Commvault Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Financial Results

Rhea-AI Summary

Commvault (NASDAQ:CVLT) reported strong Q1 FY2026 financial results, with record total revenue of $282 million, up 26% year-over-year. The company's Annualized Recurring Revenue (ARR) grew to $996 million, representing a 24% increase. Notable highlights include subscription revenue of $182 million (up 46% YoY) and SaaS revenue of $72 million (up 66% YoY).

The company achieved an operating margin of 8.9% with non-GAAP EBIT of $58 million. For Q2 FY2026, Commvault expects revenues between $272-274 million. The full-year FY2026 guidance projects total revenues of $1,161-1,165 million with ARR growth of 18%. The company also announced its planned acquisition of Satori Cyber, Ltd., expected to close in Q2 FY2026.

Positive

• Record total revenue of $282 million, up 26% year-over-year
• SaaS revenue grew 66% year-over-year to $72 million
• Subscription ARR increased 33% to $844 million
• Strong operating cash flow of $32 million with $30 million free cash flow
• Named Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for 14th consecutive time
• Strategic partnerships enhanced with CrowdStrike, Deloitte, HPE, and Kyndryl

Negative

• Operating margin of 8.9% shows room for improvement
• Projected ARR growth rate decline from current 24% to 18% for full year FY2026
• Q2 revenue guidance suggests sequential decline from Q1

Insights

Financial Analyst

Commvault delivered exceptional Q1 results with 26% revenue growth and 24% ARR growth, demonstrating strong market momentum.

Commvault has delivered an impressive first quarter for fiscal 2026, significantly exceeding expectations across all key metrics. The company reported $282 million in total revenue, representing a substantial 26% year-over-year growth. Their Annualized Recurring Revenue (ARR) approached the billion-dollar milestone at $996 million, growing 24% year-over-year.

What's particularly striking is the acceleration in high-margin subscription revenue, which jumped 46% to $182 million. Within this category, SaaS revenue showed remarkable momentum with 66% growth, reaching $72 million. This shift toward recurring revenue streams enhances business predictability and typically commands higher valuation multiples.

Profitability metrics remain robust with a non-GAAP operating margin of 20.7%, generating $32 million in operating cash flow. The $30 million in free cash flow demonstrates strong cash conversion efficiency, essential for sustainable growth.

The forward guidance suggests continued momentum, with full-year revenue expected between $1,161 million and $1,165 million, and subscription ARR projected to grow 24% year-over-year. The company's planned acquisition of Satori Cyber indicates strategic expansion of their cybersecurity capabilities.

Commvault's competitive positioning remains strong, as evidenced by their 14th consecutive recognition as a Leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Backup and Data Protection Platforms. Their enhanced partnerships with major players like CrowdStrike, Deloitte, HPE, and Kyndryl, coupled with government security certifications (GovRAMP and FedRAMP High), position them well for enterprise and public sector growth.

Exceeded Guidance Across All Top Line Metrics

Record Total Revenue of $282 million, up 26% year-over-year

Annualized Recurring Revenue (ARR)¹ grew to $996 million, up 24% year-over- year

TINTON FALLS, N.J., July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Commvault [Nasdaq: CVLT] today announced its financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2025. 

"Commvault delivered a strong start to the fiscal year, fueled by customer growth, disciplined execution, and rising demand for our industry-leading cyber resilience platform," said Sanjay Mirchandani, President and CEO, Commvault. "With a best-in-class partner ecosystem and continuous innovation that we believe sets us apart, we are well-positioned to continue to take share in fiscal 2026 and beyond."

Notes are contained at the end of this Press Release

First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Highlights -

• Total revenues were $282 million, up 26% year over year
• Total ARR¹ grew to $996 million, up 24% year over year, or 21% on a constant currency basis using March 31, 2025 spot rates
• Subscription revenue was $182 million, up 46% year over year, inclusive of term-based license revenue of $109 million, up 36% year over year, and SaaS revenue of $72 million, up 66% year over year
• Subscription ARR¹ grew to $844 million, up 33% year over year, or 30% on a constant currency basis using March 31, 2025 spot rates
• Income from operations (EBIT) was $25 million, an operating margin of 8.9%
• Non-GAAP EBIT² was $58 million, an operating margin of 20.7%
• Operating cash flow was $32 million, with free cash flow² of $30 million

Recent Business Highlights -

• For the 14th time in a row, Commvault has been named a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Backup and Data Protection Platforms.
• Commvault announced enhancements to its post quantum computing capabilities, designed to help customers protect their highly sensitive, long-term data from a new generation of cyber threats.
• Commvault continues to drive value for our global customers through strategic partnerships that enhance incident response capabilities, cyber resilience, and more. In Q1, Commvault announced enhanced partnerships with CrowdStrike, Deloitte, HPE, and Kyndryl.
• Commvault Cloud achieved GovRAMP Authorized status for its cyber resilience SaaS solutions at the state level, complementing its unique FedRAMP High authorization at the federal level.

Financial Outlook for Second Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2026³ -

We are providing the following guidance for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, based on current macroeconomic conditions:

• Total revenues are expected to be between $272 million and $274 million
• Subscription revenue is expected to be between $174 million and $176 million
• Non-GAAP gross margin² is expected to be between 81% and 82%
• Non-GAAP EBIT margin² is expected to be approximately 20%

We are providing the following updated guidance for the full fiscal year 2026, based on current macroeconomic conditions:

• Total revenues are expected to be between $1,161 million and $1,165 million
• Total ARR¹ is expected to grow 18% year over year
• Subscription revenue is expected to be between $753 million and $757 million
• Subscription ARR¹ is expected to grow 24% year over year
• Non-GAAP gross margin² is expected to be between 81% and 82%
• Non-GAAP EBIT margin² is expected to be approximately 20.5%
• Free cash flow² is expected to be between $210 million and $215 million

The above statements are based on the incorporation of actual first quarter results, current targets and the acquisition of Satori Cyber, Ltd., which is expected to close in the second quarter of fiscal 2026. These statements are forward-looking and made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions discussed in detail below. We do not undertake any obligation to update these forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from anticipated results.

Conference Call Information

Commvault will host a conference call today, July 29, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (5:30 a.m. Pacific Time) to discuss quarterly results. The live webcast and call dial-in numbers can be accessed by registering under the "News & Events" section of Commvault's website at ir.commvault.com under the "Investor Events" heading. An archived webcast of this conference call will also be available following the call.

About Commvault

Commvault (NASDAQ: CVLT) is the gold standard in cyber resilience, helping more than 100,000 organizations keep data safe and businesses resilient and moving forward. Today, Commvault offers the only cyber resilience platform that combines the best data security and rapid recovery at enterprise scale across any workload, anywhere—at the lowest TCO.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release may contain forward-looking statements, including statements regarding financial projections, which are subject to risks and uncertainties, such as competitive factors, difficulties and delays inherent in the development, manufacturing, marketing and sale of software products and related services, general economic conditions, outcome of litigation and others. For a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties affecting Commvault's business, see "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in our annual report on Form 10-K and "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in our most recent quarterly report on Form 10-Q. Statements regarding Commvault's beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future are forward-looking statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from anticipated results. Commvault does not undertake to update its forward-looking statements.

Overview
($ in thousands)

	Q1'25			Q2'25			Q3'25			Q4'25			Q1'26
	Revenue	Y/Y Growth		Revenue	Y/Y Growth		Revenue	Y/Y Growth		Revenue	Y/Y Growth		Revenue	Y/Y Growth
Subscription:
Term-based license	$  80,405	13 %		$  84,427	22 %		$  97,625	21 %		$  107,954	33 %		$  109,282	36 %
SaaS	43,675	69 %		49,611	75 %		60,696	82 %		65,274	69 %		72,445	66 %
Total subscription	124,080	28 %		134,038	37 %		158,321	39 %		173,228	45 %		181,727	46 %
Perpetual license	13,736	4 %		10,522	(27) %		16,423	10 %		14,962	(2) %		7,335	(47) %
Customer support	76,288	(1) %		77,688	1 %		77,078	— %		76,509	(1) %		79,021	4 %
Other services	10,568	(2) %		11,030	(7) %		10,808	(1) %		10,340	(8) %		13,895	31 %
Total revenues	$  224,672	13 %		$  233,278	16 %		$  262,630	21 %		$  275,039	23 %		$  281,978	26 %

Constant Currency - Revenue
($ in thousands)

The constant currency impact is calculated using the average foreign exchange rates from the prior year period and applying these rates to foreign-denominated revenues in the current corresponding period. Commvault analyzes revenue growth on a constant currency basis in order to provide a comparable framework for assessing how the business performed excluding the effect of foreign currency fluctuations. The non-GAAP financial measures presented in this press release should not be considered as a substitute for, or superior to, the measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.

	Q1'25  Revenue as Reported (GAAP)		Q1'26  Revenue as Reported (GAAP)		Constant Currency Impact		% Change Y/Y (GAAP)		% Change Y/Y Constant Currency
Subscription:
Term-based license	$           80,405		$        109,282		$          (2,157)		36 %		33 %
SaaS	43,675		72,445		(957)		66 %		64 %
Total subscription	124,080		181,727		(3,114)		46 %		44 %
Perpetual license	13,736		7,335		(193)		(47) %		(48) %
Customer support	76,288		79,021		(1,412)		4 %		2 %
Other services	10,568		13,895		(271)		31 %		29 %
Total	$        224,672		$        281,978		$          (4,990)		26 %		23 %

Disaggregation of Revenues
($ in thousands)

Our Americas region includes the United States, Canada, and Latin America. Our International region primarily includes Europe, Middle East, Africa, Australia, India, Southeast Asia, and China.

	Q1'25			Q2'25			Q3'25			Q4'25			Q1'26
	Revenue	Y/Y Growth		Revenue	Y/Y Growth		Revenue	Y/Y Growth		Revenue	Y/Y Growth		Revenue	Y/Y Growth
Americas	$  138,725	14 %		$  144,408	20 %		$  155,435	24 %		$  169,384	29 %		$  170,928	23 %
International	85,947	13 %		88,870	10 %		107,195	17 %		105,655	15 %		111,050	29 %
Total revenues	$  224,672	13 %		$  233,278	16 %		$  262,630	21 %		$  275,039	23 %		$  281,978	26 %

Total ARR, Subscription ARR and SaaS ARR¹
($ in thousands)

	Q1'25		Q2'25		Q3'25		Q4'25		Q1'26
Total ARR1	$        802,709		$        853,265		$        889,628		$        930,051		$        996,202
Subscription ARR1	$        635,910		$        687,050		$        734,212		$        780,098		$        843,873
SaaS ARR1	$        187,908		$        214,832		$        258,957		$        281,045		$        306,874

Constant Currency - ARR¹
($ in thousands)

The constant currency impact on ARR¹ is calculated using the foreign exchange spot rates from March 31, 2025 and applying these rates to foreign-denominated results in the periods presented.

	Q1'25		Q2'25		Q3'25		Q4'25		Q1'26
Total ARR1 as Reported	$        802,709		$        853,265		$        889,628		$        930,051		$        996,202
Total ARR1 using March 31, 2025 rates	$        801,978		$        838,074		$        899,365		$        930,051		$        969,693
Subscription ARR1 as Reported	$        635,910		$        687,050		$        734,212		$        780,098		$        843,873
Subscription ARR1 using March 31, 2025 rates	$        634,946		$        675,330		$        741,526		$        780,098		$        822,695
SaaS ARR1 as Reported	$        187,908		$        214,832		$        258,957		$        281,045		$        306,874
SaaS ARR1 using March 31, 2025 rates	$        187,412		$        210,585		$        261,416		$        281,045		$        299,017

Additional Financial Information

• GAAP net income was $23 million, or $0.52 per diluted share
• Commvault repurchased approximately 82,000 shares of common stock for $15 million during the three months ended June 30, 2025
• Diluted shares outstanding as of June 30, 2025 were approximately 45 million
• Cash and cash equivalents totaled $363 million as of June 30, 2025

 

Commvault Systems, Inc.   Consolidated Statements of Operations (In thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited)
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	Three Months Ended June 30,
	2025		2024
Revenues:
Subscription:
Term-based license	$    109,282		$       80,405
Software-as-a-service	72,445		43,675
Total subscription	181,727		124,080
Perpetual license	7,335		13,736
Customer support	79,021		76,288
Other services	13,895		10,568
Total revenues	281,978		224,672
Cost of revenues:
Subscription:
Term-based license	2,242		1,778
Software-as-a-service	25,972		15,762
Total subscription	28,214		17,540
Perpetual license	245		337
Customer support	14,207		14,263
Other services	8,111		7,648
Total cost of revenues	50,777		39,788
Gross margin	231,201		184,884
Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing	122,479		95,950
Research and development	40,062		33,104
General and administrative	41,270		30,795
Depreciation and amortization	2,607		1,928
Restructuring	237		4,679
Change in contingent consideration	(545)		—
Total operating expenses	206,110		166,456
Income from operations	25,091		18,428
Interest income	2,009		1,802
Interest expense	(278)		(104)
Other income, net	61		528
Income before income taxes	26,883		20,654
Income tax expense	3,387		2,127
Net income	$       23,496		$       18,527
Net income per common share:
Basic	$           0.53		$           0.42
Diluted	$           0.52		$           0.41
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic	44,326		43,678
Diluted	45,283		44,986

 

Commvault Systems, Inc.   Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (In thousands) (Unaudited)
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		June 30,		March 31,
		2025		2025
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$              363,234		$              302,103
Trade accounts receivable, net		255,448		251,995
Assets held for sale		—		34,770
Other current assets		48,448		46,189
Total current assets		667,130		635,057
Deferred tax assets, net		130,139		133,378
Property and equipment, net		9,826		8,294
Operating lease assets		29,029		10,124
Deferred commissions cost		82,874		79,309
Intangible assets, net		19,666		20,737
Goodwill		185,255		185,255
Other assets		52,518		46,112
Total assets		$           1,176,437		$           1,118,266
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable		$                       50		$                     373
Accrued liabilities		107,219		147,133
Current portion of operating lease liabilities		5,558		4,614
Deferred revenue		423,156		402,930
Total current liabilities		535,983		555,050
Deferred revenue, less current portion		241,714		223,282
Deferred tax liabilities		1,503		1,384
Long-term operating lease liabilities		24,059		6,338
Other liabilities		8,439		7,090
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Total stockholders' equity		364,739		325,122
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity		$           1,176,437		$           1,118,266

 

Commvault Systems, Inc.   Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (In thousands) (Unaudited)
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	Three Months Ended June 30,
	2025		2024
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income	$       23,496		$       18,527
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	2,692		1,957
Noncash stock-based compensation	30,180		26,404
Noncash change in fair value of equity securities	(61)		(70)
Noncash adjustment on headquarters sale leaseback	495		—
Noncash change in fair value of contingent consideration	(545)		—
Noncash operating lease expense	1,636		1,579
Deferred income taxes	3,908		(4,794)
Amortization of deferred commissions cost	10,989		7,458
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Trade accounts receivable, net	3,748		19,681
Operating lease liabilities	(1,908)		(2,302)
Other current assets and Other assets	2,378		(2,203)
Deferred commissions cost	(15,072)		(8,269)
Accounts payable	(320)		129
Accrued liabilities	(47,260)		(23,011)
Deferred revenue	17,440		9,438
Other liabilities	(115)		168
Net cash provided by operating activities	31,681		44,692
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of property and equipment	(1,879)		(863)
Purchase of equity securities	(6,144)		(473)
Proceeds from sale of headquarters, net	34,849		—
Business combination, net of cash acquired	—		(21,000)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	26,826		(22,336)
Cash flows from financing activities
Repurchase of common stock	(15,050)		(51,392)
Proceeds from stock-based compensation plans	—		5,340
Payment of debt issuance costs	(1,846)		—
Payment of financial liability	(12)		—
Net cash used in financing activities	(16,908)		(46,052)
Effects of exchange rate — changes in cash	19,532		(1,187)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	61,131		(24,883)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	302,103		312,754
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$    363,234		$    287,871
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Supplemental disclosures of noncash activities
Issuance of common stock for business combination	$              —		$        4,900
Operating lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets	$       20,252		$        1,968

 

Commvault Systems, Inc.   Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures  (In thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited)
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	Three Months Ended June 30,
	2025		2024
Non-GAAP financial measures and reconciliation:
GAAP income from operations	$       25,091		$       18,428
Noncash stock-based compensation4	30,105		22,396
FICA and payroll tax expense related to stock-based compensation5	1,799		1,363
Restructuring6	237		4,679
Amortization of intangible assets7	1,071		573
Litigation settlement8	—		675
Business combination costs9	—		189
Change in contingent consideration10	(545)		—
Adjustment on headquarters sale leaseback11	495		—
Non-GAAP income from operations	$       58,253		$       48,303
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GAAP net income	$       23,496		$       18,527
Noncash stock-based compensation4	30,105		22,396
FICA and payroll tax expense related to stock-based compensation5	1,799		1,363
Restructuring6	237		4,679
Amortization of intangible assets7	1,071		573
Litigation settlement8	—		675
Business combination costs9	—		189
Change in contingent consideration10	(545)		—
Adjustment on headquarters sale leaseback11	495		—
Non-GAAP provision for income taxes adjustment12	(11,024)		(10,000)
Non-GAAP net income	$       45,634		$       38,402
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GAAP diluted earnings per share	$           0.52		$           0.41
Noncash stock-based compensation4	0.66		0.50
FICA and payroll tax expense related to stock-based compensation5	0.04		0.03
Restructuring6	0.01		0.10
Amortization of intangible assets7	0.02		0.01
Litigation settlement8	—		0.02
Business combination costs9	—		—
Change in contingent consideration10	(0.01)		—
Adjustment on headquarters sale leaseback11	0.01		—
Non-GAAP provision for income taxes adjustment12	(0.24)		(0.22)
Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share	$           1.01		$           0.85
GAAP diluted weighted average shares outstanding	45,283		44,986
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	Three Months Ended June 30,
	2025		2024
Non-GAAP gross margin reconciliation:
GAAP gross margin	82.0 %		82.3 %
Cost of revenues related to noncash stock-based compensation	0.4 %		0.7 %
Non-GAAP gross margin	82.4 %		83.0 %
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	Three Months Ended June 30,
	2025		2024
Non-GAAP free cash flow reconciliation:
GAAP cash provided by operating activities	$       31,681		$       44,692
Purchase of property and equipment	(1,879)		(863)
Non-GAAP free cash flow	$       29,802		$       43,829

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Commvault has provided in this press release the following non-GAAP financial measures: non-GAAP income from operations (EBIT), non-GAAP income from operations margin, non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP diluted earnings per share, non-GAAP free cash flow, annualized recurring revenue (ARR), subscription ARR and SaaS ARR. This financial information has not been prepared in accordance with GAAP. Commvault uses these non-GAAP financial measures internally to understand, manage and evaluate its business and make operating decisions. Commvault believes that the use of these non-GAAP financial measures, when used as a supplement to GAAP financial measures, provides an additional tool for investors to use in evaluating ongoing operating results and trends, and in comparing its financial results with other companies in Commvault's industry, many of which present similar non-GAAP financial measures to the investment community. Commvault has also provided its revenues, ARR, subscription ARR and SaaS ARR on a constant currency basis. Commvault analyzes revenue growth, ARR, subscription ARR and SaaS ARR on a constant currency basis in order to provide a comparable framework for assessing how the business performed excluding the effect of foreign currency fluctuations.

All of these non-GAAP financial measures should be considered as a supplement to, and not as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, which are included in this press release.

Non-GAAP income from operations and non-GAAP income from operations margin. These non-GAAP financial measures exclude noncash stock-based compensation charges and additional Federal Insurance Contribution Act (FICA) and related payroll tax expense incurred by Commvault when employees exercise in-the-money stock options or vest in restricted stock awards. Commvault has also excluded restructuring costs, noncash amortization of intangible assets, the change in the estimated fair value of contingent consideration, and adjustments from the sale and leaseback of headquarters from its non-GAAP results. These adjustments are further discussed in the reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures. Commvault believes that these non-GAAP financial measures are useful metrics for management and investors because they compare Commvault's core operating results over multiple periods. When evaluating the performance of Commvault's operating results and developing short- and long-term plans, Commvault does not consider such expenses. 

Although noncash stock-based compensation and the additional FICA and related payroll tax expenses are necessary to attract and retain employees, Commvault places its primary emphasis on stockholder dilution as compared to the accounting charges related to such equity compensation plans. Commvault believes that providing non-GAAP financial measures that exclude noncash stock-based compensation expense and the additional FICA and related payroll tax expenses incurred on stock option exercises and vesting of restricted stock awards allow investors to make meaningful comparisons between Commvault's operating results and those of other companies.

There are a number of limitations related to the use of non-GAAP income from operations and non-GAAP income from operations margin.  The most significant limitation is that these non-GAAP financial measures exclude certain operating costs, primarily related to noncash stock-based compensation, which is of a recurring nature. Noncash stock-based compensation has been, and will continue to be for the foreseeable future, a significant recurring expense in Commvault's operating results.  In addition, noncash stock-based compensation is an important part of Commvault's employees' compensation and can have a significant impact on their performance. The following table presents the stock-based compensation expense included in cost of revenues, sales and marketing, research and development and general and administrative ($ in thousands):  

	Three Months Ended June 30,
	2025		2024
Cost of revenues	$               1,249		$               1,581
Sales and marketing	12,586		9,486
Research and development	7,070		5,164
General and administrative	9,200		6,165
Stock-based compensation expense	$             30,105		$             22,396

The table above excludes stock-based compensation expense related to the Company's restructuring activities described below in Note 6.

The components that Commvault excludes in its non-GAAP financial measures may differ from the components that its peer companies exclude when they report their non-GAAP financial measures. Due to the limitations related to the use of non-GAAP measures, Commvault's management assists investors by providing a reconciliation of each non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure. Commvault's management uses non-GAAP financial measures only in addition to, and in conjunction with, results presented in accordance with GAAP. 

Non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS).  In addition to the adjustments discussed in non-GAAP income from operations, non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted EPS incorporates a non-GAAP effective tax rate of 24%.

Commvault anticipates that in any given period its non-GAAP tax rate may be either higher or lower than the GAAP tax rate as evidenced by historical fluctuations. The GAAP tax rates in recent fiscal years were not meaningful percentages due to the dollar amount of GAAP pre-tax income.  For the same reason as the GAAP tax rates, the estimated cash tax rates in recent fiscal years are not meaningful percentages. Commvault defines its cash tax rate as the total amount of cash income taxes payable for the fiscal year divided by consolidated GAAP pre-tax income. Over time, Commvault believes its GAAP and cash tax rates will align.

Commvault considers non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted EPS useful metrics for Commvault management and its investors for the same basic reasons that Commvault uses non-GAAP income from operations and non-GAAP income from operations margin. In addition, the same limitations as well as management actions to compensate for such limitations described above also apply to Commvault's use of non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted EPS.

Non-GAAP gross margin.  Commvault defines this non-GAAP financial measure as GAAP gross margin adjusted to exclude cost of revenues related to noncash stock-based compensation.

Non-GAAP free cash flow.  Commvault defines this non-GAAP financial measure as net cash provided by operating activities less purchases of property and equipment. Commvault considers non-GAAP free cash flow a useful metric for Commvault management and its investors in evaluating Commvault's ability to generate cash from its business operations. In addition, the same limitations as well as management actions to compensate for such limitations described above also apply to Commvault's use of non-GAAP free cash flow.

Forward-looking non-GAAP measures.  In this press release, Commvault presents certain forward-looking non-GAAP metrics. Commvault cannot provide a reconciliation to the comparable GAAP metric without unreasonable efforts, as certain financial information, the probable significance of which may be material, is not available and cannot be reasonably estimated.

Notes

1. Annualized recurring revenue (ARR) is defined as the annualized recurring value of all active contracts at the end of a reporting period. It includes recurring subscription offerings (including term licenses, SaaS, and utility software), maintenance related to perpetual and term licenses, extended maintenance contracts (enterprise support), and managed services. It excludes non-recurring elements such as perpetual licenses and professional services which are typically delivered at a point in time. ARR is calculated by dividing the total contract value by the number of days in the contract term and multiplying by 365. Subscription ARR includes only term licenses, SaaS, and utility arrangements, calculated using the same methodology as ARR. SaaS ARR includes only the cloud-hosted portion of Subscription ARR and is calculated using the same methodology.
   
   These metrics should be viewed independently of GAAP revenue, deferred revenue and unbilled revenue and are not intended to be combined with or to replace those items. These metrics are not a forecast of future revenues. Management believes that reviewing these metrics, in addition to GAAP results, helps investors and financial analysts understand the value of Commvault's recurring revenue streams presented on an annualized basis. See "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for additional explanation.
   
   
2. A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results has been provided in the reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures included in this press release. An explanation of these measures is also included under the heading "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures."
   
   
3. Commvault does not provide forward-looking guidance on a GAAP basis as certain financial information, the probable significance of which cannot be determined, is not available and cannot be reasonably estimated. See "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for additional explanation.
   
   
4. Represents noncash stock-based compensation charges associated with restricted stock units granted and our Employee Stock Purchase Plan, exclusive of stock-based compensation expense related to Commvault's restructuring activities described below in Note 6.
   
   
5. Represents additional FICA and related payroll tax expenses incurred by Commvault when employees exercise in-the-money stock options or vest in restricted stock awards.
   
   
6. These restructuring charges relate primarily to severance and related costs associated with headcount reductions and stock-based compensation related to modifications of existing unvested awards granted to certain employees impacted by the restructuring plans.
   
   
7. Represents noncash amortization of intangible assets.
   
   
8. During the first quarter of fiscal 2025, we entered into a settlement agreement resulting in a payment of approximately $1.5 million which resolved certain legal matters. For the three months ended June 30, 2024, approximately $0.7 million was recorded in general and administrative expenses and the remaining $0.8 million was incurred in a prior period that is not presented in the consolidated statements of operations.
   
   
9. During fiscal 2025, Commvault incurred costs related to the acquisitions of Appranix, Inc. and Clumio, Inc., including legal, accounting and advisory services. Management believes, when used as a supplement to GAAP results, that the exclusion of these costs will help investors and financial analysts understand Commvault's operating results and underlying operational trends as compared to other periods.
   
   
10. Represents the change in the estimated fair value of the contingent consideration arrangement related to the acquisition of Appranix, Inc.
    
    
11. During the first quarter of fiscal 2026, we finalized the sale of our corporate headquarters and entered into a lease for a portion of the premises. These noncash charges represent accounting adjustments for a $1.3 million loss associated with the related lease terms and an $0.8 million adjustment to reflect the final sale price of the assets resulting in a net charge of $0.5 million recorded in general and administrative expense on the consolidated statements of operations.
    
    
12. The provision for income taxes is adjusted to reflect Commvault's estimated non-GAAP effective tax rate of 24%.

 

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FAQ

What were Commvault's (CVLT) Q1 FY2026 earnings results?

Commvault reported total revenue of $282 million (up 26% YoY), with subscription revenue of $182 million (up 46% YoY) and operating income of $25 million (8.9% margin).

What is Commvault's ARR growth rate for Q1 FY2026?

Commvault's total ARR grew to $996 million, representing a 24% increase year-over-year, or 21% on a constant currency basis.

What is Commvault's revenue guidance for FY2026?

Commvault expects full-year FY2026 revenues between $1,161-1,165 million, with total ARR growth of 18% year-over-year and subscription ARR growth of 24%.

How much did Commvault's SaaS revenue grow in Q1 FY2026?

Commvault's SaaS revenue reached $72 million, showing significant growth of 66% year-over-year.

What major partnerships did Commvault announce in Q1 FY2026?

Commvault announced enhanced partnerships with CrowdStrike, Deloitte, HPE, and Kyndryl to improve incident response capabilities and cyber resilience.