# TCS shares on the rise: Buy, sell or hold after Q1 earnings? TCS shares continue to rise for the second day after Q1 results. - **Source:** [Economic Times](https://brifing.si/source/37791137-c35a-4ffe-b6a9-fe103afc9e48) - **Published:** 2026-07-13 - **Topic:** [Finance](https://brifing.si/c/finance) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/021786aa-5daf-476b-80fa-6b8b29b221cc ## TCS shares rise for the second day Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) shares continued their upward trend for the second day following the announcement of Q1 FY27 profits. The shares rose by approximately 3% on Monday. The company reported a 5% year-on-year increase in net profit and declared an interim dividend of Rs 12 per share. ## Q1 profits meet expectations TCS increased its consolidated net profit to Rs 13,349 crore in Q1 FY27, marking a 5% rise compared to the same period last year. The company's operational revenue also grew by 14% to Rs 72,275 crore. The total contract value stood at $9.5 billion. ## Brokers divided on TCS shares Brokers have differing views on TCS shares. Morgan Stanley rates the shares as 'Equal weight,' while Citi recommends 'Sell.' Other brokers like Nuvama and Motilal Oswal rate the shares as 'Buy,' forecasting an upside potential of up to 45%. ## TCS CEO evaluates Q1 performance TCS CEO K Krithivasan evaluated the Q1 FY27 performance, stating that the company maintained its growth momentum. Krithivasan noted that customers are accelerating investments in AI, modernization, and cybersecurity, creating sustainable growth opportunities for TCS. ## Recent performance of TCS shares TCS shares gained over 3% in one week but fell by 2% in one month and 34% in 2026. In the long term, the shares delivered negative returns of 35% in one year, 36% in three years, and 33% in five years. The company's market capitalization is approximately Rs 7.7 lakh crore. ## What to do with TCS shares? Brokers have varied recommendations for TCS shares. Morgan Stanley forecasts a 6% upside potential, while Citi warns of a 12% downside risk. Other brokers predict an upside potential of up to 45%. Investors should consider these differing views before making a decision. ## Sources covering this story - https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/tcs-shares-jump-3-extend-gains-to-day-two-after-q1-earnings-should-you-buy-sell-or-hold/articleshow/132357763.cms — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._