Infosys Share Price Drops 3.5% – What’s Going On?

Infosys share price slipped 3.52% to ₹1,280.80 on February 24. The stock opened at ₹1,301 and touched a high of ₹1,303.60 before falling. It even hit its 52-week low of ₹1,277.10 during the session. The decline comes after weak Q3 earnings numbers.

Why Did Infosys Stock Fall Today?

The biggest reason looks simple. Earnings disappointed. In Q3 2026, Infosys reported revenue of ₹509.9 crore equivalent with 3.24% year-on-year growth. That growth is there, but it feels slow for many investors.

More importantly, EPS missed estimates by 9.78%. Even though revenue slightly beat by 0.56%, the profit miss mattered more. Markets react fast when profit numbers don’t match expectations.

Key Numbers Investors Should Know

Infosys market cap stands around ₹5.18 lakh crore. The P/E ratio is 18.98, which is reasonable compared to other IT giants. The dividend yield remains attractive at 3.51%, with a quarterly payout of ₹11.24.

The stock’s 52-week high is ₹1,808. That means it has corrected heavily from peak levels. When a stock falls from highs like that, sentiment often turns cautious.

How It Compares With Other IT Stocks

While Infosys declined, some other major stocks showed strength. Tata Consultancy Services, Wipro, and even Reliance Industries traded higher recently. That contrast makes the Infosys drop stand out more.

Sometimes money rotates within sectors. Investors shift from one IT stock to another. It happens quickly, and quietly too.

Is This a Buying Opportunity?

That depends on your time frame. Short term traders may stay cautious because earnings momentum looks soft. Long term investors may look at valuation and dividend yield instead.

Infosys still remains one of India’s biggest IT companies. Revenue is growing, even if slowly. Dividend is steady. But confidence needs strong earnings support, and right now, that part feels slightly weak.

The next few sessions will show if this is just a temporary reaction or something deeper building underneath.