Quess Corp Q4 Results 2026: Profit Jumps 167% as Staffing Business Drives Margin Growth

Quess Corp Q4 Results 2026: Profit Jumps 167% as Staffing Business Drives Margin Growth

Quess Corp Limited reported strong Q4 results 2026, supported by steady demand in staffing services, higher profitability, and growth in overseas operations. The company posted a sharp rise in quarterly earnings while maintaining healthy cash flows and shareholder returns during FY26.

For Q4 results 2026, Quess Corp reported revenue of ₹3,892 crore, marking a 6% year-on-year increase. EBITDA rose 28% YoY to ₹86 crore, while EBITDA margin improved to 2.2%, the company’s highest quarterly margin so far. Reported profit after tax surged 167% YoY to ₹64 crore, reflecting improved operational efficiency and better performance across high-margin business segments.

For the full financial year, total revenue stood at ₹15,305 crore, up 2% compared to FY25. EBITDA increased 19% YoY to ₹312 crore, while adjusted PAT rose 10% to ₹230 crore. Adjusted earnings per share came in at ₹15.4, growing 9% annually. The company also maintained a strong balance sheet with a net cash position of ₹271 crore and delivered a return on equity of 20%.

The company’s General Staffing business remained its largest segment, contributing nearly 86% of total revenue at ₹13,176 crore. However, the strongest growth came from Professional Staffing, where EBITDA jumped 43% YoY. Demand from Global Capability Centres (GCCs) continued to support this segment, accounting for 67% of segment revenue.

The Overseas Business segment also delivered strong numbers, with EBITDA rising 21% YoY. Malaysia recorded revenue growth of 83%, while Middle East operations maintained EBITDA margins of around 11%.

Operationally, Quess Corp continued to expand its workforce scale. Total headcount reached 4.78 lakh associates as of March 31, 2026, while the company added around 90,000 gross hires during Q4 alone. Quess currently serves more than 2,200 active clients across eight countries and holds an estimated 26% market share among Indian Staffing Federation members.

The board approved a final dividend of ₹3 per share along with a special interim dividend of ₹3 per share. Total dividend payout for FY26 stood at ₹11 per share. The company also introduced a new capital allocation policy targeting nearly 75% of free cash flow distribution to shareholders through dividends or buybacks over the next three years.

Quess Corp Q4 Results 2026 Highlights

MetricQ4 FY26YoY Growth
Revenue₹3,892 Cr+6%
EBITDA₹86 Cr+28%
EBITDA Margin2.2%Highest Ever Quarterly Margin
PAT₹64 Cr+167%
Gross Hiring Additions90,000+Strong Hiring Momentum
Total Associates4.78 LakhStable Workforce Expansion

Quess Corp FY26 Financial Performance

Financial IndicatorFY26 PerformanceYoY Change
Total Revenue₹15,305 Cr+2%
EBITDA₹312 Cr+19%
EBITDA Margin2.0%Up from 1.8%
Adjusted PAT₹230 Cr+10%
Adjusted EPS₹15.4+9%
Net Cash Position₹271 CrStrong Balance Sheet
Return on Equity (ROE)20%Healthy Returns
EBITDA to OCF Conversion80%Strong Cash Flow

Segment-Wise Business Performance FY26

SegmentRevenueRevenue GrowthEBITDA GrowthKey Insight
General Staffing₹13,176 Cr+1%-3%Largest segment with 466k associates
Professional Staffing₹930 Cr+13%+43%GCC demand driving profitability
Overseas Business₹1,197 Cr+5%+21%Strong growth in Malaysia & Middle East
Active Clients2,200+30% clients retained for 5+ years
Market Share26%Among ISF staffing members
Dividend FY26₹11/shareIncludes special interim dividend

Source: https://www.bseindia.com/xml-data/corpfiling/AttachLive/9cb0031f-40b6-434d-b6e3-0cc6f0c9b0b3.pdf