SAP settlement boosts Teradata (NYSE: TDC) EPS and 2026 cash outlook
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Teradata reported first quarter 2026 results and raised its 2026 GAAP EPS and cash flow outlook following a major SAP litigation settlement. Q1 total revenue was $444 million versus $418 million, up 6%, with recurring revenue of $400 million versus $358 million, up 12%.
Total annual recurring revenue reached $1.492 billion, up 3%, and public cloud ARR was $686 million, up 13%. GAAP diluted EPS surged to $3.47 from $0.45, largely driven by a $480 million SAP settlement that produced a $302 million after‑tax cash benefit. Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $0.88 versus $0.66.
Cash flow from operations was $401 million compared to $8 million, and free cash flow was $390 million versus $7 million, while adjusted free cash flow was $31 million. For full-year 2026, Teradata now guides GAAP diluted EPS to $4.22–$4.32, cash from operations of $642–$662 million, adjusted free cash flow of $320–$340 million, and reaffirms modest ARR and revenue ranges.
Positive
- Large cash and EPS boost from SAP settlement: Teradata received a $480 million SAP litigation settlement, creating an estimated $302 million after-tax benefit to cash from operations and free cash flow and adding $2.90 to GAAP diluted EPS in Q1 2026, materially strengthening the balance sheet and reported earnings.
- Improved profitability and cloud mix: Non-GAAP operating margin expanded to 27.3% from 21.8%, non-GAAP diluted EPS rose to $0.88 from $0.66, and public cloud ARR grew 13% to $686 million, indicating better margins and continued transition toward higher-value cloud subscriptions.
Negative
- Muted underlying growth outlook: For full-year 2026, Teradata expects total ARR growth of only 2–4%, recurring revenue flat to up 2%, and total revenue between -2% and flat year-over-year, signaling modest organic growth despite strong reported Q1 results.
- Near-term revenue softness: Second quarter 2026 guidance calls for recurring revenue between -2% and flat year-over-year and total revenue between -4% and -2%, suggesting short-term top-line pressure even as profitability and cash flow remain solid.
Insights
Large SAP settlement drives outsized Q1 EPS and cash, while core growth remains modest.
Teradata delivered Q1 2026 revenue of $444 million, up 6%, with recurring revenue up 12% and total ARR up 3% to $1.492 billion. Public cloud ARR grew 13% to $686 million, showing ongoing mix shift toward cloud and subscriptions.
Profitability metrics were strong: non-GAAP operating margin rose to 27.3% from 21.8%, and non-GAAP diluted EPS increased to $0.88 from $0.66. However, GAAP diluted EPS of $3.47 was dominated by a $480 million SAP litigation settlement, which produced an after-tax benefit of $302 million to cash and significantly boosted reported earnings.
Guidance reflects this one-time benefit: 2026 GAAP EPS is now $4.22–$4.32 and cash from operations $642–$662 million, including the settlement impact, while non-GAAP EPS guidance of $2.55–$2.65, ARR growth of 2–4%, and flat to slightly negative revenue ranges indicate more modest underlying growth. The settlement meaningfully strengthens liquidity, but ongoing performance will depend on execution in cloud, AI and subscription businesses.
8-K Event Classification
2 items: 2.02, 9.01
2 items
Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Total revenue Q1 2026: $444 million
Recurring revenue Q1 2026: $400 million
Total ARR: $1.492 billion
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8 metrics
Total revenue Q1 2026
$444 million
Compared to $418 million in Q1 2025, up 6% as reported
Recurring revenue Q1 2026
$400 million
Up from $358 million in Q1 2025, 12% growth
Total ARR
$1.492 billion
As of March 31, 2026; up 3% year-over-year
Public cloud ARR
$686 million
As of March 31, 2026; up 13% year-over-year
GAAP diluted EPS Q1 2026
$3.47 per share
Versus $0.45 per share in Q1 2025
Non-GAAP diluted EPS Q1 2026
$0.88 per share
Versus $0.66 per share in Q1 2025
Cash flow from operations 2026 outlook
$642–$662 million
Full-year 2026 guidance including $302 million net SAP settlement benefit
SAP settlement gross payment
$480 million
Received in Q1 2026; pre-tax net benefit of $359 million
Key Terms
Annual Recurring Revenue, Public cloud ARR, Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share, Free Cash Flow, +2 more
6 terms
Annual Recurring Revenue financial
"Total Annual Recurring Revenue ("Total ARR") is defined as the annual contract value for all active and contractually binding term-based contracts"
Annual recurring revenue is the predictable amount of money a company expects to earn each year from ongoing customer subscriptions or contracts. It helps businesses understand how much steady income they can count on, much like a subscription service that charges customers every month or year. This figure is important because it shows the company's stability and growth potential.
Public cloud ARR financial
"Public cloud ARR is defined as the annual contract value for all active and contractually binding term-based contracts at the end of a period that are operated in a public cloud environment"
Public cloud ARR is the portion of a company’s annual recurring revenue that comes from products or services hosted on third‑party, widely available cloud platforms rather than on the company’s own servers. For investors it signals how much predictable, subscription-style income is tied to scalable, off‑site infrastructure — like regular rent from tenants in a shared office tower — which affects growth potential, margins and dependency on cloud providers.
Free Cash Flow financial
"Teradata defines free cash flow as cash provided by/used in operating activities, less total capital expenditures"
Free cash flow is the amount of money a company has left over after paying all its expenses and investing in its business, like buying equipment or updating facilities. It shows how much cash is available to reward shareholders, pay down debt, or save for future growth. This helps investors understand if a company is financially healthy and able to grow.
Adjusted Free Cash Flow financial
"Adjusted free cash flow as free cash flow less the gross proceeds from the SAP settlement, plus the non-recurring legal and other expenses"
Adjusted free cash flow is the amount of money a company generates from its operations after accounting for essential expenses and investments, like maintaining or upgrading equipment. It shows how much cash is truly available to grow the business, pay debts, or return to shareholders, helping investors see the company's financial health more clearly.
SAP litigation settlement financial
"From the settlement, Teradata received a gross payment of $480 million in the first quarter of 2026"
Earnings Snapshot
Total revenue: $444 million · Guidance included
Q1 2026
Total revenue
$444 million
up 6% year-over-year
Recurring revenue
$400 million
up 12% year-over-year
Total ARR
$1.492 billion
up 3% year-over-year
Public cloud ARR
$686 million
up 13% year-over-year
GAAP diluted EPS
$3.47
up from $0.45 in Q1 2025
Non-GAAP diluted EPS
$0.88
up from $0.66 in Q1 2025
Guidance
For 2026, Teradata expects total ARR growth of 2–4%, recurring revenue flat to up 2%, total revenue between -2% and flat, GAAP diluted EPS of $4.22–$4.32, non-GAAP diluted EPS of $2.55–$2.65, cash from operations of $642–$662 million, and adjusted free cash flow of $320–$340 million.
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
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Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): May 5, 2026
TERADATA CORPORATION
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
Teradata Corporation ("Teradata" or the "Company") is furnishing the following information as required under Item 2.02 “Results of Operations and Financial Condition” of Form 8-K. Such information, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
On May 5, 2026, the Company issued a press release setting forth its first quarter of fiscal year 2026 operating results as well as current outlook estimates for the second quarter of 2026 and for the full-year 2026 (the "Earnings Press Release"). A copy of the Earnings Press Release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and hereby incorporated by reference.
The Company also posted supplemental material dated May 5, 2026, on the Investor Relations page of its website at investor.teradata.com. Except as specifically noted herein, information on the Company’s website is not, and will not be deemed to be, a part of this Current Report on Form 8-K or incorporated into any other filings the Company may make with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits:
The following exhibits are attached with this current report on Form 8-K:
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99.1 | Press Release, dated May 5, 2026, issued by the Company (Earnings Press Release). | |||||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). | |||||||
Safe Harbor Statement
This Current Report on Form 8-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements generally relate to opinions, beliefs, and projections of expected future financial and operating performance, business trends, liquidity, and market conditions, among other things. These forward-looking statements are based upon current expectations and assumptions and often can be identified by words such as “expect,” “strive,” “looking ahead,” “outlook,” “guidance,” “forecast,” “anticipate,” “continue,” “plan,” “estimate,” “believe,” “focus,” “see,” “commit,” “should,” “project,” “will,” “would,” “likely,” “intend,” “potential,” or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements in this release include our 2026 second quarter and 2026 full year financial outlook and product innovation and demand. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, including those relating to: our strategy and ongoing business transformation, significant execution risk for our cloud, hybrid, on-premises, Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) and Machine Learning (“ML”) offerings, operational disruptions and unforeseen circumstances, impact of unanticipated delays or acceleration in our sales cycles to make accurate estimates impacting quarterly operating results, financial guidance and forecasts, the global economic environment and business conditions in general, including inflation, tariffs, and/or recessionary conditions; impact of price increase on our net sales, profit margins and earnings, the ability of our suppliers to meet their commitments to us; the timing of purchases, migrations, or expansions by our current and potential customers, including our ability to retain customers; the rapidly changing and intensely competitive nature of the information technology industry, the data analytics business, and artificial intelligence capabilities; fluctuations in our operating, capital allocation, and cash flow results; our ability to execute and realize the anticipated benefits of our refreshed brand, business transformation program or restructuring, sales and operational execution initiatives, and cost saving initiatives, including restructuring actions; risks inherent in operating in foreign countries, export controls and trade compliance, including sanctions, tariffs, foreign currency fluctuations, and/or acts of war; risks associated with data privacy, IP-enforcement actions, cyberattacks and maintaining secure and effective products for our customers, as well as, internal information technology and control systems; the timely and successful development, production or acquisition, availability and/or market acceptance of new and existing products, product features and services, including for our artificial intelligence, cloud, on-prem and hybrid offerings, tax rates; turnover of our workforce and the ability to attract and retain skilled employees; protecting our intellectual property; availability and successful execution of new alliance and acquisition opportunities; subscription arrangements that may be cancelled or fail to be renewed; the impact on our business and financial reporting from changes in accounting rules; and other factors described from time to time in Teradata’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent annual report on Form 10-K, and subsequent quarterly reports on Forms 10-Q or current reports on Forms 8-K, as well as Teradata’s annual report to stockholders. Teradata does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
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.
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| Date: May 5, 2026 | By: | /s/ John Ederer | |||||||||||||||
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Exhibit 99.1
INVESTOR CONTACT Chad Bennett chad.bennett@teradata.com MEDIA CONTACT Jennifer Donahue jennifer.donahue@teradata.com | ||||||||
Teradata Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
•Total ARR of $1.492 billion, an increase of 3% as reported and 2% in constant currency from the prior year period(1)
•Public cloud ARR of $686 million, an increase of 13% as reported and 12% in constant currency from the prior year period(1)
•Recurring Revenue of $400 million, up 12% as reported and 9% in constant currency(1)
•Cash Flow from Operations of $401 million and Free Cash Flow of $390 million, which includes a pre-tax net benefit of $359 million related to a settlement with SAP(3)
SAN DIEGO – May 5, 2026 -- Teradata (NYSE: TDC) today announced its first quarter 2026 financial results.
“Teradata delivered a strong first quarter, outperforming on key growth and performance metrics as we enter 2026. Enterprises are discovering that winning with AI requires context, governed data, codified industry knowledge, and a hybrid infrastructure that meets them wherever they operate," said Steve McMillan, President and CEO of Teradata. "Our autonomous AI and knowledge capabilities are the proven foundation for this AI era, and with significant innovations ahead, we are well positioned to enable the world's leading organizations to rapidly deploy agentic AI. Our trajectory is clear, and we believe that the opportunity to create meaningful, lasting value for our shareholders is significant.”
First Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights Compared to First Quarter 2025
•Total ARR increased to $1.492 billion from $1.442 billion, an increase of 3% as reported and 2% in constant currency(1)
•Public cloud ARR increased to $686 million from $606 million, an increase of 13% as reported and 12% in constant currency(1)
•Recurring revenue was $400 million versus $358 million, an increase of 12% as reported and 9% in constant currency(1)
•Total revenue was $444 million versus $418 million, an increase of 6% as reported and 4% in constant currency(1)
•Recurring revenue was 90% of total revenue versus 86%
•GAAP gross margin was 62.2% versus 59.3%
•Non-GAAP gross margin was 63.7% versus 60.3%(2)
•GAAP operating margin was (8.1%) versus 15.8%
•Non-GAAP operating margin was 27.3% versus 21.8%(2)
•GAAP diluted EPS was $3.47 versus $0.45 per share
•Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $0.88 versus $0.66 per share(2)
•Cash flow from operations was $401 million compared to $8 million
•Free cash flow was $390 million compared to $7 million(3)
•Adjusted free cash flow was $31 million compared to $7 million(3)
SAP Litigation Settlement
On February 19, 2026, Teradata entered into a settlement agreement with SAP. From the settlement, Teradata received a gross payment of $480 million in the first quarter of 2026. After accounting for legal fees and other expenses for the litigation and resulting settlement, the pre-tax net amount was $359 million, with $79 million of tax expense being recognized as a discrete item for US GAAP purposes in the first quarter. The net after tax settlement positively impacted GAAP Diluted EPS by $2.90 in the first quarter of 2026. For both Cash flow from Operations and Free Cash Flow, the pre-tax amount of $359 million was reflected in the first quarter of 2026. In addition, an estimated $57 million of cash tax payments related to the settlement is expected to be paid by the end of 2026 which will change the Cash flow from Operations and Free Cash Flow linearity. Regarding the tax payments, approximately half is expected to be paid in second quarter of 2026 and the remaining half is expected to be split between the third and fourth quarters of 2026. On an after-tax net basis, the settlement is expected to provide a benefit of $302 million to Cash from Operations and Free Cash Flow.
Teradata is introducing Adjusted Free Cash Flow to provide a normalized free cash flow measure for the business. Adjusted Free Cash Flow will reflect adjustments for the impact from the SAP litigation and resulting settlement gross proceeds, legal and other expenses and incremental cash taxes specific to the settlement.
Outlook
For the second quarter of 2026:
•Recurring revenue in the range of -2% to flat year-over-year
•Total revenue in the range of -4% to -2% year-over-year
•GAAP diluted EPS is expected to be in the range of $0.22 to $0.26 per share
•Non-GAAP diluted EPS is expected to be in the range of $0.53 to $0.57 per share(2)
For the full year 2026, Teradata increases the following ranges:
•GAAP diluted EPS is now expected to be in the range of $4.22 to $4.32
•Cash flow from operations of $642 million to $662 million, which includes an after-tax net benefit of $302 million related to a settlement with SAP
•Adjusted free cash flow of $320 million to $340 million(3)
For the full year 2026, Teradata reaffirms the following ranges:
•Total ARR growth of 2% to 4% year-over-year
•Recurring revenue in the range of flat to 2% year-over-year
•Total revenue range in the range of -2% to flat year-over-year
•Non-GAAP diluted EPS in the range of $2.55 to $2.65 per share(2)
Earnings Conference Call
The conference call will begin at 1:30 p.m. PT on May 5, 2026. Investors and participants may attend the call by dialing (585) 542-9983 and entering access code 852900969. For investors and participants outside the United States, see global dial-in numbers at help.events.q4inc.com/eahc/international-dial-in-numbers, and use access code 852900969.
The live webcast, as well as a replay, will be available on the Investor Relations page of the Teradata website at investor.teradata.com.
Supplemental Financial Information
Additional information regarding Teradata’s operating results is provided below as well as on Teradata’s website at investor.teradata.com.
1.The impact of currency is determined by calculating the prior-period results using the current-year monthly average currency rates. See the foreign currency fluctuation schedule, which is used to determine revenue on a constant currency (“CC”) basis, on the Investor Relations page of the Company’s website at investor.teradata.com
| Revenue | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| For the Three Months ended March 31 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | % Change as Reported | % Change in CC | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Recurring revenue | $ | 400 | $ | 358 | 12% | 9% | |||||||||||||||||
| Perpetual software licenses, hardware and other | 1 | 10 | (90)% | (88)% | |||||||||||||||||||
| Consulting services | 43 | 50 | (14)% | (15)% | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | $ | 444 | $ | 418 | 6% | 4% | |||||||||||||||||
| Product Sales | $ | 401 | $ | 368 | 9% | 6% | |||||||||||||||||
| Consulting Services | 43 | 50 | (14)% | (15)% | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | $ | 444 | $ | 418 | 6% | 4% | |||||||||||||||||
| As of March 31 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | % Change as Reported | % Change in CC | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Annual recurring revenue* | $ | 1,492 | $ | 1,442 | 3% | 2% | |||||||||||||||||
| Public cloud ARR** | $ | 686 | $ | 606 | 13% | 12% | |||||||||||||||||
The impact of currency on ARR is determined by calculating the prior period ending ARR using the current period end currency rates.
* Total Annual Recurring Revenue ("Total ARR") is defined as the annual contract value for all active and contractually binding term-based contracts at the end of the period, including cloud, recurring AI services, subscriptions, hardware rental, maintenance, and software upgrade rights. The Company believes this is a useful metric to investors as it demonstrates progress toward achieving our strategic objectives as outlined in the Form 10-K and Form 10-Q.
** Public cloud ARR is defined as the annual contract value for all active and contractually binding term-based contracts at the end of a period that are operated in a public cloud environment. The Company believes this is a useful metric to investors as it demonstrates progress toward achieving our strategic objectives as outlined in the Form 10-K and Form 10-Q.
2.Teradata reports its results in accordance with GAAP. However, as described below, the Company believes that certain non-GAAP measures such as free cash flow, adjusted free cash flow, non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP net income, and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share, all of which exclude certain items, and which may be reported on a constant currency basis, are useful for investors. Our non-GAAP measures are not meant to be considered in isolation to, as substitutes for, or superior to, results determined in accordance with GAAP, and should be read only in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. Each of our non-GAAP measures do not have a uniform definition under GAAP and therefore, Teradata’s definition may differ from other companies’ definitions of these measures.
The following tables reconcile Teradata’s actual and projected results and EPS under GAAP to the Company’s actual and projected non-GAAP results and EPS for the periods presented, which exclude certain specified items. Our management internally uses supplemental non-GAAP financial measures, such as gross profit, operating income, net income, and EPS, excluding certain items, to understand, manage and evaluate our business and support operating decisions on a regular basis. The Company believes such non-GAAP financial measures (1) provide useful information to investors regarding the underlying business trends and performance of the Company’s ongoing operations, (2) are useful for period-over-period comparisons of such operations and results, that may be more easily compared to peer companies and allow investors a view of the Company’s operating results excluding stock-based compensation expense and special items, (3) provide useful information to management and investors regarding present and future business trends, and (4) provide consistency and comparability with past reports and projections of future results.
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| (in millions, except per share data) | ended March 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross Profit: | 2026 | 2025 | % Chg. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| GAAP Gross Profit | $ | 276 | $ | 248 | 11% | ||||||||||||||||||
| % of Revenue | 62.2 | % | 59.3 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Excluding: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Reorganization and other costs | 3 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP Gross Profit | $ | 283 | $ | 252 | 12% | ||||||||||||||||||
| % of Revenue | 63.7 | % | 60.3 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Income | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| GAAP Operating (loss) income | $ | (36) | $ | 66 | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||
| % of Revenue | (8.1) | % | 15.8 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Excluding: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 29 | 22 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Reorganization and other costs | 7 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| SAP settlement costs | $ | 121 | $ | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP Operating Income | $ | 121 | $ | 91 | 33% | ||||||||||||||||||
| % of Revenue | 27.3 | % | 21.8 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net Income | |||||||||||||||||||||||
GAAP Net Income | $ | 335 | $ | 44 | 661% | ||||||||||||||||||
| % of Revenue | 75.5 | % | 10.5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Excluding: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 29 | 22 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Reorganization and other costs | 7 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| SAP settlement | (359) | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Income tax adjustments (i) | 73 | (5) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Non-GAAP Net Income | $ | 85 | $ | 64 | 33% | ||||||||||||||||||
| % of Revenue | 19.1 | % | 15.3 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
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| ended March 31 | 2026 Outlook | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Earnings Per Share: | 2026 | 2025 | 2026 Q2 Guidance | 2026 FY Guidance | ||||||||||||||||||||||
GAAP Earnings Per Share | $ | 3.47 | $ | 0.45 | $0.22 - $0.26 | $4.22 - $4.32 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Excluding: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 0.30 | 0.23 | 0.32 | 1.25 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reorganization and other costs | 0.07 | 0.03 | 0.05 | 0.24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| SAP settlement | (3.72) | — | — | (3.72) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Income tax adjustments(i) | 0.76 | (0.05) | (0.06) | 0.56 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-GAAP Diluted Earnings Per Share | $ | 0.88 | $ | 0.66 | $0.53 - $0.57 | $2.55 - $2.65 | ||||||||||||||||||||
i.Represents the income tax effect of the pre-tax adjustments to reconcile GAAP to Non-GAAP income based on the applicable jurisdictional statutory tax rate of the underlying item, including the $79 million discrete income tax effect of the SAP settlement recorded in the first quarter of 2026. Including the income tax effect assists investors in understanding the tax provision associated with those adjustments and the effective tax rate related to the underlying business and performance of the Company’s ongoing operations. As a result of these adjustments, the Company’s non-GAAP effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2026, was 25.4% and March 31, 2025, was 22.9%.
3.As described below, the Company believes that free cash flow and adjusted free cash flow are useful non-GAAP measures for investors. Free cash flow and adjusted free cash flow do not have a uniform definition under GAAP in the United States and therefore, Teradata's definitions may differ from other companies' definitions of this measure. Teradata defines free cash flow as cash provided by/used in operating activities, less total capital expenditures and adjusted free cash flow as free cash flow less the gross proceeds from the SAP settlement, plus the non-recurring legal and other expenses incurred in connection with the SAP litigation and resulting settlement, and taxes paid specific to the settlement agreement. Teradata’s management uses free cash flow and adjusted free cash flow to assess the financial performance of the Company and believes they are useful for investors because they relate the operating cash flow of the Company to the capital that is spent to continue and improve business operations. In particular, free cash flow indicates the amount of cash generated after capital expenditures which can be used for among other things, investments in the Company's existing businesses, strategic acquisitions, strengthening the Company’s balance sheet, repurchase of Company stock and repay the Company’s debt obligations and adjusted free cash flow adjusts the impact of the SAP settlement. Neither free cash flow or adjusted free cash flow represent the residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures since there may be other non-discretionary expenditures that are not deducted from these measures. These non-GAAP measures should not be considered as a substitute for, or superior to, cash flows from operating activities under GAAP.
| For the Three Months | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (in millions) | ended March 31 | Outlook | ||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||
Cash provided by operating activities (GAAP) | $ | 401 | $ | 8 | $642 to $662 | |||||||||||||||
Less total capital expenditures | (11) | (1) | (~20) | |||||||||||||||||
Free Cash Flow (non-GAAP measure) | $ | 390 | $ | 7 | $622 to $642 | |||||||||||||||
| Less SAP gross settlement proceeds | (480) | — | (480) | |||||||||||||||||
| Plus legal and other expenses | 121 | — | 121 | |||||||||||||||||
| Plus taxes specific to the settlement | — | — | 57 | |||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted Free Cash Flow (non-GAAP Measure) | $ | 31 | $ | 7 | $320 to $340 | |||||||||||||||
Note to Investors
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SCHEDULE A
TERADATA CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(in millions, except per share amounts - unaudited)
| For the Period Ended March 31 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | % Chg | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Recurring | $ | 400 | $ | 358 | 12 | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Perpetual software licenses, hardware and other | 1 | 10 | (90) | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Consulting services | 43 | 50 | (14) | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | 444 | 418 | 6 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Recurring | 277 | 250 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| % of Revenue | 69.3 | % | 69.8 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Perpetual software licenses, hardware and other | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| % of Revenue | 100.0 | % | 10.0 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Consulting services | (2) | (3) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| % of Revenue | (4.7) | % | (6.0) | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total gross profit | 276 | 248 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| % of Revenue | 62.2 | % | 59.3 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 240 | 116 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Research and development expenses | 72 | 66 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| (Loss) income from operations | (36) | 66 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| % of Revenue | (8.1) | % | 15.8 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other income (expense), net | 473 | (8) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Income before income taxes | 437 | 58 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| % of Revenue | 98.4 | % | 13.9 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense | 102 | 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| % Tax rate | 23.3 | % | 24.1 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 335 | $ | 44 | |||||||||||||||||||
| % of Revenue | 75.5 | % | 10.5 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net income per common share | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 3.60 | $ | 0.46 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted | $ | 3.47 | $ | 0.45 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 93.0 | 95.1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted | 96.6 | 97.4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
SCHEDULE B
TERADATA CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in millions - unaudited)
| March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | March 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||
| Assets | |||||||||||||||||
| Current assets | |||||||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 816 | $ | 493 | $ | 368 | |||||||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 322 | 251 | 307 | ||||||||||||||
| Inventories | 5 | 13 | 13 | ||||||||||||||
| Other current assets | 97 | 80 | 103 | ||||||||||||||
| Total current assets | 1,240 | 837 | 791 | ||||||||||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 202 | 198 | 201 | ||||||||||||||
| Right of use assets- operating lease, net | 6 | 7 | 8 | ||||||||||||||
| Goodwill | 397 | 399 | 396 | ||||||||||||||
| Capitalized contract costs, net | 39 | 42 | 40 | ||||||||||||||
| Deferred income taxes | 169 | 209 | 219 | ||||||||||||||
| Other assets | 89 | 87 | 97 | ||||||||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 2,142 | $ | 1,779 | $ | 1,752 | |||||||||||
| Liabilities and stockholders' equity | |||||||||||||||||
| Current liabilities | |||||||||||||||||
| Current portion of long-term debt | $ | 25 | $ | 25 | $ | 25 | |||||||||||
| Current portion of finance lease liability | 49 | 50 | 62 | ||||||||||||||
| Current portion of operating lease liability | 2 | 2 | 4 | ||||||||||||||
| Accounts payable | 58 | 96 | 100 | ||||||||||||||
| Payroll and benefits liabilities | 83 | 120 | 77 | ||||||||||||||
| Deferred revenue | 603 | 533 | 550 | ||||||||||||||
| Other current liabilities | 134 | 88 | 128 | ||||||||||||||
| Total current liabilities | 954 | 914 | 946 | ||||||||||||||
| Long-term debt | 424 | 431 | 449 | ||||||||||||||
| Finance lease liability | 49 | 45 | 43 | ||||||||||||||
| Operating lease liability | 4 | 4 | 5 | ||||||||||||||
| Pension and other postemployment plan liabilities | 112 | 114 | 105 | ||||||||||||||
| Long-term deferred revenue | 12 | 11 | 11 | ||||||||||||||
| Deferred tax liabilities | 12 | 12 | 10 | ||||||||||||||
| Other liabilities | 18 | 18 | 25 | ||||||||||||||
| Total liabilities | 1,585 | 1,549 | 1,594 | ||||||||||||||
| Stockholders' equity | |||||||||||||||||
| Common stock | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||||
| Paid-in capital | 2,330 | 2,305 | 2,214 | ||||||||||||||
| Accumulated deficit | (1,621) | (1,923) | (1,913) | ||||||||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (153) | (153) | (144) | ||||||||||||||
| Total stockholders' equity | 557 | 230 | 158 | ||||||||||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 2,142 | $ | 1,779 | $ | 1,752 | |||||||||||
SCHEDULE C
TERADATA CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in millions - unaudited)
| For the Period Ended March 31 | |||||||||||||||||
| Three Months | |||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||
| Operating activities | |||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 335 | $ | 44 | |||||||||||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash | |||||||||||||||||
| provided by operating activities: | |||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 25 | 20 | |||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 29 | 22 | |||||||||||||||
| Deferred income taxes | 36 | 10 | |||||||||||||||
| Changes in assets and liabilities: | |||||||||||||||||
| Receivables | (71) | (73) | |||||||||||||||
| Inventories | 8 | 5 | |||||||||||||||
| Current payables and accrued expenses | (15) | (30) | |||||||||||||||
| Deferred revenue | 71 | 39 | |||||||||||||||
| Other assets and liabilities | (17) | (29) | |||||||||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 401 | 8 | |||||||||||||||
| Investing activities | |||||||||||||||||
| Expenditures for property and equipment | (10) | (1) | |||||||||||||||
| Additions to capitalized software | (1) | — | |||||||||||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (11) | (1) | |||||||||||||||
| Financing activities | |||||||||||||||||
| Repurchases of common stock | (34) | (44) | |||||||||||||||
| Repayments of long-term borrowings | (6) | (6) | |||||||||||||||
| Payments of finance leases | (17) | (16) | |||||||||||||||
| Other financing activities, net | (5) | (2) | |||||||||||||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | (62) | (68) | |||||||||||||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (6) | 9 | |||||||||||||||
| Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | 322 | (52) | |||||||||||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period | 494 | 421 | |||||||||||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period | $ | 816 | $ | 369 | |||||||||||||
| Supplemental cash flow disclosure: | |||||||||||||||||
| Non-Cash investing and financing activities: | |||||||||||||||||
| Assets acquired by finance leases | $ | 20 | $ | 33 | |||||||||||||
| Assets acquired by operating leases | $ | 1 | $ | 1 | |||||||||||||
SCHEDULE D
TERADATA CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in millions - unaudited)
| For the Three Months Ended March 31 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | % Change As Reported | % Change Constant Currency(2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Segment Revenue | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Product Sales | $ | 401 | $ | 368 | 9% | 6% | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Consulting Services | 43 | 50 | (14)% | (15)% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total segment revenue | 444 | 418 | 6% | 4% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Segment gross profit | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Product Sales | 281 | 253 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| % of Revenue | 70.1 | % | 68.8 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Consulting Services | 2 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| % of Revenue | 4.7 | % | (2.0) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total segment gross profit | 283 | 252 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| % of Revenue | 63.7 | % | 60.3 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Reconciling items(1) | (7) | (4) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total gross profit | $ | 276 | $ | 248 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| % of Revenue | 62.2 | % | 59.3 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
(1) Reconciling items include stock-based compensation, amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets and acquisition, integration and reorganization-related items. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(2) The impact of currency is determined by calculating the prior period results using the current-year monthly average currency rates. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
FAQ
How did Teradata (TDC) perform financially in Q1 2026?
Teradata delivered Q1 2026 revenue of $444 million, up 6% from $418 million a year earlier. Recurring revenue rose 12% to $400 million, while GAAP diluted EPS jumped to $3.47 and non-GAAP diluted EPS increased to $0.88, reflecting improved margins and a litigation settlement.
What is driving Teradata’s Q1 2026 GAAP EPS of $3.47?
Q1 2026 GAAP diluted EPS of $3.47 was heavily influenced by a $480 million SAP litigation settlement. After legal costs and taxes, the settlement added $2.90 to GAAP diluted EPS. Excluding such items, non-GAAP diluted EPS was $0.88, up from $0.66 in the prior-year quarter.
How strong is Teradata’s recurring and cloud business in Q1 2026?
Teradata’s recurring revenue reached $400 million in Q1 2026, up 12% year-over-year. Total annual recurring revenue was $1.492 billion, up 3%, while public cloud ARR rose 13% to $686 million, highlighting continued growth and mix shift toward cloud-based, subscription-driven revenue streams.
What was the impact of the SAP litigation settlement on Teradata’s cash flow?
The SAP settlement delivered a gross payment of $480 million in Q1 2026. After expenses, the pre-tax net amount of $359 million flowed into cash from operations and free cash flow, with an expected after-tax cash benefit of $302 million, significantly lifting 2026 cash flow guidance ranges.
What guidance did Teradata give for full-year 2026?
For 2026, Teradata guides GAAP diluted EPS to $4.22–$4.32 and non-GAAP diluted EPS to $2.55–$2.65. It expects total ARR growth of 2–4%, recurring revenue flat to up 2%, total revenue between -2% and flat, cash from operations of $642–$662 million, and adjusted free cash flow of $320–$340 million.
What are Teradata’s expectations for Q2 2026 performance?
For Q2 2026, Teradata expects recurring revenue to range from -2% to flat year-over-year and total revenue from -4% to -2%. GAAP diluted EPS is projected between $0.22 and $0.26, with non-GAAP diluted EPS between $0.53 and $0.57, reflecting softer revenue but solid earnings.