Aeries Technology Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2027 Financial Results
Cash ended September at $3.836 million, below March's $4.878 million despite higher first-half operating cash flow.
Sentiment and the balance of points
Rhea-AI Sentiment reads the wording of the document, how positive or negative its language is on a 1 to 5 scale. The balance of points shown with the takes weighs what the document actually discloses, so the two can disagree, for example when a trial that missed its main goal is described in upbeat language.
Rhea-AI Summary
Aeries Technology (AERT) reported second-quarter fiscal 2027 revenue of $18.1 million, up 4.5% from the prior-year quarter. For the quarter ended September 30, 2026, net income rose to $1.3 million from $0.6 million. Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP earnings measure excluding specified items, fell to $2.1 million from $2.6 million; its margin declined to 11.6% from 14.7%. Gross margin fell to 22.4% from 28.9%.
First-half revenue increased 23% to $40.1 million, including $2.7 million from a customer buyout recognized in the first quarter. First-half net income reached $3.6 million, adjusted EBITDA rose 72% to $6.2 million, and operating cash flow increased approximately 98% to $4.7 million. Aeries reaffirmed fiscal 2027 guidance of $80 million–$84 million revenue and $10 million–$12 million adjusted EBITDA.
How this balance works
Rhea-AI gives every point it takes from this document a weight. Minor counts 1, Moderate 3 and Major 9, so one Major point outweighs several Minor ones. The bar adds up the weights on each side, and when neither side holds more than 65% of the total the balance reads Mixed.
It reads the document as published, with the same rules for every company, and it does not look at what the market expected or at how the stock traded, so a point can be objectively good on a day the stock falls.
Rhea-AI Sentiment measures something else, the tone of the wording.
Hollow bars mark forward-looking points. How the balance works
Positive
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Fiscal 2027 guidance reaffirmed at $80 million–$84 million revenue and $10 million–$12 million adjusted EBITDA.
- Moderate pointSecond-quarter revenue increased 4.5% year over year to $18.1 million.
- Moderate pointSecond-quarter net income increased to $1.348 million from $0.642 million a year earlier.
- Moderate pointFirst-half revenue rose 23% to $40.1 million, including $2.7 million from a first-quarter customer buyout.
- Moderate pointFirst-half net income rose to $3.561 million from $2.320 million a year earlier.
- Moderate pointFirst-half adjusted EBITDA increased 72% to $6.2 million; margin rose to 15.4% from 11.0%.
- Moderate pointFirst-half operating cash flow increased approximately 98% year over year to $4.7 million.
- Moderate pointFirst-half operating income increased to $4.259 million from $2.805 million a year earlier.
6 minor points
- Minor pointFirst-half gross profit rose to $10.436 million from $8.800 million, although margin fell to 26.0% from 26.9%.
- Minor pointInterest expense fell year over year to $79,000 for the quarter and $195,000 for the first half.
- Minor pointShort-term borrowings declined to $2.735 million at September 30 from $4.436 million at March 31.
- Minor pointLong-term debt declined to $782,000 at September 30 from $798,000 at March 31.
- Minor pointForward purchase agreement put option liability declined to $2.368 million from $4.287 million at March 31.
- Minor pointTotal shareholders' deficit narrowed to $1.449 million at September 30 from $3.033 million at March 31.
Negative
- Moderate pointSecond-quarter adjusted EBITDA fell to $2.1 million from $2.6 million; margin declined to 11.6% from 14.7%.
- Moderate pointSecond-quarter gross profit fell to $4.057 million from $5.022 million; margin declined to 22.4% from 28.9%.
- Moderate pointSecond-quarter operating income fell to $899,000 from $1.985 million a year earlier.
- Moderate pointFirst-half financing cash outflow increased to $5.259 million from $2.328 million a year earlier.
- Moderate pointCurrent liabilities of $26.550 million exceeded current assets of $21.625 million at September 30.
5 minor points
- Minor pointSelling, general and administrative expenses rose year over year in both the quarter and first half.
- Minor pointFirst-half stock-based compensation increased to $946,000 from $293,000 a year earlier.
- Minor pointCash of $3.836 million fell from $4.878 million at March 31, but exceeded $1.866 million a year earlier.
- Minor pointAccounts receivable allowance increased to $1.630 million at September 30 from $1.335 million at March 31.
- Minor pointOther current liabilities increased to $8.272 million at September 30 from $6.434 million at March 31.
News Explained
Amounts are in thousands: for the six months ended
Key Figures
- Second-quarter revenue
- $18.1 million; up 4.5% year over year
- Second quarter fiscal 2027
- Second-quarter net income
- $1.3 million, compared with $0.6 million
- Second quarter fiscal 2027 versus prior-year quarter
- Second-quarter Adjusted EBITDA
- $2.1 million, compared with $2.6 million
- Second quarter fiscal 2027; margin was 11.6% versus 14.7%
- First-half revenue
- $40.1 million; up 23% year over year
- Includes $2.7 million associated with a previously disclosed customer buyout
- First-half Adjusted EBITDA
- $6.2 million; up 72% year over year
- Margin was 15.4% versus 11.0% in the prior-year period
- First-half operating cash flow
- $4.7 million; up 98.0% year over year
- Six months ended September 30, 2026, versus $2.4 million
- Fiscal 2027 revenue guidance
- $80 million to $84 million
- Previously announced guidance reaffirmed
- Fiscal 2027 Adjusted EBITDA guidance
- $10 million to $12 million
- Previously announced guidance reaffirmed
Previous Earnings Reports
-
FY2026 results established FY2027 revenue and Adjusted EBITDA guidance reaffirmed in this release.
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Key Terms
non-gaap financial measures financial
redeemable noncontrolling interest financial
derivative warrant liabilities financial
operating right-of-use assets financial
AI-generated analysis. How Rhea-AI works. Not financial advice.
Revenue of
Reaffirms fiscal year 2027 financial guidance
NEW YORK, Nov. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aeries Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AERT), a global provider of AI transformation and enterprise operations solutions, today announced financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2027, ended September 30, 2026.
Second-quarter revenue increased
For the first half of fiscal 2027, revenue increased
Second Quarter Fiscal 2027 Financial Highlights
- Revenue:
$18.1 million , an increase of4.5% from$17.3 million in the prior-year quarter. - Net income:
$1.3 million , compared with$0.6 million in the prior-year quarter. - Adjusted EBITDA:
$2.1 million , compared with$2.6 million in the prior-year quarter, representing margins of11.6% and14.7% , respectively.
First Half Fiscal 2027 Financial Highlights
- Revenue:
$40.1 million *, an increase of23% from$32.7 million in the prior-year period. - Net income:
$3.6 million *, compared with$2.3 million in the prior-year period. - Adjusted EBITDA:
$6.2 million *, an increase of72% from$3.6 million in the prior-year period, representing margins of15.4% and11.0% , respectively. - Operating cash flow:
$4.7 million , an increase of approximately98% from$2.4 million in the prior-year period.
* First-half results include
Management Commentary
“Our second-quarter results reflect continued progress in executing our operating priorities, with year-over-year revenue growth, improved net income, and healthy cash generation during the first half of fiscal 2027,” said Ajay Khare, Chief Executive Officer of Aeries Technology. “We remain focused on serving our clients, maintaining financial discipline, and positioning the business for sustainable growth.”
Business Update
During the quarter, Aeries continued to advance its AI transformation and enterprise operations offerings, including the introduction of AxAI, its agentic AI solution offering, in September 2026. The Company continues to develop its AI capabilities alongside its AeriesOne enterprise operations platform to support evolving client requirements.
Financial Outlook
Aeries reaffirmed its previously announced fiscal year 2027 financial guidance:
- Revenue:
$80 million to$84 million - Adjusted EBITDA:
$10 million to$12 million
About Aeries Technology
Aeries Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AERT) helps organizations worldwide create enterprise value through AI transformation and managed operations. Through its portfolio, including AxAI and AeriesOne, Aeries combines AI innovation, engineering expertise, business process knowledge, and managed global operations to help customers transform business functions and improve operational performance.
Founded in 2012, Aeries serves global enterprises through delivery centers in India and Mexico. For more information, visit www.aeriestechnology.com.
Conference Call Details
The Company will host a conference call to discuss its financial results on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 8 AM ET. The call will be accessible by telephone at 1-800-715-9871 (toll-free, US and Canada) or 1-646-307-1963 (US and international), Conference ID 6494642. The call transcript will also be available on the Company’s investor relations website at https://ir.aeriestechnology.com/
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The Company uses non-GAAP financial information and believes it is useful to investors because it provides additional information to facilitate comparisons of historical operating results, identify trends in its underlying operating results, and provide additional insight and transparency into how it evaluates the business. The Company uses non-GAAP financial measures to budget, make operating and strategic decisions, and evaluate its performance. The Company has detailed the non-GAAP adjustments it makes in the non-GAAP definitions below. These adjustments generally fall within the categories of non-cash items. The Company believes the non-GAAP measures presented herein should always be considered alongside, and not as a substitute for or superior to, the related GAAP financial measures. In addition, similarly titled items used by other companies may not be comparable due to variations in how they are calculated and how terms are defined. For further information, see “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below, including the reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) before interest, income taxes, depreciation, and amortization, further adjusted to exclude stock-based compensation, M&A transaction-related costs, and changes in the fair value of derivative liabilities. Adjusted EBITDA is a key performance indicator the Company uses in evaluating its operating performance and in making financial, operating, and planning decisions. The Company believes this measure is useful to investors in evaluating Aeries’ operating performance, as such information is used by the Company’s management for internal reporting and planning procedures, including aspects of its consolidated operating budget and capital expenditures. Adjusted EBITDA has some limitations in that it does not reflect: (i) cash expenditures or future requirements for capital expenditures or contractual commitments; (ii) foreign exchange gains or losses; (iii) changes in, or cash requirements for, working capital; (iv) significant interest expense or the cash requirements necessary to service interest or principal payments on the Company’s outstanding debt; (v) payments made or future requirements for income taxes; (vi) cash requirements for future replacement or payment of depreciated or amortized assets; (vii) stock-based compensation costs; and (viii) changes in the fair value of derivative liabilities. The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA Margin as Adjusted EBITDA divided by Revenue. The Company does not provide a reconciliation of forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and reported in accordance with GAAP, as the Company is unable to estimate significant non-recurring or unusual items without unreasonable effort. The amounts and timing of these items are uncertain and could be material to the Company’s results calculated in accordance with GAAP.
Forward-Looking Statements
All statements in this release that are not based on historical fact are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and the provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate”, “expect”, “hope”, “intend”, “may”, “might”, “should”, “would”, “will”, “understand” and similar words are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include but are not limited to statements regarding our future operating results, outlook, guidance and financial position, our business strategy and plans, our objectives for future operations, potential acquisitions and macroeconomic trends. While management has based any forward-looking statements included in this release on its current expectations, the information on which such expectations were based may change. These forward-looking statements rely on a number of assumptions concerning future events and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside of the control of Aeries and its subsidiaries, which could cause actual results to materially differ from such statements. Such risks, uncertainties, and other factors include, but are not limited to: our ability to continue as a going concern; our ability to retain and expand our client base; changes in the business, market, financial, political and legal conditions in India, Singapore, the United States, Mexico, the Cayman Islands and other countries, including developments with respect to inflation, interest rates and the global supply chain, including with respect to economic and geopolitical uncertainty in many markets around the world, the potential of decelerating global economic growth and increased volatility in foreign currency exchange rates; the potential for our business development efforts to maximize our potential value; the ability to maintain the listing of our Class A ordinary shares and our public warrants on Nasdaq, and the potential liquidity and trading of our securities; changes in applicable laws or regulations and other regulatory developments in the United States, India, Singapore, Mexico, the Cayman Islands and other countries; our success in retaining or recruiting, or changes required in, our officers, key employees or directors; our financial performance; our ability to make acquisitions, divestments or form joint ventures or otherwise make investments and the ability to successfully complete such transactions and integrate with our business; the period over which we anticipate our existing cash and cash equivalents will be sufficient to fund our operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements; geopolitical instability, armed conflicts, trade restrictions, tariffs and other international events that may adversely affect global economic conditions, customer spending and business operations, and any restrictive actions that have been or may be taken by the U.S. and/or other countries in response thereto, such as sanctions or export controls; risks related to cybersecurity and data privacy; the impact of inflation; and the fluctuation of economic conditions, inflation and other global events on Aeries’ results of operations and global supply chain constraints. Further information on risks, uncertainties and other factors that could affect our financial results are included in Aeries’ periodic and current reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Furthermore, Aeries operates in a highly competitive and rapidly changing environment where new and unanticipated risks may arise. Accordingly, investors should not place any reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. The forward-looking statements contained in this release are made as of the date hereof and Aeries disclaims any intention to, and undertakes no obligation to, update or revise forward-looking statements.
Contact:
IR@aeriestechnology.com
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands, except percentages)
| Three months ended September 30, | Six months ended September 30, | |||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||
| Revenues, net | $ | 18,148 | $ | 17,359 | $ | 40,066 | $ | 32,688 | ||||
| Cost of revenue | 14,091 | 12,337 | 29,630 | 23,888 | ||||||||
| Gross profit | $ | 4,057 | $ | 5,022 | $ | 10,436 | $ | 8,800 | ||||
| Gross profit margin | 22.4 | % | 28.9 | % | 26.0 | % | 26.9 | % | ||||
| Operating expenses | ||||||||||||
| Selling, general & administrative expenses | 3,158 | 3,037 | 6,177 | 5,995 | ||||||||
| Total operating expenses | $ | 3,158 | $ | 3,037 | $ | 6,177 | $ | 5,995 | ||||
| Income from operations | $ | 899 | $ | 1,985 | $ | 4,259 | $ | 2,805 | ||||
| Other income / (expense) | ||||||||||||
| Change in fair value of forward purchase agreement put option liability | – | (360 | ) | (7 | ) | 895 | ||||||
| Change in fair value of derivative warrant liabilities | 82 | (240 | ) | 82 | (217 | ) | ||||||
| Gain on settlement of forward purchase agreement put option liability | 38 | – | 38 | – | ||||||||
| Interest income | 79 | 76 | 156 | 148 | ||||||||
| Interest expense | (79 | ) | (94 | ) | (195 | ) | (263 | ) | ||||
| Other income, net | 766 | 69 | 543 | 77 | ||||||||
| Total other income / (expense) | 886 | (549 | ) | 617 | 640 | |||||||
| Income before income taxes | 1,785 | 1,436 | 4,876 | 3,445 | ||||||||
| Income tax expense | (437 | ) | (794 | ) | (1,315 | ) | (1,125 | ) | ||||
| Net income | $ | 1,348 | $ | 642 | $ | 3,561 | $ | 2,320 | ||||
| Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest | 26 | 128 | 181 | 190 | ||||||||
| Less: Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests | 46 | 273 | 322 | 375 | ||||||||
| Net income attributable to the shareholders of Aeries Technology, Inc. | $ | 1,276 | $ | 241 | $ | 3,058 | $ | 1,755 | ||||
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(In thousands, except percentages)
| Three months ended September 30, | Six months ended September 30, | |||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||
| Net income | $ | 1,348 | $ | 642 | $ | 3,561 | $ | 2,320 | ||||
| Income tax expense | 437 | 794 | 1,315 | 1,125 | ||||||||
| Interest income | (79 | ) | (76 | ) | (156 | ) | (148 | ) | ||||
| Interest expense | 79 | 94 | 195 | 263 | ||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 199 | 205 | 423 | 410 | ||||||||
| EBITDA | $ | 1,984 | $ | 1,659 | $ | 5,338 | $ | 3,970 | ||||
| Adjustments | ||||||||||||
| (+) Stock-based compensation | 236 | 293 | 946 | 293 | ||||||||
| (-)/+ Change in fair value of derivative liabilities | (82 | ) | 600 | (75 | ) | (678 | ) | |||||
| (-) Gain on settlement of forward purchase agreement put option liability | (38 | ) | – | (38 | ) | – | ||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 2,100 | $ | 2,552 | $ | 6,171 | $ | 3,585 | ||||
| Revenue | 18,148 | 17,359 | 40,066 | 32,688 | ||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA margin [Adjusted EBITDA / Revenue] | 11.6 | % | 14.7 | % | 15.4 | % | 11.0 | % | ||||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
| Six months ended September 30, | 2026 | 2025 | $ Change | % Change | |||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period | $ | 4,878 | $ | 2,764 | $ | 2,114 | 76.5 | % | |||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 4,740 | 2,394 | 2,346 | 98.0 | % | ||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (462 | ) | (934 | ) | 472 | 50.5 | % | ||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | (5,259 | ) | (2,328 | ) | (2,931 | ) | (125.9 | )% | |||
| Effect of exchange rates on cash | (61 | ) | (30 | ) | (31 | ) | (103.3 | )% | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period | $ | 3,836 | $ | 1,866 | $ | 1,970 | 105.6 | % | |||
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(In thousands)
| As of September 30, 2026 | As of March 31, 2026 | |||||
| ASSETS | ||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 3,836 | $ | 4,878 | ||
| Accounts receivable, net of allowance of | 11,173 | 12,719 | ||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets, net of allowance of | 6,491 | 6,170 | ||||
| Deferred transaction costs | 125 | 125 | ||||
| Total current assets | $ | 21,625 | $ | 23,892 | ||
| Property and equipment, net | 1,807 | 1,750 | ||||
| Operating right-of-use assets | 5,947 | 8,608 | ||||
| Deferred tax assets, net | 4,399 | 3,689 | ||||
| Long-term investments, net of allowance of | 1,992 | 1,896 | ||||
| Other assets | 2,400 | 2,059 | ||||
| Total assets | $ | 38,170 | $ | 41,894 | ||
| LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTEREST AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY / (DEFICIT) | ||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 8,523 | $ | 9,270 | ||
| Accrued compensation and related benefits, current | 3,465 | 3,568 | ||||
| Operating lease liabilities, current | 1,187 | 2,694 | ||||
| Short-term borrowings | 2,735 | 4,436 | ||||
| Forward purchase agreement put option liability | 2,368 | 4,287 | ||||
| Other current liabilities | 8,272 | 6,434 | ||||
| Total current liabilities | $ | 26,550 | $ | 30,689 | ||
| Long-term debt | 782 | 798 | ||||
| Operating lease liabilities, noncurrent | 5,164 | 6,358 | ||||
| Derivative warrant liabilities | 339 | 421 | ||||
| Deferred tax liabilities | 238 | 197 | ||||
| Other liabilities | 5,760 | 6,016 | ||||
| Total liabilities | $ | 38,833 | $ | 44,479 | ||
| Commitments and contingencies | ||||||
| Redeemable noncontrolling interest | 786 | 448 | ||||
| Shareholders' equity / (deficit) | ||||||
| Preference shares, | – | – | ||||
| Class A ordinary shares, 6,062,184 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2026 | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Class V ordinary shares, | – | – | ||||
| Net shareholders' investment and additional paid-in capital | 28,513 | 29,115 | ||||
| Less: Common stock held in treasury at cost; 690,812 shares as of September 30, 2026, and 374,744 shares as of March 31, 2026 | (2,479 | ) | (1,304 | ) | ||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (1,862 | ) | (1,977 | ) | ||
| Accumulated deficit | (25,814 | ) | (28,873 | ) | ||
| Total Aeries Technology, Inc. shareholders' deficit | $ | (1,637 | ) | $ | (3,034 | ) |
| Noncontrolling interest | 188 | 1 | ||||
| Total shareholders' deficit | $ | (1,449 | ) | $ | (3,033 | ) |
| Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and shareholders' deficit | $ | 38,170 | $ | 41,894 | ||
Source: Aeries Technology, Inc.
FAQ
AI-generated questions and answers. How Rhea-AI works. Not financial advice.
What were Aeries Technology's second-quarter fiscal 2027 earnings results?
Aeries reported $18.1 million in revenue, up 4.5% year over year, and net income of $1.3 million, compared with $0.6 million. Adjusted EBITDA declined to $2.1 million from $2.6 million, with its margin falling to 11.6% from 14.7%.
What is Aeries Technology's fiscal 2027 financial guidance?
Aeries reaffirmed its fiscal 2027 outlook for $80 million to $84 million in revenue and $10 million to $12 million in adjusted EBITDA. These remain company guidance, rather than achieved results.