Cloud and AI drive NICE (NASDAQ: NICE) Q1 2026 growth despite margin pressure
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
NICE Ltd. reported first quarter 2026 results with revenue rising 9.8% to $768.6M, led by 14.6% growth in cloud revenue to $603.4M.
However, GAAP net income fell to $46.8M and diluted EPS to $0.77 as operating margin declined to 16.5% from 21.2%. Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $2.64, down from $2.87. Free cash flow was $148.8M. Management highlighted 66% growth in AI ARR, 30% international revenue growth and reiterated 2026 non-GAAP revenue guidance of $3.17B–$3.19B with updated non-GAAP EPS guidance of $10.98–$11.18.
Positive
- Strong growth in strategic areas: Q1 2026 revenue rose 9.8% to $768.6M, cloud revenue grew 14.6% to $603.4M, AI ARR increased 66% year over year, and international revenue grew 30%, highlighting solid demand for NICE’s AI-native CX platform.
- Robust cash generation and balance sheet: Q1 2026 free cash flow was $148.8M, operating cash flow reached $179.2M, NICE repurchased $253.3M of shares, and held $304.1M in cash and short-term investments with no outstanding debt as of March 31, 2026.
Negative
- Meaningful earnings and margin compression: Despite higher revenue, GAAP net income fell to $46.8M from $129.3M, GAAP operating margin declined to 16.5% from 21.2%, and non-GAAP diluted EPS decreased to $2.64 from $2.87 compared with the first quarter of 2025.
Insights
Strong top-line and cloud growth offset by weaker profitability and margins.
NICE delivered Q1 2026 revenue of $768.6M, up 9.8%, with cloud revenue of $603.4M growing 14.6%. Management also called out international revenue growth of 30% and a 66% increase in AI ARR, signaling robust demand for its AI-native CX platform.
Profitability, however, moved in the opposite direction. GAAP operating margin fell to 16.5% from 21.2%, and GAAP net income dropped to $46.8M from $129.3M. Non-GAAP diluted EPS declined to $2.64 from $2.87, indicating higher costs and integration spending weighing on earnings.
Cash generation remained solid, with operating cash flow of $179.2M and free cash flow of $148.8M, alongside $253.3M deployed for share repurchases and no outstanding debt as of March 31, 2026. Guidance implies mid- to high-single-digit non-GAAP revenue growth for 2026 and non-GAAP EPS of $10.98–$11.18, framing expectations for the rest of the year.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-16 OR 15D-16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of May 2026 (Report No. 1)
Commission File Number: 0-27466
NICE LTD.
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THE GAAP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ATTACHED TO THE PRESS RELEASE ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT 99.1 OF THIS REPORT ON FORM 6-K ARE HEREBY INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE INTO NICE LTD.`S (“NICE”) REGISTRATION STATEMENTS ON FORM S-8 (REGISTRATION STATEMENT NOS. 333-166364, 333-168100, 333-171165, 333-162795, 333-162110, 333-06784, 333-08146, 333-11842, 333-09350, 333-11154, 333-111112, 333-111113, 333-134355, 333-144589, 333-145981, 333-153230, 333-177510, 333-179408, 333-181375, 333-191176, 333-199904, 333-210341, 333-210343, 333-210344, 333-214584, 333-226930, 333-228911, 333-249186, 333-270969, 333-290600, and 333-290601), AND TO BE A PART THEREOF FROM THE DATE ON WHICH THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED, TO THE EXTENT NOT SUPERSEDED BY DOCUMENTS OR REPORTS SUBSEQUENTLY FILED OR FURNISHED.
CONTENTS
This Report on Form 6-K of NICE consists of the following documents, which are attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein:
99.1 Press Release: NiCE Reports 10% Year-Over-Year Revenue Growth Driven by 14.6% Cloud Revenue Growth in First Quarter 2026, Dated May 6, 2026.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
NICE LTD.
By: /s/ Alon Levy Name: Alon Levy Title: Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Dated: May 6, 2026 |
EXHIBIT INDEX
99.1 Press Release: NiCE Reports 10% Year-Over-Year Revenue Growth Driven by 14.6% Cloud Revenue Growth in First Quarter 2026, Dated May 6, 2026.
Exhibit 99.1
NiCE Reports 10% Year-Over-Year Revenue Growth Driven by 14.6% Cloud
Revenue Growth in First Quarter 2026
| · | Q1 2026 AI ARR increased 66% year over year |
| · | Share repurchases in Q1 2026 of $253 million |
| · | Company raises full-year 2026 EPS guidance |
Hoboken, New Jersey, May 6, 2026 - NiCE (NASDAQ: NICE) today announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, as compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.
First Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights*
| GAAP | Non-GAAP |
| Total revenue was $768.6 million and increased 9.8% | Total revenue was $768.6 million and increased 9.8% |
| Cloud revenue was $603.4 million and increased 14.6% | Cloud revenue was $603.4 million and increased 14.6% |
| Operating income was $126.8 million with operating margin of 16.5% | Operating income was $199.7 million with operating margin of 26.0% |
| Diluted EPS was $0.77 | Diluted EPS was $2.64 |
| Net cash provided by operating activities was $179.2 million |
*For all periods presented, there were no adjustments to the GAAP revenue, and thus the non-GAAP revenue is equal to the GAAP revenue presented.
“We delivered a solid start to 2026, reflecting disciplined execution and strong momentum across our AI-native CX platform,” said Scott Russell, CEO of NiCE. “In the first quarter, we exceeded the high end of our guidance on both revenue and non-GAAP EPS, and delivered cloud revenue growth of 14.6% year over year. AI remains a powerful growth driver, with AI ARR increasing 66% year over year and included in 100% of our CXone enterprise deals, highlighting the growing adoption of our AI solutions at scale. International markets were another area of strength, with 30% revenue growth as we continue to expand large enterprise deployments globally.”
Mr. Russell continued, “Eight months after closing Cognigy, integration is ahead of plan and execution is accelerating. Together, NiCE and Cognigy offer the only fully AI-native CX platform that unifies voice, digital, and agentic AI at enterprise scale, delivering measurable outcomes for customers in production environments. AI is expanding our market opportunity beyond the contact center, and with strong bookings momentum, and increasing partner contribution, we are well positioned to extend our leadership in CX AI and drive sustained growth in 2026 and beyond.”
GAAP Financial Highlights for the First Quarter Ended March 31:
Revenues:
First quarter 2026 total revenues increased 9.8% year over year to $768.6 million compared to $700.2 million for the first quarter of 2025.
Gross Profit:
First quarter 2026 gross profit was $494.8 million compared to $468.1 million for the first quarter of 2025. First quarter 2026 gross margin was 64.4% compared to 66.9% for the first quarter of 2025.
Operating Income:
First quarter 2026 operating income was $126.8 million compared to $148.2 million for the first quarter of 2025. First quarter 2026 operating margin was 16.5% compared to 21.2% for the first quarter of 2025.
Net Income:
First quarter 2026 net income was $46.8 million compared to $129.3 million for the first quarter of 2025. First quarter 2026 net income margin was 6.1% compared to 18.5% for the first quarter of 2025.
Fully Diluted Earnings Per Share:
Fully diluted earnings per share for the first quarter of 2026 was $0.77 compared to $2.01 in the first quarter of 2025.
Cash Flow and Cash Balance:
First quarter 2026 operating cash flow was $179.2 million. In the first quarter of 2026, $253.3 million was used for share repurchases. As of March 31, 2026, total cash and cash equivalents, and short-term investments were $304.1 million, with no outstanding debt.
Non-GAAP Financial Highlights for the First Quarter Ended March 31:
Revenues:
First quarter 2026 non-GAAP total revenues increased 9.8% year over year to $768.6 million compared to $700.2 million for the first quarter of 2025.
Gross Profit:
First quarter 2026 non-GAAP gross profit was $525.5 million compared to $489.2 million for the first quarter of 2025. First quarter 2026 non-GAAP gross margin was 68.4% compared to 69.9% for the first quarter of 2025.
Operating Income:
First quarter 2026 non-GAAP operating income was $199.7 million compared to $213.6 million for the first quarter of 2025. First quarter 2026 non-GAAP operating margin was 26.0% compared to 30.5% for the first quarter of 2025.
Net Income:
First quarter 2026 non-GAAP net income was $160.1 million compared to $185.0 million for the first quarter of 2025. First quarter 2026 non-GAAP net income margin totaled 20.8% compared to 26.4% for the first quarter of 2025.
Fully Diluted Earnings Per Share:
First quarter 2026 non-GAAP fully diluted earnings per share was $2.64 compared to $2.87 for the first quarter of 2025.
Second Quarter and Full Year 2026 Guidance:
Second-Quarter 2026:
Second-quarter 2026 non-GAAP total revenues are expected to be in a range of $761 million to $771 million, representing 5.5% year over year growth at the midpoint.
Second-quarter 2026 non-GAAP fully diluted earnings per share are expected to be in a range of $2.60 to $2.70.
Full-Year 2026:
Full-year 2026 non-GAAP total revenues are reiterated and expected to be in a range of $3,170 million to $3,190 million, representing 8.0% year over year growth at the midpoint.
Full-year 2026 non-GAAP fully diluted earnings per share are now expected to be in a range of $10.98 to $11.18.
The above full year 2026 guidance includes the updated expectation of 13%-15% year over year growth in cloud revenue.
Quarterly Results Conference Call
NiCE management will host its earnings conference call today, May 6, 2026, at 8:30 AM ET, 13:30 GMT, 15:30 Israel, to discuss the results and the company's outlook. A live webcast and replay will be available on the Investor Relations page of the Company’s website. To access, please register by clicking here: https://www.nice.com/investor-relations/upcoming-event.
Explanation of Non-GAAP measures
Non-GAAP financial measures are included in this press release. Non-GAAP financial measures consist of GAAP financial measures adjusted to exclude share-based compensation, amortization of acquired intangible assets, acquisition related expenses, gains on intercompany foreign currency transactions, amortization of deferred financing costs, amortization of discount on debt, the tax effect of the Non-GAAP adjustments, and the tax rate impact resulting from the non-U.S. intercompany transaction.
The Company believes that these Non-GAAP financial measures, used in conjunction with the corresponding GAAP measures, provide investors with useful supplemental information about the ongoing financial performance of our business. Our management regularly uses our supplemental Non-GAAP financial measures internally to understand, manage and evaluate our business and to make financial, strategic and operating decisions. These Non-GAAP measures are among the primary factors management uses in planning for and forecasting future periods. Our Non-GAAP financial measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for comparable GAAP measures and should be read only in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. These Non-GAAP financial measures may differ materially from the Non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. Reconciliation between results on a GAAP and Non-GAAP basis is provided in a table immediately following the Consolidated Statements of Income. The Company provides guidance only on a Non-GAAP basis. A reconciliation of guidance from a GAAP to Non-GAAP basis is not available due to the unpredictability and uncertainty associated with future events that would be reported in GAAP results and would require adjustments between GAAP and Non-GAAP financial measures, including the impact of future possible business acquisitions. Accordingly, a reconciliation of the guidance based on Non-GAAP financial measures to corresponding GAAP financial measures for future periods is not available without unreasonable effort.
About NiCE
NiCE (NASDAQ: NICE) is transforming the world with AI that puts people first. Our purpose-built AI-powered platforms automate engagements into proactive, safe, intelligent actions, empowering individuals and organizations to innovate and act, from interaction to resolution. Trusted by organizations throughout 150+ countries worldwide, NiCE’s platforms are widely adopted across industries connecting people, systems, and workflows to work smarter at scale, elevating performance across the organization, delivering proven measurable outcomes.
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Forward looking statements are inherently subject to significant uncertainties, contingencies, and risks, including, economic, competitive and other factors, which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the control of management. The Company cautions that these statements are not guarantees of future performance, and investors should not place undue reliance on them. There are or will be important known and unknown factors and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. These factors, include, but are not limited to, risks associated with changes in economic and business conditions, competition, successful execution of the Company’s growth strategy, success and growth of the Company’s cloud Software-as-a-Service business, difficulties in making additional acquisitions or effectively integrating acquired operations, products, technologies and personnel, the Company’s dependency on third-party cloud computing platform providers, hosting facilities and service partners, rapid changes in technology and market requirements, the implementation of AI capabilities in certain products and services; decline in demand for the Company's products; inability to timely develop and introduce new technologies, products and applications, loss of market share, cyber security attacks or other security incidents, privacy concerns and legislation impacting the Company’s business, changes in currency exchange rates and interest rates, the effects of additional tax liabilities resulting from our global operations, the effect of unexpected events or geo-political conditions, including those arising from political instability or armed conflict that may disrupt our business and the global economy, our ability to recruit and retain qualified personnel, the effect of newly enacted or modified laws, regulation or standards on the Company and our products, and various other factors and uncertainties discussed in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).
You are encouraged to carefully review the section entitled “Risk Factors” in our latest Annual Report on Form 20-F and our other filings with the SEC for additional information regarding these and other factors and uncertainties that could affect our future performance. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise them, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by law.
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| NICE LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||||
| CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||||
| U.S. dollars in thousands | ||||||||
| March 31, | December 31, | |||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||
| Unaudited | Audited | |||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||
| CURRENT ASSETS: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 257,539 | $ | 379,388 | ||||
| Short-term investments | 46,528 | 38,010 | ||||||
| Trade receivables | 767,275 | 737,954 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 230,404 | 223,780 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 1,301,746 | 1,379,132 | ||||||
| LONG-TERM ASSETS: | ||||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 194,095 | 189,395 | ||||||
| Deferred tax assets | 178,867 | 198,213 | ||||||
| Other intangible assets, net | 551,482 | 587,599 | ||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 75,850 | 78,064 | ||||||
| Goodwill | 2,437,484 | 2,440,532 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other long-term assets | 243,121 | 233,095 | ||||||
| Total long-term assets | 3,680,899 | 3,726,898 | ||||||
| TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 4,982,645 | $ | 5,106,030 | ||||
| LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||
| CURRENT LIABILITIES: | ||||||||
| Trade payables | $ | 101,917 | $ | 100,782 | ||||
| Deferred revenues and advances from customers | 356,096 | 303,911 | ||||||
| Current maturities of operating leases | 13,591 | 13,742 | ||||||
| Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 591,244 | 469,192 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 1,062,848 | 887,627 | ||||||
| LONG-TERM LIABILITIES: | ||||||||
| Deferred revenues and advances from customers | 57,479 | 61,392 | ||||||
| Operating leases | 72,485 | 75,059 | ||||||
| Deferred tax liabilities | 16,454 | 109,993 | ||||||
| Other long-term liabilities | 96,999 | 95,431 | ||||||
| Total long-term liabilities | 243,417 | 341,875 | ||||||
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||
| Nice Ltd's equity | 3,676,380 | 3,876,528 | ||||||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | $ | 4,982,645 | $ | 5,106,030 | ||||
| NICE LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME | ||||||||
| U.S. dollars in thousands (except per share amounts) | ||||||||
| Quarter ended | ||||||||
| March 31, | ||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||
| Unaudited | Unaudited | |||||||
| Revenue: | ||||||||
| Cloud | $ | 603,365 | $ | 526,323 | ||||
| Services | 123,968 | 140,203 | ||||||
| Product | 41,284 | 33,666 | ||||||
| Total revenue | 768,617 | 700,192 | ||||||
| Cost of revenue: | ||||||||
| Cloud | 219,410 | 179,474 | ||||||
| Services | 48,270 | 46,243 | ||||||
| Product | 6,138 | 6,363 | ||||||
| Total cost of revenue | 273,818 | 232,080 | ||||||
| Gross profit | 494,799 | 468,112 | ||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||
| Research and development, net | 97,476 | 89,102 | ||||||
| Selling and marketing | 185,106 | 161,434 | ||||||
| General and administrative | 85,467 | 69,407 | ||||||
| Total operating expenses | 368,049 | 319,943 | ||||||
| Operating income | 126,750 | 148,169 | ||||||
| Financial and other income, net | (19,318 | ) | (15,850 | ) | ||||
| Income before tax | 146,068 | 164,019 | ||||||
| Taxes on income | 99,254 | 34,729 | ||||||
| Net income | $ | 46,814 | $ | 129,290 | ||||
| Earnings per share: | ||||||||
| Basic | $ | 0.78 | $ | 2.04 | ||||
| Diluted | $ | 0.77 | $ | 2.01 | ||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding: | ||||||||
| Basic | 59,920 | 63,354 | ||||||
| Diluted | 60,603 | 64,368 | ||||||
| NICE LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENTS | ||||||||
| U.S. dollars in thousands | ||||||||
| Quarter ended | ||||||||
| March 31, | ||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||
| Unaudited | Unaudited | |||||||
| Operating Activities | ||||||||
| Net income | $ | 46,814 | $ | 129,290 | ||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 61,842 | 43,441 | ||||||
| Share-based compensation | 35,392 | 43,337 | ||||||
| Amortization of premium and discount and accrued interest on marketable securities | (109 | ) | (2,275 | ) | ||||
| Deferred taxes, net | (74,061 | ) | (21,537 | ) | ||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
| Trade Receivables, net | (30,141 | ) | 4,678 | |||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 9,190 | 28,555 | ||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 2,960 | 5,897 | ||||||
| Trade payables | 2,291 | (53,291 | ) | |||||
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 96,097 | 49,518 | ||||||
| Deferred revenue | 49,426 | 69,574 | ||||||
| Operating lease liabilities | (3,443 | ) | (10,189 | ) | ||||
| Amortization of discount on debt | — | 421 | ||||||
| Gains on intercompany foreign currency transactions | (17,835 | ) | — | |||||
| Other | 823 | (2,348 | ) | |||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 179,246 | 285,071 | ||||||
| Investing Activities | ||||||||
| Purchase of property and equipment | (9,376 | ) | (3,667 | ) | ||||
| Purchase of Investments | (15,748 | ) | (49,454 | ) | ||||
| Proceeds from sales of marketable investments | 7,192 | 58,358 | ||||||
| Capitalization of internal use software costs | (21,080 | ) | (16,766 | ) | ||||
| Payments for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired | — | (36,466 | ) | |||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (39,012 | ) | (47,995 | ) | ||||
| Financing Activities | ||||||||
| Proceeds from issuance of shares upon exercise of options | 57 | 675 | ||||||
| Purchase of treasury shares | (253,250 | ) | (252,329 | ) | ||||
| Payment of deferred financing costs | (2,470 | ) | — | |||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | (255,663 | ) | (251,654 | ) | ||||
| Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents | (2,870 | ) | 1,147 | |||||
| Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | (118,299 | ) | (13,431 | ) | ||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period | $ | 382,007 | $ | 485,032 | ||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period | $ | 263,708 | $ | 471,601 | ||||
| Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported in the consolidated balance sheet: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 257,539 | $ | 469,532 | ||||
| Restricted cash included in other current assets | $ | 6,169 | $ | 2,069 | ||||
| Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the statement of cash flows | $ | 263,708 | $ | 471,601 | ||||
| NICE LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||||
| RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP RESULTS | ||||||||
| U.S. dollars in thousands (except per share amounts) | ||||||||
| Quarter ended | ||||||||
| March 31, | ||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||
| GAAP revenues | $ | 768,617 | $ | 700,192 | ||||
| Non-GAAP revenues | $ | 768,617 | $ | 700,192 | ||||
| GAAP cost of revenue | $ | 273,818 | $ | 232,080 | ||||
| Amortization of acquired intangible assets on cost of cloud | (26,942 | ) | (15,403 | ) | ||||
| Cost of cloud revenue adjustment (1) | (2,391 | ) | (3,178 | ) | ||||
| Cost of services revenue adjustment (1) | (1,320 | ) | (2,455 | ) | ||||
| Cost of product revenue adjustment (1) | (9 | ) | (22 | ) | ||||
| Non-GAAP cost of revenue | $ | 243,156 | $ | 211,022 | ||||
| GAAP gross profit | $ | 494,799 | $ | 468,112 | ||||
| Gross profit adjustments | 30,662 | 21,058 | ||||||
| Non-GAAP gross profit | $ | 525,461 | $ | 489,170 | ||||
| GAAP operating expenses | $ | 368,049 | $ | 319,943 | ||||
| Research and development (1) | (3,282 | ) | (4,693 | ) | ||||
| Sales and marketing (1) | (10,288 | ) | (15,414 | ) | ||||
| General and administrative (1,2) | (19,585 | ) | (19,558 | ) | ||||
| Amortization of acquired intangible assets | (9,155 | ) | (4,693 | ) | ||||
| Non-GAAP operating expenses | $ | 325,739 | $ | 275,585 | ||||
| GAAP financial and other income, net | $ | (19,318 | ) | $ | (15,850 | ) | ||
| Amortization of discount on debt | — | (421 | ) | |||||
| Amortization of deferred financing costs | (128 | ) | — | |||||
| Gains on intercompany foreign currency transactions | 17,835 | — | ||||||
| Non-GAAP financial and other income, net | $ | (1,611 | ) | $ | (16,271 | ) | ||
| GAAP taxes on income | $ | 99,254 | $ | 34,729 | ||||
| Tax adjustments re non-GAAP adjustments | (57,981 | ) | 10,093 | |||||
| Non-GAAP taxes on income | $ | 41,273 | $ | 44,822 | ||||
| GAAP net income | $ | 46,814 | $ | 129,290 | ||||
| Amortization of acquired intangible assets | 36,097 | 20,096 | ||||||
| Share-based compensation (1) | 36,875 | 44,925 | ||||||
| Acquisition related expenses (2) | — | 395 | ||||||
| Amortization of discount on debt | — | 421 | ||||||
| Amortization of deferred financing costs | 128 | — | ||||||
| Gains on intercompany foreign currency transactions | (17,835 | ) | — | |||||
| Tax adjustments re non-GAAP adjustments | 57,981 | (10,093 | ) | |||||
| Non-GAAP net income | $ | 160,060 | $ | 185,034 | ||||
| GAAP diluted earnings per share | $ | 0.77 | $ | 2.01 | ||||
| Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share | $ | 2.64 | $ | 2.87 | ||||
| Shares used in computing GAAP diluted earnings per share | 60,603 | 64,368 | ||||||
| Shares used in computing non-GAAP diluted earnings per share | 60,603 | 64,368 | ||||||
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| RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP RESULTS (continued) |
| U.S. dollars in thousands |
| (1) | Share-based compensation |
| Quarter ended | ||||||||
| March 31, | ||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||
| Cost of cloud revenue | $ | 2,391 | $ | 3,178 | ||||
| Cost of services revenue | 1,320 | 2,455 | ||||||
| Cost of product revenue | 9 | 22 | ||||||
| Research and development | 3,282 | 4,693 | ||||||
| Sales and marketing | 10,288 | 15,414 | ||||||
| General and administrative | 19,585 | 19,163 | ||||||
| $ | 36,875 | $ | 44,925 | |||||
| (2) | Acquisition related expenses |
| Quarter ended | ||||||||
| March 31, | ||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||
| Cost of cloud revenue | $ | — | $ | — | ||||
| Research and development | — | — | ||||||
| Sales and marketing | — | — | ||||||
| General and administrative | — | 395 | ||||||
| $ | — | $ | 395 | |||||
| NICE LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||
| RECONCILIATION OF GAAP NET INCOME TO NON-GAAP EBITDA | ||||
| U.S. dollars in thousands | ||||
| Quarter ended | ||||||||
| March 31, | ||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||
| Unaudited | Unaudited | |||||||
| GAAP net income | $ | 46,814 | $ | 129,290 | ||||
| Non-GAAP adjustments: | ||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 61,842 | 43,441 | ||||||
| Share-based compensation | 35,392 | 43,337 | ||||||
| Financial and other income, net | (19,318 | ) | (15,850 | ) | ||||
| Acquisition related expenses | — | 395 | ||||||
| Taxes on income | 99,254 | 34,729 | ||||||
| Non-GAAP EBITDA | $ | 223,984 | $ | 235,342 | ||||
| NICE LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||
| NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION - FREE CASH FLOW FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS | ||||
| U.S. dollars in thousands | ||||
| Quarter ended | ||||||||
| March 31, | ||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||
| Unaudited | Unaudited | |||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 179,246 | $ | 285,071 | ||||
| Purchase of property and equipment | (9,376 | ) | (3,667 | ) | ||||
| Capitalization of internal use software costs | (21,080 | ) | (16,766 | ) | ||||
| Free Cash Flow (a) | $ | 148,790 | $ | 264,638 | ||||
(a) Free cash flow from continuing operations is defined as operating cash flows from continuing operations less capital expenditures of the continuing operations and less capitalization of internal use software costs.