eClerx Services Ltd (NSE:ECLERX)

Q1 2027 eClerx Services Ltd Earnings Call Transcript

Aug 6, 2026 / 12:30 PM GMT

Release Date Price: ₹1872.4 (-2.37%)

Transcript

Key Points

Positve

eClerx Services Ltd (BOM:532927) delivered its 12th consecutive quarter of sequential revenue growth, with Q1 operating revenue up 15.2% year-on-year and 2.8% sequentially, demonstrating consistent execution.
New deal wins reached USD 41 million, up 25% year-on-year, reflecting strong momentum and a healthy pipeline that supports confidence in future growth.
The analytics and automation business crossed a USD 100 million annual run rate, growing well ahead of the company average, highlighting successful investment in technology-led services.
The emerging business, led by finance and accounting (F&A), delivered strong growth for the fourth consecutive quarter, with expanding client engagements and a new financial workbench resonating well with SMB clients.
The company is confident in maintaining its full-year EBITDA margin guidance of 24-28%, despite wage increases and infrastructure investments, supported by strong revenue growth and operational efficiency.
eClerx Services Ltd (BOM:532927) is seeing strong demand for AI and data analytics, particularly in high-tech and BFSI, with successful pilots and deployments across document digitization, KYC screening, and financial spreading, positioning it well for future AI-led growth.

Negative

Operating EBITDA margin declined sequentially by 230 basis points, primarily due to wage increases and higher spending on computers and network infrastructure, which weighed on profitability.
The BFSI segment remained flat sequentially, lagging behind company growth, with management expecting a turnaround only from H2 onwards, indicating continued near-term weakness.
The retail vertical experienced softness due to supply chain challenges from the prolonged Middle East conflict, leading to cautious client spending, longer decision cycles, and delays in discretionary projects.
Total headcount declined by 0.6% quarter-on-quarter, and while billable headcount increased due to higher utilization, the reduction reflects a cautious approach to hiring amid an uncertain environment.
The company is facing margin headwinds from its expansion into new delivery locations like Cairo, Lima, and Manila, which operate at lower gross margins than India, potentially pressuring overall profitability.
The top 5 clients have shown relatively slow growth, partly due to a less onerous regulatory environment for financial services in the US, which has reduced demand for compliance-related services.

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ECLE.NS - eClerx Services Limited
Q1 2027 eClerx Services Ltd Earnings Call
Aug 06, 2026 / 12:30PM GMT

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Hi Shinney, hi, couple, I'll just start the call, so

Good day and welcome to Q1F527 earnings call of Aler Services Limited.

Please note that this webinar will be recorded.

To take us through the results today and your questions, we have with us the top management of Klerks, represented by Kael Jaen, Managing Director and group CEO, and Srinivasan, Chief Financial Officer.

We will start with brief opening remarks by a couple which will then follow Shinigason who will be sharing the financial update, and then we'll open the floor for the session.

As usual, I would like to remind that anything that is mentioned on this call gives any outlook for the future or which can be forward-looking

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