Analysts see signs of a trend reversal, with improving technicals and investor sentiment positioning HCL Tech as a sector leader to watch.

HCL Technologies is on a tear, rallying 8% in Wednesday’s trade after delivering better-than-expected earnings and guidance for FY26.

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Buoyed by deal wins and operational strength, the company’s performance has shifted investor sentiment. 

Data from Stocktwits indicates retail sentiment has reduced to ‘bearish' from ‘extremely bearish’ a week ago, while message volume was ‘high.’ 

HCL Tech sentiment and message volume on April 23 as of 12:15 pm IST. | source: Stocktwits

So what are analysts making of the stock going ahead?

SEBI-registered analyst Harika Enjamuri sees potential signs of a turnaround. India’s third-largest IT exporter, she notes, has posted steady fourth-quarter (Q4) numbers that hint at a positive growth trajectory.

On technical charts, Harika notes that after a prolonged downtrend from ₹2,000 to ₹1,300, HCL Tech has reversed course in April, breaking key resistance levels and showing bullish momentum with the daily RSI at 59.5. 

She points out that a sustained move above ₹1,600 could open targets at ₹1,656 and ₹1,680, with strong support in the ₹1,480–₹1,500 range, making the upcoming sessions crucial to determine if this is a structural reversal or a short-term rally

According to him, HCL Tech stands out as one of the first large-cap IT companies to show such sustained upward momentum, marking it as a sector leader in a generally cautious market.

Vipin sees the shift in momentum and improving investor sentiment as reasons why HCL Tech is a compelling candidate for long-term accumulation on dips. 

With resistance at 1,670 and support at 1,363, he considers HCL Tech a top pick among IT majors during the current phase of sector recovery.

HCL Tech is down17% year-to-date (YTD).

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