Dassault Systèmes: Q4 revenue growth of 1% with solid operating margin and EPS expansion Initiating 2026 revenue guidance of 3-5% growth

Core Insights - Dassault Systèmes reported a Q4 2025 revenue growth of 1% and a full-year revenue growth of 4%, with a recurring revenue increase of 6% driven by an 11% growth in subscription revenue [2][9][10] - The company initiated a revenue guidance for FY26, projecting a growth of 3-5% [2][9] - The CEO emphasized the long-term commitment to leading the Industrial AI transformation through their 3D UNIV+RSES initiative [5][6] Financial Performance - Q4 2025 total revenue reached €1.68 billion, while full-year revenue was €6.24 billion, reflecting a 4% increase [14][15] - Non-IFRS operating margin for Q4 was 37.0%, up 90 basis points year-over-year, and for FY25 it was 32.0%, up 40 basis points [9][10] - Diluted EPS for Q4 was €0.40, a 1% increase, and for FY25 it was €1.31, a 2% increase [14][15] Revenue Breakdown - Subscription and support revenue rose 3% in Q4, representing 76% of software revenue, while services revenue increased by 11% [15][16] - The Americas saw a 3% revenue increase, Europe experienced a 5% decline, and Asia grew by 6% [15][16] - Industrial Innovation software revenue rose 1% to €880 million, while Life Sciences software revenue decreased by 4% to €264 million [19][22] Strategic Focus - The company is focusing on disciplined execution and aligning resources around strategic priorities to deliver measurable impacts [6][12] - New AI-native generative solutions were launched, and a partnership with NVIDIA aims to enhance capabilities in Industrial AI [7][8] - The introduction of Annual Run Rate (ARR) reporting in 2026 is intended to provide better visibility into recurring revenue health [9][12] 2026 Financial Objectives - The company anticipates total revenue growth of 3-5% for FY26, with an operating margin between 32.2% and 32.6% [21][24] - Diluted EPS is projected to be between €1.30 and €1.34 [21][24] - The company expects subscription revenue to accelerate as customers adopt new business models [12][21]