Chennai, India – January 29, 2025 – Computer Age Management Services Limited (CAMS) (NSE: CAMS, BSE: 543232) has reported a strong financial performance for Q3 FY25, with a 37.7% year-on-year (YoY) increase in net Profit. The Board has also approved a ₹17.50 per share interim dividend, underscoring the company's strong financial position and commitment to shareholder returns.
Financial Performance: Q3 FY25
Standalone Financial Highlights (₹ in Lakhs)
- Revenue from Operations: ₹34,754.98 crore (up 29.3% YoY) from ₹26,887.82 crore in Q3 FY24.
- Total Income: ₹35,958.68 crore (up 30.2% YoY).
- Operating Expenses: ₹20,245.30 crore (up 24.7% YoY).
- Net Profit: ₹11,782.46 crore (up 37.7% YoY) from ₹8,555.31 crore.
- Earnings Per Share (EPS): ₹23.89 per share, compared to ₹17.37 in Q3 FY24.
- Revenue from Operations: ₹99,746.21 crore (up 30% YoY).
- Net Profit: ₹33,494.70 crore (up 39.5% YoY from ₹24,016.63 crore).
- EPS: ₹68.02, compared to ₹48.84 in the same period last year.
Consolidated Financial Highlights (₹ in Lakhs)
- Revenue from Operations: ₹36,974.29 crore (up 27.6% YoY).
- Total Income: ₹38,468.31 crore (up 28.4% YoY).
- Net Profit: ₹12,410.63 crore (up 40.2% YoY) from ₹8,853.50 crore.
- EPS: ₹25.45 per share, compared to ₹18.13 in Q3 FY24.
- Total Revenue: ₹1,10,553.82 crore (up 29.3% YoY).
- Net Profit: ₹35,189.11 crore (up 41.9% YoY from ₹24,799.21 crore).
- EPS: ₹72.33, compared to ₹50.87 in the same period last year.
₹17.50 Interim Dividend Declared
- Dividend Amount: ₹17.50 per share.
- Record Date: February 7, 2025.
- Payment Date: On or before February 27, 2025.
Key Business Segment Performance
Investment & Technology Solutions
- Revenue: ₹1,494.02 crore (up 50.7% YoY).
- Growth Drivers: Increased adoption of CAMS digital solutions and investor services.
Mutual Fund & Financial Services
- Revenue: ₹34,754.98 crore (up 29.3% YoY).
- Market Leadership: CAMS continues to dominate the mutual fund transfer agency space.
Other Business Segments
- Revenue: ₹725 crore, showing steady growth.
Regulatory Update & Business Operations
- SEBI Compliance Update: The Board acknowledged a regulatory review by SEBI on CAMS' role as a Registrar and Transfer Agent (RTA) for certain mutual funds.
- Company's Stance: CAMS stated that this regulatory communication does not impact financial or operational performance.
Investor Takeaways
- Strong mutual fund industry performance supports revenue growth of 29.3% YoY.
- Robust profitability with a 37.7% YoY increase in net Profit.
- A dividend payout of ₹17.50 per share underlines strong cash flow generation.
- Market leadership in mutual fund services continues to drive growth.
- Regulatory scrutiny from SEBI, but no immediate financial impact.