3i Infotech Q3 FY26: Profit drops 88% QoQ on weak EBITDA

Key takeaway from the latest update

3i Infotech Ltd (NSE: 3IINFOLTD) reported a sharp sequential slowdown in its December 2025 quarter, with revenue, EBITDA, and net profit all declining compared with the September 2025 quarter. The latest quarterly snapshot available shows net profit for the last quarter at ₹2.09 crore, based on data updated on May 08, 2026. Separately, the company has also scheduled its Q4 FY26 and full-year FY26 results announcement for 8 May 2026, followed by an investor call on 11 May 2026 at 1:30 pm IST.

Revenue trend: sequential decline, multiple figures in circulation

In the quarterly highlights section, 3i Infotech’s December 2025 revenue is listed at ₹183.14 crore, compared with ₹210.71 crore in September 2025. This is shown as a -13.08% sequential decline.

In another results snapshot, the company’s sales for the quarter ended December 2025 are shown as ₹172.14 crore, versus ₹181.41 crore in the quarter ended December 2024, indicating a -5.11% year-on-year decline. Investors tracking the stock should note that the provided dataset contains more than one revenue number for the December 2025 quarter, likely reflecting different tracker pages or consolidation views included in the source.

EBITDA and operating margin: sharp compression

The same quarterly highlights section shows EBITDA at ₹7.97 crore for December 2025, compared with ₹30.53 crore in September 2025. That is a reported sequential decline of -73.89%.

In the December 2025 versus December 2024 comparison table, operating profitability also appears to have weakened materially, with OPM at 0.22% in December 2025 versus 12.74% in December 2024. The table also lists PBDT at ₹10.56 crore (down from ₹25.59 crore) and PBT at ₹5.24 crore (down from ₹18.51 crore) for the quarter ended December 2025.

Net profit: steep fall versus September quarter

Net profit for the last quarter is shown at ₹2.09 crore. In the quarter-on-quarter highlights, this compares with ₹18.2 crore in the September 2025 quarter, a sequential decline of -88.52%.

A separate result line item also states that consolidated net profit declined 87.60% to ₹2.14 crore for the quarter ended December 2025. While the exact net profit figure varies slightly across the included snippets, both sets of data point to a sharp reduction in profitability during the December 2025 quarter.

What the September 2025 quarter snapshot showed

The dataset also contains a September 2025 quarter update stating consolidated net profit of ₹18.43 crore for the quarter ended September 2025, compared with a net loss of ₹10.00 crore in the quarter ended September 2024.

For revenue, that same update shows sales at ₹174.89 crore in September 2025 versus ₹177.60 crore in September 2024, a -1.53% year-on-year change. The September 2025 table also lists OPM at -3.02% (versus 0.43% a year ago), along with PBDT at ₹30.01 crore and PBT at ₹25.04 crore.

FY26 results and investor call schedule

3i Infotech has communicated that it will present its Q4 FY26 and full-year FY26 results on 8 May 2026. After the results, an investor call is scheduled on 11 May 2026 at 1:30 pm IST.

The update notes that the call is expected to include the group CEO Raj Ahuja and other senior management members, focusing on performance, financial position, and outlook. The same note highlights that investors will likely track commentary around strategic initiatives and key service areas such as cloud computing, automation, analytics (AAA), and business process services (BPS), as referenced in the provided text.

Snapshot of other disclosed metrics in the dataset

The dataset includes additional reference points that appear across different sections. It lists Dividend Yield (%) as 0 and EPS as 2.6, with another line stating reported EPS at 2.66.

It also provides historical reference data such as a dividend of ₹1.50 declared on 07 Jul, 2011, and a last bonus declared on 25 Apr, 2007. Separately, a ratios snapshot “as on March 2023” shows P/E at 5.37, ROE at 9.06, and debt-to-equity at 3.45.

Market and sector context mentioned alongside the update

The text around the FY26 results schedule references a mixed environment for the Indian IT sector, with expectations of softer performance for some larger peers and better agility among select mid-cap companies. It also flags sector variables such as geopolitical tensions, currency movements affecting margins, and the growing role of generative AI adoption.

These points are presented as part of the broader context in the provided material, rather than as company-specific guidance. Any management commentary on these themes would typically be expected during results communication and investor interactions, including the scheduled call.

Key numbers table (as provided across snippets)

What to watch next

The immediate focus for investors is the company’s 8 May 2026 result announcement and the 11 May 2026 investor call. With the December 2025 quarter showing weaker sequential profitability in the provided data, management’s discussion on margins, operating performance, and business updates is likely to be central to how the market interprets the FY26 outcome.

Any confirmed details on operational drivers, order wins, and segment performance would typically become clearer once the results and accompanying communication are released on the scheduled dates.