DXC Stock Gains 4% as Q1 Earnings and Revenues Crush Estimates

Core Insights - DXC Technology, Inc. reported better-than-expected financial results for Q1 of fiscal 2026, with shares rising 4% in extended trading after reporting non-GAAP earnings of 68 cents per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 6.3% despite a 10.5% year-over-year decline in earnings [1][9] - The company has a strong track record of beating earnings estimates, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate in the last four quarters with an average surprise of 22.3% [2] Financial Performance - DXC reported revenues of $3.16 billion for Q1, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.9%, but showing a 2.5% decline year over year; on an organic basis, revenues decreased by 4.3% [2] - The new reporting segment structure includes Consulting & Engineering Services (CES), Global Infrastructure Services (GIS), and Insurance Services, effective April 1, 2025, to better align financial disclosures with operational organization [3] - CES revenues declined 2.7% year over year to $1.25 billion, while GIS revenues were $1.6 billion, down 3.5% year over year; Insurance Services saw a 5.4% increase to $313 million [4] Margins and Cash Flow - The non-GAAP gross margin increased by 140 basis points, while non-GAAP operating income was $216 million, down 3.6% year over year; the non-GAAP operating margin contracted by 10 basis points to 6.8% [5] - DXC ended Q1 with $1.79 billion in cash and cash equivalents, with long-term debt increasing to $3.1 billion; operating cash flow was $186 million, and free cash flow was $97 million [6] Guidance and Outlook - DXC updated its fiscal 2026 revenue guidance to between $12.61 billion and $12.87 billion, up from the previous range of $12.18 billion to $12.44 billion; the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is $12.29 billion, indicating a 4.5% decline [7] - The company projects an adjusted EBIT margin of 7%-8% and adjusted EPS in the range of $2.85-$3.35, compared to the previous guidance of $2.75-$3.25; the consensus for fiscal 2025 EPS is $3.05, suggesting an 11.1% increase [8] Q2 Expectations - For Q2, DXC anticipates revenues between $3.15 billion and $3.18 billion, with an adjusted EBIT margin of approximately 6.5% to 7.5%; adjusted EPS is projected to be between 65 cents and 75 cents [10]