Results · Enterprise Software & IT
Fractal reports Q3 FY26 results with strong profit growth
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- Date
- Company
- Fractal
- What it does
- AI and analytics for global enterprises
- Kind
- Results
- Founded
- 2000
- Sector
- Enterprise Software & IT
What they do
Fractal is an AI and analytics firm serving major global brands like Google and Apple
What happened
The company posted a net profit of ₹100.1 Cr in Q3 FY26, up 8.5% year over year
Why it matters
Revenue grew 21% to ₹854.4 Cr, driven by strong demand from US and European clients
The details
- Fractal reported ₹100.1 Cr net profit for Q3 FY26, marking an 8.5% year-over-year increase.
- Total revenue from operations reached ₹854.4 Cr, reflecting a robust 21% growth compared to the previous year.
- The company's gross margin stood at 47%, while adjusted EBITDA margin improved to 18%.
- US markets contributed 69% of total revenue, showing significant expansion in the American segment.
- European operations accounted for 19% of revenue, also demonstrating strong year-over-year growth.
- APAC and other regions made up the remaining 12% of the revenue mix for the quarter.
- Fractal now serves 6 customers generating over $20 million annually and 58 clients with over $1 million.
- Employee benefit expenses rose to ₹596.1 Cr, representing approximately 70% of the operational revenue.
The bigger picture
- Strong performance in the US and Europe underscores the global demand for enterprise AI solutions.
- Growth in high-value customer segments indicates successful penetration into large-scale enterprise accounts.
About the business
- Fractal provides artificial intelligence and analytics services to large global enterprises.
- Key clients include technology giants like Google, Microsoft, and Apple, as well as Nestle and Mars.
- The company offers specialized products such as Cogentiq, Iqigai, Kalaido.ai, Vaidya.ai, and LLM Studio.
- It has established a dedicated India business unit to meet rising domestic enterprise demand.
- Revenue per billable full-time employee reached $85,000, indicating high operational efficiency.
- The firm focuses on developing sovereign and large-scale AI models through the IndiaAI Mission.
- ESOP expenses decreased slightly to ₹18.6 Cr, suggesting controlled equity compensation costs.
- Other operating expenses increased by 24.1% to ₹111.2 Cr during the reporting period.
- The company was founded in 2000 and has grown into a major player in the AI sector.
What happens next
- Fractal plans to double down on sovereign and large-scale AI model development.
- The company aims to leverage the IndiaAI Mission mandate for future growth initiatives.
Investors
- Apax Partners (seller) — Invested earlier and exited with a 5.2X return.
- TPG Inc (seller) — Invested earlier and exited with a 1.4X return.
Founders
- Srikanth Velamakanni, Founder
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