global.*

Key Takeaways for Investors

  • Sequential growth and margin expansion returned; Q4 revenue beat and adjusted EPS beat should support estimate upward bias, with FY2026 guide implying 7–11% net revenue growth and ~11% adjusted EPS growth excluding FY2025 non‑recurring items .
  • Two signed large deals (BFSI, corporate travel) provide early FY2026 revenue lift and multi‑year visibility; watch ramp execution through H1 FY2026 .
  • Data/AI capability step‑up via Kipi.ai (Snowflake‑focused, 600+ staff) strengthens differentiation in higher‑value, productized services—should aid mix and pricing over time .
  • Near-term margin dip in Q1 FY2026 (17–17.5%) is seasonal/ramp‑related; management expects sequential improvement thereafter with full‑year margins ~flat vs FY2025 .
  • Travel risk is contained (OTA small and diversified), while healthcare headwinds are largely behind on a sequential basis; y/y headwinds annualize early FY2026 (~3% combined) .
  • Capital allocation remains balanced (repurchases, M&A, debt paydown); cash generation and low DSO (34 days) offer flexibility to support growth investments .
  • Trading setup: Positive narrative inflection (signed large deals, AI/data expansion, guidance) vs seasonal Q1 margin dip; focus on H1 ramps, discretionary project trends, and attrition normalization for trajectory confirmation .

Additional Context and Sources

  • Press release/8‑K: Q4 FY2025 results, KPIs, non‑GAAP reconciliations, FY2026 guidance .
  • Earnings call transcript: detailed commentary on demand, large deals, margins, AI progress, travel, and attrition .
  • Prior quarters for trend: Q3 FY2025 and Q2 FY2025 8‑K/Transcripts .
  • Kipi.ai acquisition press release (Seroda Ventures): Snowflake credentials and scale .

Footnote on disclosure variance: FY2026 adjusted EPS growth “excluding one‑time FY2025 benefits” referenced ~$0.49 in CFO remarks vs $0.46 in press release; both relate to Q2 tax liability reversal and Q4 facility sale .

S&P Global disclaimer: Items marked with an asterisk (*) are consensus estimates or comparisons based on S&P Global data.