DXC (DXC) Q1 Revenue Tops Estimates

Core Insights - DXC Technology reported Q1 FY2026 GAAP revenue of $3.16 billion and non-GAAP EPS of $0.68, both exceeding analyst expectations [1][5] - Year-over-year, GAAP revenue declined by 2.4%, and non-GAAP EPS fell by 9.3% [5][10] - The company experienced strong bookings growth, reaching $2.8 billion, up 14% year-over-year, marking the third consecutive quarter of double-digit growth [6][10] Financial Performance - GAAP revenue for Q1 FY2026 was $3.16 billion, surpassing estimates by $80.9 million, while non-GAAP EPS was $0.68, exceeding estimates by $0.01 [1][5] - Free cash flow (non-GAAP) increased significantly to $97 million, up from $45 million in Q1 FY2025, reflecting a 115.6% increase [2][7] - Net income on a GAAP basis was $16 million, down from $26 million in Q1 FY2025, with GAAP diluted EPS decreasing from $0.14 to $0.09 [5][9] Business Segments - Consulting and Engineering Services saw a 32% increase in bookings but a 2.7% decline in revenue, with profit margin dropping from 9.6% to 8.4% [6][9] - Global Infrastructure Services bookings grew by 4%, while revenue fell by 3.5% year-over-year [6] - Insurance Services revenue increased by 5.4% year-over-year, but segment profit fell by 25%, reducing the margin to 10.5% [6][9] Strategic Focus - The company is focusing on integrating AI and advanced data analytics into its services, enhancing cybersecurity capabilities, and expanding its talent pool [4][8] - Management emphasized the importance of building a stronger client pipeline and streamlining sales processes [4][10] - A major contract was secured with Carnival Cruise Line for technology management across its fleet, showcasing the company's capabilities in infrastructure [8] Future Outlook - Management raised full-year guidance for non-GAAP diluted EPS to a range of $2.85–$3.35 for FY2026, while expecting organic revenue to decline by 3.0% to 5.0% [10][11] - For Q2 FY2026, non-GAAP EPS is projected between $0.65 and $0.75, with revenue expected to be approximately $3.15–$3.18 billion [10] - The company aims for approximately $600 million in free cash flow (non-GAAP) for FY2026 and plans to continue share repurchases [11]