CGI reports first quarter Fiscal 2026 results
Rhea-AI Summary
CGI (TSX: GIB.A / NYSE: GIB) reported Q1-F2026 revenue of $4.08 billion, up 7.7% year-over-year (3.4% constant currency). Adjusted EBIT was $655.1 million (16.1% margin). Cash from operations reached a record $871.9 million (21.4% of revenue).
Bookings were $4.47 billion with backlog of $31.32 billion (1.9x annual revenue). Net earnings were $442.0 million with diluted EPS of $2.03. The company repurchased $576.6 million of shares and declared a $0.17 quarterly dividend.
Positive
- Record cash from operations of $871.9 million (21.4% of revenue)
- Share repurchases of $576.6 million under Normal Course Issuer Bid
- Backlog of $31.32 billion, equating to 1.9x annual revenue
- Issued senior notes providing financing capacity of $923.9 million (March 2025)
Negative
- Net debt increased to $3.45 billion (from $1.57 billion)
- Net debt-to-capitalization rose to 25.7% (1,200 bps increase YoY)
- Cash and cash equivalents declined by $964.9 million to $836.4 million
- Return on invested capital fell 290 bps to 13.3%
Key Figures
Market Reality Check
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GIB was down 1.08% while key peers mostly declined: LDOS -0.82%, CDW -1.57%, IT -1.60%, BR -0.53%. WIT rose 2.76%. With no peers in the momentum scanner and mixed moves, trading appeared more stock-specific than a clear sector-wide trend.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21 | AGM & results timing | Neutral | +0.7% | Announced AGM logistics and timing for Q1-F2026 results release. |
| Jan 20 | AI alliance expansion | Positive | -4.9% | Expanded global alliance with Google Cloud to scale Gemini Enterprise use. |
| Jan 15 | AI fraud platform | Positive | -2.1% | Launched AI-powered FWA platform via U.S. Treasury FM QSMO Marketplace. |
| Jan 08 | Industry recognition | Positive | +2.6% | Named Major Contender in Everest Group’s 2025 PEAK Matrix assessment. |
| Jan 05 | Acquisition closing | Positive | -0.1% | Completed acquisition of Comarch Polska SA to expand presence in Poland. |
Recent history shows several positive strategic and AI-related announcements followed by mixed to negative next-day moves, suggesting the stock has at times sold off or remained muted on ostensibly constructive news.
Over the past month, CGI has reported multiple strategic updates. On Jan 5, 2026, it completed the acquisition of Comarch Polska SA to expand in Poland. This was followed by recognition in Everest Group’s 2025 PEAK Matrix® on Jan 8, and an AI-powered fraud, waste and abuse platform listing on the U.S. Treasury’s FM QSMO Marketplace on Jan 15. A deeper AI alliance with Google Cloud around Gemini Enterprise came on Jan 20, and logistics for the Fiscal 2026 Q1 results and AGM were detailed on Jan 21. The current Q1 results extend this sequence with concrete financial performance and capital returns.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement details a solid Q1-F2026, with revenue of $4.08B growing 7.7% year-over-year and adjusted diluted EPS of $2.12. Strong cash generation of $871.9M (21.4% of revenue), bookings of $4.47B and backlog of $31.32B highlight demand durability. At the same time, net debt and certain margins have moved unfavorably. The renewed Normal Course Issuer Bid and $0.17 dividend frame capital allocation priorities. Investors may watch future margin trends, debt metrics and booking quality in subsequent quarters.
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Revenue up
Q1-F2026 performance highlights
- Revenue of
, up$4.08 billion 7.7% year-over-year or3.4% year-over-year in constant currency1; - Earnings before income taxes of
, up$599.8 million 1.4% year-over-year, for a margin1 of14.7% ; - Adjusted earnings before interest and taxes1,2 of
, up$655.1 million 7.1% year-over-year, for a margin1 of16.1% ; - Net earnings of
for a margin1 of$442.0 million 10.8% , and diluted EPS of , up$2.03 5.7% year-over-year; - Adjusted net earnings1,2 of
for a margin1 of$461.0 million 11.3% , and adjusted diluted EPS1,2 of , up$2.12 7.6% year-over-year; - Cash provided by operating activities of
, representing$871.9 million 21.4% of revenue1; - Bookings1 of
, for a book-to-bill ratio1 of$4.47 billion 109.5% or110.4% on a trailing twelve month basis; and - Backlog1 of
or 1.9x annual revenue.$31.32 billion
Note: All figures in Canadian dollars. Q1-F2026 MD&A, interim condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes can be found at cgi.com/investors and have been filed with the Canadian Securities Administrators on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and the
Q1-F2026 results
"As CGI begins its 50th year in business in 2026, our first quarter results continued to reflect the strength of our business model, client relationships, expertise and operational discipline," said François Boulanger, President and Chief Executive Officer. "CGI's performance in the first quarter reflected where clients continue to invest—modernization and managed services, with advanced AI solutions embedded. This drove strong overall wins in the quarter, led by managed services at
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1 Constant currency revenue growth, adjusted earnings before interest and taxes, adjusted earnings before interest and taxes margin, adjusted net earnings, adjusted net earnings margin and adjusted diluted EPS are non-GAAP financial measures or ratios. Earnings before income taxes margin, net earnings margin, cash provided by operating activities as a percentage of revenue, bookings, book-to-bill ratio, and backlog are key performance measures. See "Non-GAAP and other key performance measures" section of this press release for more information, including quantitative reconciliations to the closest International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS Accounting Standards) measure, as applicable. These are not standardized financial measures under IFRS Accounting Standards and might not be comparable to similar financial measures disclosed by other companies. |
2 Q1-F2026 adjusted for |
For the first quarter of Fiscal 2026, the Company reported revenue of
Earnings before income taxes were
Adjusted earnings before interest and taxes1 were
Net earnings were
Adjusted net earnings1 were
Cash provided by operating activities was
Bookings were
As of December 31, 2025, the number of CGI consultants and professionals worldwide stood at approximately 94,000.
During the first quarter of Fiscal 2026, the Company invested
As at December 31, 2025, long-term debt and lease liabilities, including both their current and long-term portions, were
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1 Q1-F2026 adjusted for |
2 Net debt and net debt-to-capitalization ratio are non-GAAP financial measures or ratios. See "Non-GAAP and other key performance measures" section of this press release for more information, including quantitative reconciliations to the closest IFRS Accounting Standards measure, as applicable. These are not standardized financial measures under IFRS Accounting Standards and might not be comparable to similar financial measures disclosed by other companies. |
Financial highlights | Q1-F2026 | Q1-F2025 | Change |
In millions of Canadian dollars except earnings per share and where noted | |||
Revenue | 4,078.4 | 3,785.2 | 293.2 |
Year-over-year revenue growth | 7.7 % | 5.1 % | 260 bps |
Constant currency revenue growth | 3.4 % | 2.7 % | 70 bps |
Earnings before income taxes | 599.8 | 591.7 | 8.1 |
Margin % | 14.7 % | 15.6 % | (90 bps) |
Adjusted earnings before interest and taxes1 | 655.1 | 611.7 | 43.4 |
Margin % | 16.1 % | 16.2 % | (10 bps) |
Net earnings | 442.0 | 438.6 | 3.4 |
Margin % | 10.8 % | 11.6 % | (80 bps) |
Adjusted net earnings1 | 461.0 | 449.0 | 12.0 |
Margin % | 11.3 % | 11.9 % | (60 bps) |
Diluted EPS | 2.03 | 1.92 | 0.11 |
Adjusted diluted EPS1 | 2.12 | 1.97 | 0.15 |
Weighted average number of outstanding shares (diluted) In millions of shares | 217.7 | 228.2 | (10.5) |
Net finance costs | 29.1 | 6.6 | 22.5 |
Cash and cash equivalents | 836.4 | 1,801.3 | (964.9) |
Long-term debt and lease liabilities2 | 4,291.0 | 3,400.2 | 890.8 |
Net debt | 3,449.2 | 1,569.8 | 1,879.4 |
Net debt to capitalization ratio | 25.7 % | 13.7 % | 1,200 bps |
Cash provided by operating activities | 871.9 | 646.4 | 225.5 |
As a percentage of revenue | 21.4 % | 17.1 % | 430 bps |
Days sales outstanding (DSO)3 | 37 | 38 | (1) |
Purchase for cancellation of Class A subordinate voting shares and related tax | 576.6 | 152.9 | 423.7 |
Return on invested capital (ROIC)3 | 13.3 % | 16.2 % | (290 bps) |
Bookings | 4,468 | 4,156 | 312 |
Backlog | 31,317 | 29,765 | 1,552 |
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1 Q1-F2026 adjusted for |
2 Long-term debt and lease liabilities include both the current and long-term portions of the long-term debt and lease liabilities. |
3 ROIC is a non-GAAP financial measure. DSO is a key performance measure. See "Non-GAAP and other key performance measures" section of this press release for more information, including quantitative reconciliations to the closest IFRS Accounting Standards measure, as applicable. These are not standardized financial measures under IFRS Accounting Standards and might not be comparable to similar financial measures disclosed by other companies. |
Normal Course Issuer Bid
On January 27, 2026, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the renewal of its Normal Course Issuer Bid, which, subject to approval by the Toronto Stock Exchange, allows for the purchase for cancellation of up to 18,975,360 Class A subordinate voting shares over the next 12 months, representing approximately
Declaration of Dividend
On January 27, 2026, our Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of
Q1-F2026 results conference call
Management will host a conference call this morning at 9:00 a.m. (EST) to discuss results. Participants may access the call by dialing +1-800-717-1738 Conference ID: 35024 or via cgi.com/investors. For those unable to participate on the live call, a podcast and copy of the slides will be archived for download at cgi.com/investors. Interested parties may also access a replay of the call by dialing +1-888-660-6264 Passcode: 35024, until February 28, 2026.
About CGI
Founded in 1976, CGI is among the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world. With 94,000 consultants and professionals across the globe, CGI delivers an end-to-end portfolio of capabilities, from strategic IT and business consulting to systems integration, managed IT and business process services and intellectual property solutions. CGI works with clients through a local relationship model complemented by a global delivery network that helps clients digitally transform their organizations and accelerate results. CGI Fiscal 2025 reported revenue is
Forward-looking information and statements
This press release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of Canadian securities laws and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other applicable
Further information on the risks that could cause our actual results to differ significantly from our current expectations may be found in the section titled Risk Environment of CGI's MD&A for the three months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, which is incorporated by reference in this cautionary statement. We also caution readers that the risks described in the previously mentioned section and in other sections of CGI's MD&A for the three months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, and in our other documents and filings are not the only ones that could affect us. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial could also have a material adverse effect on our financial position, financial performance, cash flows, business or reputation.
Non-GAAP and other key performance measures
Non-GAAP financial measures and ratios used in this press release: Constant currency revenue growth, adjusted earnings before interest and taxes, adjusted earnings before interest and taxes margin, adjusted net earnings, adjusted net earnings margin, adjusted diluted EPS, net debt, net debt to capitalization ratio, and return on invested capital (ROIC). CGI reports its financial results in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards. However, management believes that these non-GAAP measures provide useful information to investors regarding the company's financial condition and results of operations as they provide additional measures of its performance. These measures do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS Accounting Standards and are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers and should be considered as supplemental in nature and not as a substitute for the related financial information prepared in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards. Key performance measures used in this press release: cash provided by operating activities as a percentage of revenue, bookings, book-to-bill ratio, backlog, days sales outstanding (DSO), earnings before income taxes margin, and net earnings margin.
Below are reconciliations to the most comparable IFRS Accounting Standards financial measures and ratios, as applicable.
The descriptions of these non-GAAP measures and ratios and other key performance measures can be found on pages 3, 4, 5 and 6 of our Q1-F2026 MD&A which is posted on CGI's website, and filed with the Canadian Securities Administrators on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and the
Q1-F2026
Reconciliation between constant currency revenue growth and growth.
For the three months ended December 31, | ||||
2025 | 2024 | $ | % | |
In thousands of CAD except for percentages | ||||
Total CGI revenue | 4,078,355 | 3,785,245 | 293,110 | 7.7 % |
Constant currency revenue growth | 3.4 % | |||
Foreign currency impact | 4.3 % | |||
Variation over previous period | 7.7 % | |||
Reconciliation between earnings before income taxes and adjusted earnings before interest and taxes.
For the three months ended December 31, | ||||
2025 | % of revenue | 2024 | % of revenue | |
In thousands of CAD except for percentage and shares data | ||||
Earnings before income taxes | 599,792 | 14.7 % | 591,746 | 15.6 % |
Plus the following items: | ||||
Restructuring, acquisition and related integration costs | 26,245 | 0.6 % | 13,364 | 0.4 % |
Restructuring | — | — % | 8,300 | 0.2 % |
Acquisition and related integration costs | 26,245 | 0.6 % | 5,064 | 0.1 % |
Net finance costs | 29,076 | 0.7 % | 6,612 | 0.2 % |
Adjusted earnings before interest and taxes | 655,113 | 16.1 % | 611,722 | 16.2 % |
Adjusted Net Earnings and Earnings per Share
For the three months ended December 31, | ||||
2025 | 2024 | $ | Change | |
In thousands of CAD except for percentage and shares data | ||||
Earnings before income taxes | 599,792 | 591,746 | 8,046 | 1.4 % |
Add back: | ||||
Restructuring, acquisition and related integration costs | 26,245 | 13,364 | 12,881 | |
Restructuring | — | 8,300 | (8,300) | |
Acquisition and related integration costs | 26,245 | 5,064 | 21,181 | |
Adjusted earnings before income taxes | 626,037 | 605,110 | 20,927 | 3.5 % |
Income tax expense | 157,796 | 153,166 | 4,630 | 3.0 % |
Effective tax rate | 26.3 % | 25.9 % | ||
Add back: | ||||
Tax deduction on restructuring, acquisition and related integration costs | 7,228 | 2,952 | 4,276 | |
Impact on effective tax rate | 0.1 % | (0.1 %) | ||
Tax deduction on restructuring | — | 2,189 | (2,189) | |
Impact on effective tax rate | — % | — % | ||
Tax deduction on acquisition and related integration costs | 7,228 | 763 | 6,465 | |
Impact on effective tax rate | 0.1 % | (0.1 %) | ||
Adjusted income tax expense | 165,024 | 156,118 | 8,906 | 5.7 % |
Adjusted effective tax rate | 26.4 % | 25.8 % | ||
Adjusted net earnings | 461,013 | 448,992 | 12,021 | 2.7 % |
Adjusted net earnings margin | 11.3 % | 11.9 % | ||
Weighted average number of shares outstanding | ||||
Class A subordinate voting shares and Class B shares (multiple voting) (basic) | 215,952,333 | 225,191,270 | (9,238,937) | (4.1 %) |
Class A subordinate voting shares and Class B shares (multiple voting) (diluted) | 217,664,071 | 228,241,476 | (10,577,405) | (4.6 %) |
Adjusted earnings per share (in dollars) | ||||
Basic | 2.13 | 1.99 | 0.14 | 7.0 % |
Diluted | 2.12 | 1.97 | 0.15 | 7.6 % |
Reconciliation between long-term debt and lease liabilities and net debt
As at December 31, | 2025 | 2024 |
In thousands of CAD except for percentages | ||
Reconciliation between long-term debt and lease liabilities1 and net debt: | ||
Long-term debt and lease liabilities1 | 4,291,041 | 3,400,237 |
Minus the following items: | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | 836,369 | 1,801,250 |
Short-term investments | 4,732 | 1,790 |
Long-term investments | 26,755 | 27,353 |
Fair value of foreign currency derivative financial instruments related to debt | (26,049) | — |
Net debt | 3,449,234 | 1,569,844 |
Net debt to capitalization ratio | 25.7 % | 13.7 % |
Return on invested capital | 13.3 % | 16.2 % |
Days sales outstanding | 37 | 38 |
1 As at December 31, 2025, long-term debt and lease liabilities were |
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