HCL Tech -1500% returns and 450% dividend

 In this article we will discuss about an IT stock which outshine other companies over the period of long time. Company name is HCL technologies.

Business Model:-

HCL Technologies is a leading global IT services and consulting company headquartered in Noida, India. Established in 1976, it operates across 50+ countries, offering a wide array of services, including IT and business services, engineering and R&D, and digital process operations. HCL caters to diverse industries such as financial services, healthcare, retail, telecommunications, and manufacturing.

The company’s key strengths lie in digital transformation, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. HCL’s proprietary frameworks, such as Mode 1-2-3 strategy, help businesses achieve operational efficiency, innovation, and growth. It also invests heavily in cutting-edge technologies and collaborates with leading organizations globally.

With over 220,000 employees, HCL emphasizes a culture of innovation and customer-centricity. Its revenues have consistently surpassed $12 billion annually, reflecting its robust financial performance. HCL’s notable clients include Fortune 500 companies, and its partnerships with leading tech firms like Microsoft, IBM, and Google enhance its global footprint.

Sustainability and corporate responsibility are integral to HCL’s ethos, focusing on environmental initiatives and community welfare. HCL Technologies is recognized for its contributions to the IT sector and continues to be a transformative partner for businesses worldwide.

HCL tech Past 5 years performance:-

	Mar-19	Mar-20	Mar-21	Mar-22	Mar-23	Mar-24	Till date
Sales	60,427	70,676	75,379	85,651	1,01,456	1,09,913	1,13,864
Operating Profit	13,926	17,316	20,048	20,529	22,628	24,198	25,066
OPM %	23%	24%	27%	24%	22%	22%	22%

You can see from above that company revenue has been almost doubled from 2019 and also maintaining sustained profit margins despite slowdown in global markets.

HCL Tech Stock performance:-

HCL tech stock has delivered returns of 1513% since 2000. In year 2000, it was trading at Rs.122.39 per share. Stock is now trading at Rs.1975 per share on 13.01.2025. If you have invested Rs.1 Lakh in year, 2000 now has converted to Rs.15.13 lakh. These returns are without dividend. 

This company is constantly paying hefty dividend, let’s see how much dividend this company has paid:-

Announcement Date	Ex-Dividend Date	Dividend Type	Dividend (Rs)
17-Sep-24	22-Oct-24	Interim	12
20-Mar-24	07-May-24	Interim	18
15-Dec-23	19-Jan-24	Interim	12
15-Sep-23	20-Oct-23	Interim	12
15-Jun-23	20-Jul-23	Interim	10
17-Mar-23	28-Apr-23	Interim	18
16-Dec-22	19-Jan-23	Interim	10
12-Oct-22	19-Oct-22	Interim	10
04-Jul-22	19-Jul-22	Interim	10
01-Apr-22	28-Apr-22	Interim	18
24-Dec-21	20-Jan-22	Interim	10
15-Sep-21	21-Oct-21	Interim	10
07-Jul-21	27-Jul-21	Interim	6
13-Apr-21	29-Apr-21	Interim	6
14-Apr-21	29-Apr-21	Special	10
15-Jan-21	21-Jan-21	Interim	4
28-Sep-20	22-Oct-20	Interim	4
07-May-20	14-Sep-20	Final	2
03-Jul-20	23-Jul-20	Interim	2
15-Jun-23	20-Jul-23	Interim	10
17-Mar-23	28-Apr-23	Interim	18
16-Dec-22	19-Jan-23	Interim	10
12-Oct-22	19-Oct-22	Interim	10
04-Jul-22	19-Jul-22	Interim	10
15-Jun-23	20-Jul-23	Interim	10
17-Mar-23	28-Apr-23	Interim	18
16-Dec-22	19-Jan-23	Interim	10
12-Oct-22	19-Oct-22	Interim	10
04-Jul-22	19-Jul-22	Interim	10
01-Apr-22	28-Apr-22	Interim	18
24-Dec-21	20-Jan-22	Interim	10
15-Sep-21	21-Oct-21	Interim	10
07-Jul-21	27-Jul-21	Interim	6
13-Apr-21	29-Apr-21	Interim	6
14-Apr-21	29-Apr-21	Special	10
15-Jan-21	21-Jan-21	Interim	4
28-Sep-20	22-Oct-20	Interim	4
07-May-20	14-Sep-20	Final	2
03-Jul-20	23-Jul-20	Interim	2
20-Dec-19	24-Jan-20	Interim	2
30-Sep-19	31-Oct-19	Interim	2
24-Jul-19	14-Aug-19	Interim	2
23-Apr-19	16-May-19	Interim	2
15-Jan-19	05-Feb-19	Interim	2
12-Oct-18	30-Oct-18	Interim	2
13-Jul-18	02-Aug-18	Interim	2
18-Apr-18	09-May-18	Interim	2
08-Jan-18	29-Jan-18	Interim	2
16-Oct-17	01-Nov-17	Interim	2
17-Jul-17	03-Aug-17	Interim	2
11-May-17	24-May-17	Interim	6
13-Jan-17	01-Feb-17	Interim	6
10-Oct-16	27-Oct-16	Interim	6
22-Jul-16	10-Aug-16	Interim	6
18-Apr-16	05-May-16	Interim	6
06-Jan-16	27-Jan-16	Interim	6
01-Oct-15	23-Oct-15	Interim	5
21-Jul-15	07-Aug-15	Interim	5
01-Apr-15	24-Apr-15	Interim	4
09-Jan-15	04-Feb-15	Interim	8
07-Oct-14	21-Oct-14	Interim	6
28-Jul-14	05-Aug-14	Interim	12
28-Mar-14	22-Apr-14	Interim	4
03-Jan-14	22-Jan-14	Interim	4
31-Jul-13	18-Dec-13	Final	6
04-Oct-13	22-Oct-13	Interim	2
05-Apr-13	22-Apr-13	Interim	2
17-Jan-13	21-Jan-13	Interim	2
25-Jul-12	19-Oct-12	Final	4
25-Jul-12	19-Oct-12	Interim	-
26-Jul-12	19-Oct-12	Interim	2
04-Apr-12	23-Apr-12	Interim	2
04-Jan-12	20-Jan-12	Interim	2
27-Jul-11	21-Oct-11	Final	2
28-Jul-11	21-Oct-11	Interim	4
08-Apr-11	25-Apr-11	Interim	2
07-Jan-11	24-Jan-11	Interim	2
29-Jul-10	22-Oct-10	Final	1
30-Jul-10	22-Oct-10	Interim	1.5
09-Apr-10	26-Apr-10	Interim	1
12-Jan-10	29-Jan-10	Interim	1
25-Aug-09	02-Dec-09	Final	1
15-Oct-09	30-Oct-09	Interim	1
13-Apr-09	24-Apr-09	Interim	1
13-Jan-09	28-Jan-09	Interim	2
01-Aug-08	22-Oct-08	Final	3
02-Aug-08	22-Oct-08	Interim	3
01-Apr-08	21-Apr-08	Interim	2
07-Jan-08	23-Jan-08	Interim	2
13-Aug-07	30-Nov-07	Final	2
28-Sep-07	23-Oct-07	Interim	2
04-Apr-07	23-Apr-07	Interim	2
29-Dec-06	19-Jan-07	Interim	4
21-Aug-06	04-Dec-06	Final	4
28-Sep-06	20-Oct-06	Interim	4
30-Mar-06	25-Apr-06	Interim	4
02-Jan-06	24-Jan-06	Interim	4
23-Aug-05	06-Dec-05	Final	4
06-Oct-05	31-Oct-05	Interim	4
06-Apr-05	29-Apr-05	Interim	4
07-Jan-05	01-Feb-05	Interim	4
15-Sep-04	08-Dec-04	Final	4
04-Oct-04	29-Oct-04	Interim	4
13-Apr-04	30-Apr-04	Interim	2
13-Jan-04	04-Feb-04	Interim	2
12-Aug-03	17-Dec-03	Final	2
01-Nov-03	18-Nov-03	Interim	2
19-Mar-03	15-May-03	Interim	2
		Total	589.5

 

Company has paid dividend of Rs.589.5 per share since 2003 this means if you have invested Rs.1 Lakh at Rs.122.39 per share it has already more than 4.5 times of investment amount.