Cognyte Software (CGNT) Q1 2026 Earnings Call June 11, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Dean Ridlon - VP - Investor RelationsElad Sharon - CEODavid Abadi - CFO Conference Call Participants Mike Cikos - Senior Analyst Operator day, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Cognite First Quarter Fiscal Year twenty twenty six Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen only mode. After the speakers' presentation, there will be a question and answer sessio ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported Q1 revenue of approximately $95.5 million, reflecting a year-over-year growth of about 16% [7][18] - Non-GAAP gross profit increased by approximately 17% year-over-year, reaching $68.7 million [7][20] - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was approximately $10.3 million, more than double the $5 million generated in Q1 last year [8][21] - Non-GAAP operating income was $7.6 million, over four times higher than the $1.8 million generated in Q1 last year [21] - Cash flow from operations was approximately $1.7 million, with negative free cash flow of $2.5 million [22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Software revenue for Q1 was $37.4 million, an increase of $5.9 million or 19% year-over-year [18] - Professional service revenue in Q1 was $13.5 million, an increase of $6.6 million over last year [19] - Recurring revenue for Q1 was $47.2 million, representing 49% of total revenue [20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total remaining performance obligations (RPO) at the end of Q1 was $597.8 million, up $52 million versus the end of fiscal 2025 [24] - Short-term RPO increased to $346.9 million, providing solid visibility into revenue over the next twelve months [25] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on expanding its presence in the U.S. market, highlighted by the acquisition of GroupSense, a cyber threat intelligence company [13][23] - The strategic priorities include enhancing customer engagement and addressing complex intelligence challenges [12][30] - The company aims to leverage its technology to deliver greater value to customers and improve operational agility [10][14] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in healthy demand and continued validation of technology through customer wins [14][30] - The company updated its guidance for fiscal 2026, expecting revenue of approximately $395 million, representing about 13% year-over-year growth [15][27] - Management noted that the demand environment remains favorable, with ongoing customer engagement and positive feedback across the portfolio [30] Other Important Information - The company executed a share repurchase program, buying approximately 952,000 ordinary shares for about $9 million [22] - The GroupSense acquisition closed on May 20, 2025, for approximately $4 million in cash, with an earnout of up to $5 million based on performance targets [23] Q&A Session Summary Question: How did the quarter play out versus plan? - Management indicated that Q1 top line performance was slightly ahead of expectations, with continued sequential growth anticipated throughout the year [34][35] Question: Why isn't the recent contract value impacting fiscal 2026 more significantly? - Management explained that some large deals were already included in guidance, and the deployment of a significant subscription deal is planned for Q1 of fiscal 2027 [38][39] Question: What is the revenue impact of the GroupSense acquisition? - The acquisition is expected to add approximately $3 million to the top line, with a breakeven business model and a small increase in operating expenses [40][41]

Cognyte Software Ltd. (NASDAQ:CGNT) Q4 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 2, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Dean Ridlon - Head of IR Elad Sharon - CEO David Abadi - CFO Conference Call Participants Mike Cikos - Needham Peter Levine - Evercore Shaw Yale - TD Cowen Operator Good day, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for standing by. Welcome to Cognyte's Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year End 2025 Earnings Conference Call. [Operator Instructions] Please note that today's conference maybe recorded. I would no ...