CMS Info Systems authorizes ₹168 crore repurchase, announces dividend; net profit declines

CMS Info Systems authorizes ₹168 crore repurchase, announces dividend; net profit declines
CMS Info Systems Ltd, specializing in cash logistics, announced on Thursday (May 14) a consolidated net profit of ₹79.06 crore for Q4 FY26, down from ₹97.56 crore in the same quarter last year, reflecting a 19.0% year-on-year decline.

Revenue increased to ₹632.93 crore from ₹619.07 crore in the comparable period, marking a 2.2% rise year-on-year. EBITDA grew by 14.9% to ₹162 crore, with the EBITDA margin expanding by 280 basis points to 25.6%.

Profit after tax rose 38% sequentially to ₹79 crore, improving the PAT margin to 12.5%.
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The company reported that its services revenue exceeded ₹600 crore for the first time during Q4 FY26, marking a significant milestone in its business structure. Services revenue reached ₹609 crore, reflecting a 5.5% sequential increase and the strongest sequential growth in eight quarters.

For FY26, consolidated revenue amounted to ₹2,487 crore, a 2.6% increase year-on-year. Services revenue rose by 5.8% to ₹2,312 crore. EBITDA fell by 5.2% to ₹600 crore, while PAT decreased by 18.5% to ₹303 crore. The EBITDA margin stood at 24.1%, with PAT margin at 12.2%.

The company noted a 200 basis point increase in its cash logistics market share during FY26, while its managed services business improved its ranking from #5 to #3 in the same timeframe. Technology and Payment Solutions accounted for 16% of services revenue in FY26, compared to 12% in FY25, highlighting the growing importance of tech-driven offerings in its portfolio.

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HAWKAI revenue doubled to approximately ₹200 crore over two years, showcasing the increased adoption of its platform-led solutions. In the BFSI sector, CMS Info Systems now commands a 36% market share following the acquisition of Securens, covering over 50,000 sites.

During FY26, the company finalized two acquisitions—Securens and FSS Managed Services—for a total value of ₹190 crore, enhancing its managed services and security solutions portfolio.

In a separate announcement, the board approved a buyback of equity shares worth ₹168 crore at ₹340 per share, amounting to 3% of total equity. The buyback plan encompasses up to 49,39,126 equity shares of a face value of ₹10 each. The record date is set for May 22, 2026, and a Buyback Committee will oversee the buyback process.

The board has also proposed a final dividend of ₹2.50 per equity share of ₹10 each, fully paid up, equating to 25% for the financial year ended FY26. This final dividend is subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming 19th Annual General Meeting (AGM). If sanctioned at the AGM, the dividend will be distributed within 30 days following the conclusion of the meeting.

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Combined with the interim dividend of ₹2.75 per share declared on February 12, 2026, the total dividend for FY26 would amount to ₹5.25 per share, pending member approval at the AGM.

Shares of CMS Info Systems Ltd closed at ₹302.85, rising by ₹5.70, or 1.92%, on the BSE.

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