Company Description
Consensus Cloud Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: CCSI) operates in the information sector as a software publisher focused on secure information delivery and interoperability. According to company disclosures, Consensus is a global leader in digital cloud fax technology, building on more than 25 years of experience with its eFax brand. Over time, the company has evolved from its fax cloud business into a broader provider of secure data exchange and workflow automation solutions.
Consensus delivers its offerings through a scalable Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform. The company’s communication and digital signature solutions are designed to help customers securely and cooperatively access, exchange, and use information across organizational, regional, and national boundaries. Its services support secure cloud faxing, electronic signatures, and tools that integrate and transform data for standards such as Direct Secure Messaging, HL7, and FHIR. Consensus also applies artificial intelligence to enable intelligent data extraction from unstructured content.
The company’s primary brand, eFax, underpins a versatile product suite that includes secure cloud faxing and related capabilities. eFax Protect is described as a HIPAA-compliant faxing service that allows users to send and receive faxes via the internet from computers and mobile devices, supporting secure document transmission even when traditional communication channels are disrupted. These offerings reflect Consensus’ focus on secure, compliant communication in environments where sensitive information must be protected.
Consensus emphasizes interoperability solutions that transform digital information, automate critical workflows, and support operational efficiencies. Its technologies are intended to address communication gaps between care settings and to tackle the challenge of unstructured data in modern workflows. By enabling organizations to convert documents such as faxes and PDFs into structured, actionable data, Consensus aims to make information easier to route, analyze, and use within existing systems.
The company highlights that it maintains industry-leading compliance standards, positioning its services for use in heavily regulated industries. Based on its public descriptions, Consensus serves customers in healthcare, the public sector, financial services, insurance, real estate, and manufacturing. In healthcare in particular, its solutions are presented as tools to modernize workflows, automate processes such as referral management and prior authorizations, and support more efficient and secure data exchange.
Consensus Cloud Solutions has been recognized by third parties for its role in healthcare technology. The Healthcare Technology Report named the company a Top Healthcare Technology Company, with specific recognition in the healthcare software category for its efforts to facilitate and improve secure data exchange. This external recognition aligns with the company’s stated focus on advancing interoperability and addressing the complexities of healthcare communication.
Geographically, Consensus operates in the United States, Canada, Ireland, and other markets, with the United States identified as its largest source of revenue. Its solutions are delivered via the cloud, enabling customers in multiple regions to access secure faxing and interoperability tools without on-premises infrastructure. The company’s presence on the NASDAQ exchange under the symbol CCSI provides public investors with access to its common stock.
Within its business, Consensus distinguishes between a corporate channel and a small office/home office (SoHo) segment. Company communications describe growth in its corporate revenue and a planned reduction in its SoHo business as part of its strategic focus. Across these segments, the company reports that it monitors usage, revenue retention, and cash flows, and it discusses non-GAAP measures such as Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted net income, and free cash flow as additional indicators of performance.
Consensus also discloses capital allocation activities, including a debt repurchase program and a common stock repurchase program authorized by its board of directors. It has entered into a senior secured revolving credit facility and a senior secured delayed-draw term loan facility, with covenants related to leverage, fixed charge coverage, and other financial and operational conditions. These financing arrangements are described in detail in the company’s Form 8-K filings.
Overall, Consensus Cloud Solutions presents itself as a software and cloud services company centered on secure digital fax, interoperability, and AI-enabled data transformation. Its focus on regulated industries, particularly healthcare, and its emphasis on compliance and secure data exchange define its position within the broader software publishing and information services landscape.
Stock Performance
Consensus Cloud (CCSI) stock last traded at $29.81, down 6.24% from the previous close. Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 15.3%. At a market capitalization of $559.3M, CCSI is classified as a small-cap stock with approximately 18.9M shares outstanding.
Latest News
Consensus Cloud has 10 recent news articles. Of the recent coverage, 8 articles coincided with positive price movement and 2 with negative movement. Key topics include AI, earnings, conferences. View all CCSI news →
SEC Filings
Consensus Cloud has filed 5 recent SEC filings, including 5 Form 4. The most recent filing was submitted on March 17, 2026. SEC filings provide transparency into a company's financial condition, material events, and regulatory compliance. View all CCSI SEC filings →
Financial Highlights
Consensus Cloud generated $349.7M in revenue over the trailing twelve months, retaining a 79.8% gross margin, operating income reached $150.2M (43.0% operating margin), and net income was $84.5M, reflecting a 24.2% net profit margin. Diluted earnings per share stood at $4.35. The company generated $136.1M in operating cash flow. With a current ratio of 1.79, the balance sheet reflects a strong liquidity position.
Upcoming Events
Consensus Cloud has 1 upcoming scheduled event. The next event, "Facility maturity", is scheduled for July 10, 2028 (in 844 days). 1 of the upcoming events are financial in nature, such as earnings calls or quarterly results. Investors can track these dates to stay informed about potential catalysts that may affect the CCSI stock price.
Short Interest History
Short interest in Consensus Cloud (CCSI) currently stands at 758.9 thousand shares, down 5.9% from the previous reporting period, representing 4.2% of the float. Over the past 12 months, short interest has increased by 29%. This relatively low short interest suggests limited bearish sentiment. The 5.6 days to cover indicates moderate liquidity for short covering.
Days to Cover History
Days to cover for Consensus Cloud (CCSI) currently stands at 5.6 days, up 23.4% from the previous period. This moderate days-to-cover ratio suggests reasonable liquidity for short covering, requiring about a week of average trading volume. The days to cover has increased 58.4% over the past year, indicating either rising short interest or declining trading volume. The ratio has shown significant volatility over the period, ranging from 3.1 to 7.2 days.
CCSI Company Profile & Sector Positioning
Consensus Cloud (CCSI) operates in the Software - Infrastructure industry within the broader Services-prepackaged Software sector and is listed on the NASDAQ.
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