Sangoma Technologies (NasdaqGS:SANG) Q2 2026 Earnings call February 04, 2026 05:30 PM ET Company ParticipantsCharles Salameh - CEOJeremy Wubs - COOLarry Stock - CFORobert Young - Managing Director and Head of ResearchSamantha Reburn - Chief Legal OfficerSuthan Sukumar - Managing DirectorConference Call ParticipantsDavid Kwan - Director and Equity Research AnalystGavin Fairweather - AnalystOperatorThank you for standing by. This is the conference operator. Welcome to Sangoma's second quarter fiscal 2026 conf ...

Sangoma Technologies (NasdaqGS:SANG) Q2 2026 Earnings call February 04, 2026 05:30 PM ET Speaker5Thank you for standing by. This is the conference operator. Welcome to Sangoma's second quarter fiscal 2026 conference call. As a reminder, all participants are in listen-only mode, and the conference is being recorded. After the presentation, there will be an opportunity to ask questions. To join the question queue, you may press Star, then one on your telephone keypad. Should you need assistance during the con ...

Financial Results Announcement - Digi International Inc. will release its financial results for the first fiscal quarter of 2026 on February 4, after market close at approximately 4:00 p.m. ET [1] - A conference call will be hosted by CEO Ron Konezny and CFO Jamie Loch on the same day at 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss the results and answer questions [1] Conference Call Details - Participants are encouraged to pre-register for the conference call to obtain the dial-in number and passcode [2] - It is advised for participants to dial in 15 minutes prior to the start time [2] - A live webcast of the conference call will be available through the investor relations section of Digi's website [2] Replay Information - A replay of the conference call will be available approximately two hours after its completion [3] - The replay can be accessed via webcast through the investor relations section of Digi's website and will be available for approximately one year [3] Company Overview - Digi International has been a pioneer in wireless communication since 1985, focusing on connected devices and meeting the needs of users and enterprises [4] - The company has developed M2M and IoT devices, adapting to evolving network standards and optimizing data communications [5] - Digi's IoT offerings include sensor-based solutions and a platform for remotely monitoring device deployments, along with professional design and implementation services [6]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q1 2026, the company reported revenue of $50.8 million, adjusted EBITDA of $8.3 million with a margin of 16%, and free cash flow of $3.2 million [6][22][24] - Revenue decreased by $8.5 million from Q4, primarily due to the divestiture of the third-party hardware resale business, VoIP Supply [22] - Year-over-year revenue declined by $1.7 million, or 3%, excluding VoIP Supply revenue [22] - Gross profit was $36.8 million, with a gross margin of 72%, compared to 67% in Q4 [23][24] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Core revenue, which accounted for 74% of total revenue, decreased by 6% year-over-year, while adjacent revenue increased by 6% [23] - Services now account for 92% of total revenue, reinforcing the company's transformation to a predominantly MRR-driven model [23][25] - Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) bookings grew by 2.4% sequentially and 6.4% year-over-year [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The overall size of the pipeline remained steady, but new pipeline creation increased by 39% quarter-over-quarter [8][14] - The company saw a pickup in its higher-velocity volumetric business, which now represents 62% of the 90-day forward pipeline [8] - Retention remains strong, with blended churn holding near 1% [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is transitioning to a higher-margin recurring revenue model, which now represents over 90% of total revenue [6] - Investments of approximately $2 million in incremental SG&A are planned to accelerate customer acquisition and partner enablement [11][21] - The company is exploring selective AI-driven software acquisitions to strengthen its vertical focus in healthcare, hospitality, retail, and education [10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in meeting fiscal FY26 guidance, expecting sequential growth in Q2 and year-over-year growth in Q3 and Q4 [12][26] - The broader SMB market conditions may influence deal timing, but early Q2 activity is encouraging [12] - Management highlighted the importance of larger deal sizes and growing recurring revenue as indicators of entering a new phase of sustainable, profitable growth [12] Other Important Information - The company retired an additional $5.2 million in debt during Q1, ending with total debt of $42.8 million [20] - The capital allocation strategy focuses on leveraging strong cash generation to accelerate organic growth while maintaining flexibility for selective M&A [20][21] Q&A Session Summary Question: Growth investments and timelines for returns - Management indicated that the $2 million investment will focus on increasing field capacity and marketing to enhance brand coverage [30] Question: Pipeline tied to new partner relationships - Management noted a 6% increase in pipeline over the last six weeks and a 39% increase in new pipeline creation [33] Question: Decline in services and future expectations - Management acknowledged the decline in services but expects sequential growth starting in Q2 as older customer contracts complete [37] Question: Optimizations for targeting larger customers - Management highlighted improvements in product roadmap and a disciplined approach to pursuing large opportunities [45] Question: Average revenue per customer growth - Management attributed the 19% year-over-year increase in average revenue per customer to upselling and the effectiveness of the bundling strategy [58] Question: Gross margin expectations - Management indicated that gross margin was impacted by a higher mix of product revenue but expects improvement moving forward [61] Question: Backlog growth - Management stated that backlog was consistent quarter-over-quarter, with expectations for growth in upcoming quarters [69] Question: Large MRR opportunities - Management clarified that large MRR opportunities include both wholesale and bundled solutions, with significant deals already closed [74][75] Question: Total Addressable Market (TAM) expansion - Management confirmed that the new wholesale channel opens up significant TAM opportunities beyond traditional markets [80][81]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q1 2026, the company reported revenue of $50.8 million, adjusted EBITDA of $8.3 million with a margin of 16%, and free cash flow of $3.2 million [6][22][24] - Revenue decreased by $8.5 million from Q4, primarily due to the divestiture of the third-party hardware resale business, VoIP Supply [22] - Year-over-year revenue declined by $1.7 million, or 3%, excluding $7.6 million from VoIP Supply [22] - Gross profit was $36.8 million, with a gross margin of 72%, compared to 67% in the previous quarter [23][24] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Core revenue, which accounted for 74% of total revenue, decreased by 6% year-over-year, while adjacent revenue increased by 6% [23] - Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) bookings grew by 2.4% sequentially and 6.4% year-over-year [9] - Larger strategic opportunities saw a 39% sequential increase in deals over $10,000 of MRR, which are 72% above the FY25 quarterly average [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The overall size of the pipeline remained steady, but new pipeline creation increased by 39% quarter-over-quarter [8] - The volumetric business now represents 62% of the 90-day forward pipeline, up from 55% in Q4 [8] - The company’s prem business grew over 60% year-over-year, benefiting from larger players exiting the segment [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is transitioning to a higher-margin recurring revenue model, which now represents over 90% of total revenue [6] - A new segment structure has been introduced, dividing revenue into core and adjacent categories to provide greater transparency [10] - The company plans to invest approximately $2 million in incremental SG&A to accelerate customer acquisition and partner enablement [11] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in meeting fiscal FY26 guidance, expecting sequential growth in Q2 and year-over-year growth in Q3 and Q4 [12][26] - The management highlighted the importance of larger deal sizes and growing recurring revenue as indicators of entering a new phase of sustainable, profitable growth [12] - The company is exploring selective AI-driven software acquisitions to strengthen its vertical focus in various sectors [10] Other Important Information - The company continues to generate strong cash flow while strategically reinvesting in growth initiatives [10] - The capital allocation strategy includes paying down debt, reducing leverage, and returning value to shareholders through share repurchases [20][21] Q&A Session Summary Question: Growth investments and timing - Management indicated that the $2 million incremental growth spending will focus on increasing field capacity and marketing efforts to enhance brand coverage [28][30] Question: Pipeline tied to new partner relationships - Management reported a 6% increase in pipeline over the last six weeks and a 39% increase in new pipeline creation, indicating significant growth from new paths to market [32][33] Question: Decline in services revenue - Management acknowledged the decline in services revenue due to longer sales cycles but expects sequential growth starting in Q2 as older contracts complete [36][37] Question: Targeting larger customers - Management highlighted improvements in sales cycles and implementation timelines due to a disciplined approach and enhanced product offerings [44][46] Question: Average revenue per customer growth - The increase in average revenue per customer by 19% year-over-year was attributed to upselling and the effectiveness of the bundling strategy [58] Question: Gross margin expectations - Management noted that gross margin was impacted by a higher mix of product revenue but expects improvements as the year progresses [61][62] Question: Backlog growth - Management indicated that backlog remained consistent quarter-over-quarter, with expectations for growth in upcoming quarters [69][70] Question: Large MRR opportunities - Management clarified that large MRR opportunities include both wholesale solutions and bundled offerings, with significant deals already closed [73][74]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for Q1 2026 was $50.8 million, a decrease of $8.5 million from Q4 2025, primarily due to the divestiture of the third-party hardware resale business [19] - Adjusted EBITDA was $8.3 million, representing a margin of 16%, with a temporary negative impact on free cash flow of $3.2 million due to working capital changes [5][18] - Free cash flow for the quarter was $3.2 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, with a net cash from operating activities of $4.9 million [17][18] - Total debt decreased to $42.8 million from $69.1 million year-over-year, with $5.2 million in debt retired during the quarter [18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Core revenue, which accounted for 74% of total revenue, decreased by 6% year-over-year, while adjacent revenue increased by 6% [20] - Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) bookings grew 2.4% sequentially and 6.4% year-over-year, with larger deals over $10,000 MRR increasing by 39% sequentially [7][8] - Average revenue per customer increased by 19% year-over-year, driven by the bundling strategy [15][52] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The overall size of the pipeline remained steady, with new pipeline creation increasing by 39% quarter-over-quarter [6][12] - The blended churn rate held near 1%, indicating stability in the recurring revenue base [8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is transitioning to a higher-margin recurring revenue model, which now represents over 90% of total revenue [5] - Investments of approximately $2 million in SG&A are planned to accelerate customer acquisition and partner enablement [10][19] - The introduction of a clearer performance view through two segments: core and adjacent, aims to enhance transparency in revenue mix evolution [9] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in meeting fiscal FY26 guidance of $200 million to $210 million in revenue, with expectations for sequential growth in Q2 and year-over-year growth in Q3 and Q4 [24] - The company is optimistic about the growth potential in the wholesale channel and AI-driven software acquisitions to strengthen vertical focus [9][10] Other Important Information - The company continues to generate strong cash flow while strategically reinvesting in growth initiatives and expanding partner ecosystems [9] - R&D investment remained consistent at $11.3 million, with 90% of R&D spend directed towards new product capabilities [23] Q&A Session Summary Question: Update on growth investments and timelines for returns - The $2 million investment will focus on increasing field capacity and marketing efforts to enhance brand coverage and partner recruitment [26][27] Question: Pipeline generation from new partner relationships - The pipeline has increased by 6% in the last six weeks, with significant growth in bookings and a balanced mix of business types [29][30] Question: Decline in services and expectations for sequential growth - The decline was anticipated due to the completion of contracts with smaller customers, with expectations for sequential growth starting in Q2 [33][35] Question: Optimizations for targeting larger customers - The company has improved its product roadmap and established a disciplined approach to pursuing larger opportunities, enhancing efficiency in deal execution [40][41] Question: Changes in the partner ecosystem and ongoing success metrics - The partner program has been realigned to focus on strategic partners, with ongoing training and support to drive growth [46][47]

Core Viewpoint - Dell Technologies Inc. is poised to report strong fiscal third-quarter earnings, with expectations of significant year-over-year profit growth and continued stock performance above market averages [1][2][4]. Financial Performance - Analysts anticipate Dell will report a profit of $2.25 per share for the upcoming quarter, reflecting a 17.2% increase from $1.92 per share in the same quarter last year [2]. - For the full fiscal year, Dell's expected EPS is $8.66, marking a 15.8% increase from $7.48 in fiscal 2025, with projections of $10.44 EPS in fiscal 2027, representing a 20.6% year-over-year growth [3]. Stock Performance - Dell's stock has outperformed the S&P 500 Index, which gained 18.4% over the past 52 weeks, with Dell shares rising 32.4% during the same period [4]. - The stock also surpassed the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund's 29.8% gains in the same timeframe [4]. Product Innovation - Dell's recent announcement of the PowerEdge XR8720t server is expected to transform the tech landscape by efficiently managing telecom and edge workloads, leading to a significant share price increase of over 9% ahead of its global release in Q1 2026 [5]. Analyst Ratings - The consensus among analysts is bullish, with a "Strong Buy" rating for Dell stock. Out of 22 analysts, 15 recommend a "Strong Buy," 2 suggest a "Moderate Buy," and 5 give a "Hold" rating [7]. - The average analyst price target for Dell is $164.95, indicating a potential upside of 1.7% from current levels [7].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Second quarter revenue was $97.9 million, up 32% sequentially from $74.3 million in Q1 2025, but down 4% year-over-year from $102.5 million in Q2 2024 [17] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 was $27.6 million, compared to $6.5 million in Q1 2025 and $26.8 million in Q2 2024, with a new quarterly record adjusted EBITDA margin of 28.2% [20] - GAAP net income for Q2 was $11.6 million, while non-GAAP net income was $24.5 million, or $0.80 per share on a fully diluted basis [20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Endpoint IC revenue for Q2 was $84.6 million, up 38% sequentially from $61.2 million in Q1 2025, but down 5% year-over-year from $89.4 million in Q2 2024 [17] - Systems revenue for Q2 was $13.3 million, up 2% sequentially from $13.1 million in Q1 2025 and up 1% year-over-year from $13.1 million in Q2 2024 [18] - Reader IC revenue declined sequentially due to significantly lower Indy shipment volumes as that product line concludes its end of life [13] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted strong demand in the food sector, particularly for product freshness and supply chain efficiencies, driving pallet and case level deployments [16] - The company is experiencing a shift in market dynamics, with a noted slowdown in apparel and general retail growth, while food and logistics sectors are showing solid growth [37] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company’s solution strategy focuses on using its platform to solve enterprise challenges, which has been central to its strong results and outlook [9] - The introduction of Gen2X is expected to be a key component of the industry's future, improving read range and inventory management [11][12] - The company aims to extend its technology lead, market share, and platform adoption while delighting enterprise customers [16] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the market position despite macro headwinds and tariff-related uncertainties, highlighting ongoing engagement with enterprise customers [41] - The company anticipates third quarter revenue between $91 million and $94 million, reflecting a quarter-over-quarter increase of 13% at the midpoint [23] - Management expects product gross margin to increase in Q3 driven by a higher mix of M800 and lower-cost wafers [22][64] Other Important Information - The company ended Q2 with cash, cash equivalents, and investments totaling $260.5 million, up from $232.5 million in Q1 2025 [21] - The company is participating in several upcoming industry conferences to connect with investors and stakeholders [6] Q&A Session Summary Question: How much of the Q2 beat was related to turns? - Management noted that there was more turns than expected in Q2, but adjustments to delivery timing and location were also factors [29] Question: What is driving the increase in margins? - The increase in margins is attributed to the ramping of M800 and the benefits from lower wafer costs [32][34] Question: Are there more opportunities in the logistics vertical? - Management confirmed that there are more opportunities in logistics and emphasized the importance of supply chain resiliency across various sectors [60] Question: What is the outlook for food item-level deployments? - Management indicated that while there are ongoing pilots, meaningful volumes are expected to ramp up in 2026 [86] Question: What is the status of channel inventory? - Channel inventory decreased in Q2, but remains healthy compared to inlay partner demand [52]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Second quarter revenue was $97.9 million, up 32% sequentially from $74.3 million in Q1 2025, but down 4% year over year from $102.5 million in Q2 2024 [16] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 was $27.6 million, compared to $6.5 million in Q1 2025 and $26.8 million in Q2 2024, with a new quarterly record adjusted EBITDA margin of 28.2% [19] - GAAP net income for Q2 was $11.6 million, while non-GAAP net income was $24.5 million, or $0.80 per share on a fully diluted basis [19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Endpoint IC revenue for Q2 was $84.6 million, up 38% sequentially from $61.2 million in Q1 2025, but down 5% year over year from $89.4 million in Q2 2024 [16] - Systems revenue for Q2 was $13.3 million, up 2% sequentially from $13.1 million in Q1 2025 and up 1% year over year from $13.1 million in Q2 2024 [17] - Gross margin for Q2 was 60.4%, compared to 52.7% in Q1 2025 and 58.2% in Q2 2024, driven by a richer mix of M800 and licensing revenue [18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted strong demand in the food sector, particularly for product freshness and supply chain efficiencies, which are driving pallet and case level deployments [15] - The company is experiencing a shift in market dynamics, with logistics and food sectors showing solid growth despite slower apparel and general retail growth [33][34] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company’s solution strategy focuses on using its platform to solve enterprise challenges, which has been central to its strong results and outlook [8] - The introduction of Gen2X is expected to be a key component of the industry's future, improving read range and inventory management [10][11] - The company aims to extend its technology lead and market share while delighting enterprise customers [15] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the market position and noted that enterprise customers are actively engaged in extending their RAIN deployments despite macro headwinds [14] - The company anticipates third quarter revenue between $91 million and $94 million, reflecting a quarter-over-quarter increase of 13% at the midpoint [22] - Management highlighted that both gross margin and adjusted EBITDA margin set new quarterly records, indicating progress towards long-term financial targets [20][21] Other Important Information - The company ended Q2 with cash, cash equivalents, and investments of $260.5 million, up from $232.5 million in Q1 2025 [20] - Inventory totaled $96.2 million, down $2.3 million from the prior quarter, indicating effective inventory management [20] Q&A Session Summary Question: How much of the Q2 beat was related to turns? - Management noted that there were more turns than expected in Q2, but adjustments to delivery timing and location also contributed to the results [26] Question: Can you elaborate on the margin improvements? - Management indicated that the M800 ramp and lower wafer costs are driving margin improvements, with expectations for continued benefits in Q3 [30][61] Question: What is the outlook for logistics and food sectors? - Management confirmed that there are more opportunities in logistics and emphasized the importance of supply chain resiliency across various sectors [56][57] Question: What is the status of channel inventory? - Management stated that channel inventory is healthy and expected to remain stable, despite a modest build anticipated in Q2 [49] Question: What are the expectations for food item-level deployments? - Management expressed optimism about food opportunities, particularly in bakery and proteins, but noted that significant adoption will take time [68][80]