Cognyte Software posts rise in Q3 revenue, raises FY revenue forecast

Overview

• Cognyte fiscal Q3 2026 revenue up 13.2% yr/yr, driven by market momentum

• Adjusted EBITDA for fiscal Q3 2026 grows significantly faster than revenue

• Company missed analyst expectations for operating income in fiscal Q3 2026

Outlook

• Cognyte raises full-year revenue outlook to $400 mln, up 14% year-over-year

• Company expects full-year adjusted EBITDA of $47 mln, a 60% increase

• Cognyte anticipates non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.24 for fiscal 2026

Result Drivers

• SOFTWARE DEMAND - Increased demand for software solutions drove a 39.6% increase in software revenue

• CASH GENERATION - Strong collections and improved profitability led to a significant increase in net cash provided by operating activities

• NET LOSS FACTORS - Higher tax expenses and foreign exchange impacts contributed to a GAAP net loss

Key Details

Analyst Coverage

• The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 2 "strong buy" or "buy", 2 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

• The average consensus recommendation for the software peer group is "buy"

• Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Cognyte Software Ltd is $12.00, about 33.8% above its December 8 closing price of $8.97

• The stock recently traded at 28 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 45 three months ago

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