Margins rise but Unisys (NYSE: UIS) stays in loss territory in 1Q26
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8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Unisys Corporation reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of $437.6 million, up 1.3% year over year, though down 4.5% in constant currency. Gross margin rose to 25.7% and operating margin improved to 3.7%, but the company still posted a net loss of $35.8 million, or $0.50 per share.
Non-GAAP operating margin increased to 4.5% and adjusted EBITDA reached $46.2 million, 10.6% of revenue. New Business Total Contract Value was $158 million, up 45% year over year, and backlog was $2.96 billion. Free cash flow was negative $25.5 million, largely due to timing of cash interest on 10.625% notes due 2031.
Unisys reaffirmed its 2026 guidance, targeting constant-currency revenue decline of 6.5% to 4.5% and a non-GAAP operating profit margin of 9.0% to 11.0%, implying further margin expansion despite modest top-line pressure.
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Insights
Margins and bookings improved, but Unisys remains loss-making with negative free cash flow.
Unisys grew 1Q26 revenue to $437.6 million, up 1.3% year over year, helped by foreign exchange. Profitability improved: operating margin rose to 3.7% from 1.2%, and adjusted EBITDA reached $46.2 million, or 10.6% of revenue, indicating better cost control.
The company still reported a GAAP net loss of $35.8 million and negative free cash flow of $25.5 million, partly driven by timing of interest on its 10.625% notes due 2031. New Business Total Contract Value of $158 million, up 45%, supports future revenue, and backlog of $2.96 billion provides visibility.
Management reaffirmed full-year 2026 guidance for constant-currency revenue decline of (6.5)% to (4.5)% and non-GAAP operating margin of 9.0% to 11.0%. Subsequent filings may show whether margin initiatives and AI-focused offerings, such as ClearPath Forward enhancements, offset expected revenue pressure.
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
Revenue: $437.6 million
Net loss: $35.8 million
Operating margin: 3.7%
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8 metrics
Revenue
$437.6 million
1Q26, up 1.3% year over year
Net loss
$35.8 million
1Q26 net loss attributable to Unisys Corporation
Operating margin
3.7%
1Q26 operating profit percent vs 1.2% in 1Q25
Adjusted EBITDA
$46.2 million
1Q26 adjusted EBITDA, 10.6% of revenue
Free cash flow
-$25.5 million
1Q26 free cash flow vs $13.2 million in 1Q25
New Business TCV
$158 million
1Q26 New Business Total Contract Value, up 45% YoY
Backlog
$2.96 billion
Backlog in first quarter 2026 vs $2.89 billion in 1Q25
2026 non-GAAP op margin guidance
9.0% to 11.0%
Full-year 2026 non-GAAP operating profit margin guidance range
Key Terms
Total Contract Value (TCV), Adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP operating profit margin, Excluding License and Support (Ex-L&S), +2 more
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Total Contract Value (TCV) financial
"New Business(5) Total Contract Value (TCV)(3) of $158 million, an increase of 45% YoY"
Total contract value (TCV) is the full amount of money a customer is expected to pay over the life of a contract, combining one-time charges and all recurring fees or services promised. For investors, TCV shows the size and potential near-term revenue impact of deals—like seeing the sticker price of a multi-year service—while reminding them that actual cash received depends on billing schedules, renewals and customer cancellations.
Adjusted EBITDA financial
"Adjusted EBITDA (7) | | $46.2 | | | $40.2"
Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.
non-GAAP operating profit margin financial
"non-GAAP operating profit(6) margin of 4.5%, improved 170 bps YoY"
Excluding License and Support (Ex-L&S) financial
"Excluding License and Support (Ex-L&S)(13) revenue of $372.1 million, up 3.1% YoY"
free cash flow financial
"Free cash flow (9) | | ($25.5) | | | $13.2"
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.
backlog financial
"Backlog(2) was $2.96 billion for the first quarter of 2026 compared to $2.89 billion"
A backlog is the amount of work or orders that a company has received but hasn't completed yet. It’s like a restaurant with many dishes to serve; the backlog shows how many orders are still waiting to be finished. It matters because a large backlog can indicate strong demand or potential delays in delivering products or services.
Earnings Snapshot
Revenue: $437.6 million · Guidance included
1Q26
Revenue
$437.6 million
1.3% YoY
Operating margin
3.7%
up from 1.2% in 1Q25
Net loss
$35.8 million
worse than $29.5 million loss in 1Q25
Adjusted EBITDA
$46.2 million
up from $40.2 million in 1Q25
New Business TCV
$158 million
45% YoY increase
Guidance
2026 constant-currency revenue growth of (6.5)% to (4.5)%, reported revenue growth of (3.5)% to (1.5)%, and non-GAAP operating profit margin of 9.0% to 11.0%.
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FORM 8-K
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Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): May 5, 2026
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On May 5, 2026, Unisys Corporation issued a news release to report its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The news release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report.
The information in Item 2.02 of this Current Report, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
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99.1 | News Release, dated May 5, 2026, of Unisys Corporation | |||||||
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SIGNATURE
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 hereunto duly authorized.
Unisys Corporation | |||||||||||
Date: May 5, 2026 | By: | /s/ Debra McCann | |||||||||
| Debra McCann | |||||||||||
| Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | |||||||||||
News Release 
Unisys Announces 1Q26 Results
Unisys Reaffirms Full-Year Guidance Amid Improved Profitability and Strong New Business Signings
•Revenue of $437.6 million, up 1.3% year over year (YoY), down 4.5% in constant currency(1)
•Excluding License and Support (Ex-L&S)(13) revenue of $372.1 million, up 3.1% YoY, down 2.9% in constant currency
•Gross profit margin of 25.7%, up 80 bps YoY; Ex-L&S gross profit margin of 19.5%, up 170 bps YoY
•Operating profit margin of 3.7%, improved 250 bps YoY; non-GAAP operating profit(6) margin of 4.5%, improved 170 bps YoY
•New Business(5) Total Contract Value (TCV)(3) of $158 million, an increase of 45% YoY
•Unisys expands AI capabilities with key product releases for the ClearPath® Forward ecosystem
•Unisys reaffirms 2026 full-year guidance ranges for both constant currency revenue growth and non-GAAP operating profit margin
BLUE BELL, Pa., May 5, 2026 – Unisys Corporation (NYSE: UIS) reported financial results for the first quarter of 2026 (1Q26).
"We are off to a good start in 2026, with solid financial performance and double-digit growth in New Business signings in the first quarter," said Michael Thomson, Unisys CEO and President. "Our proven ability to move tangible AI use cases into production, with measurable results, is making Unisys more relevant to clients and alliance partners. We also released a number of ClearPath Forward products and tools that enable enterprise AI both on our platforms and external systems, reinforcing the long-term value proposition of the ClearPath Forward ecosystem."
Unisys Chief Financial Officer Deb McCann said, "We are pleased to reaffirm our full-year financial guidance ranges for both revenue and profitability. Our strong first quarter client signings reinforce our confidence in our revenue outlook. Consistent progress on delivery and operational efficiency initiatives improved our first quarter margins and keeps us on track to meet our free cash flow expectations."
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Financial Highlights
Please refer to the accompanying financial tables for a reconciliation of the GAAP to non-GAAP measures presented, except for financial guidance since such a reconciliation is not practicable without unreasonable effort.
(In millions, except numbers presented as percentages) | 1Q26 | 1Q25 | ||||||||||||
| Revenue | $437.6 | $432.1 | ||||||||||||
YoY revenue change | 1.3 | % | ||||||||||||
YoY revenue change in constant currency | (4.5) | % | ||||||||||||
| Ex-L&S revenue | $372.1 | $361.0 | ||||||||||||
YoY revenue change | 3.1 | % | ||||||||||||
YoY revenue change in constant currency | (2.9) | % | ||||||||||||
License and Support(12) revenue | $65.5 | $71.1 | ||||||||||||
YoY revenue change | (7.9) | % | ||||||||||||
YoY revenue change in constant currency | (12.4) | % | ||||||||||||
| Gross profit | $112.5 | $107.5 | ||||||||||||
| Gross profit percent | 25.7 | % | 24.9 | % | ||||||||||
| Ex-L&S gross profit | $72.7 | $64.2 | ||||||||||||
| Ex-L&S gross profit percent | 19.5 | % | 17.8 | % | ||||||||||
| Operating profit | $16.2 | $5.1 | ||||||||||||
| Operating profit percent | 3.7 | % | 1.2 | % | ||||||||||
Non-GAAP operating profit | $19.8 | $11.9 | ||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP operating profit percent | 4.5 | % | 2.8 | % | ||||||||||
| Net loss attributable to Unisys Corporation | ($35.8) | ($29.5) | ||||||||||||
Non-GAAP net loss attributable to Unisys Corporation(8) | ($9.9) | ($3.5) | ||||||||||||
EBITDA(7) | $13.8 | $5.1 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA(7) | $46.2 | $40.2 | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue | 10.6 | % | 9.3 | % | ||||||||||
First Quarter 2026 Results
Revenue increased 1.3% YoY, down 4.5% in constant currency. Foreign currency fluctuations contributed a 6 percentage-point positive impact on revenue in the current period compared with the prior-year period, which was partially offset by the timing of software license renewals, and a 2.9% decline in Ex-L&S revenue in constant currency.
Gross profit margin improved 80 bps YoY. Ex-L&S gross profit margin increased 170 bps YoY, primarily driven by delivery improvement and labor cost savings initiatives in the Cloud, Applications & Infrastructure Solutions (CA&I) segment.
During the first quarter of 2026, a transaction within the company's United Kingdom business process outsourcing consolidated joint venture generated approximately $3 million of gross margin benefit, resulting in a positive impact on gross profit margin and Ex-L&S gross profit margin of 50 basis points and 70 basis points, respectively. This transaction is expected to generate approximately $12 million of gross margin benefit for 2026.
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Financial Highlights by Segment
(In millions, except numbers presented as percentages) | 1Q26 | 1Q25 | ||||||||||||
Digital Workplace Solutions (DWS): | ||||||||||||||
| Revenue | $118.2 | $118.6 | ||||||||||||
YoY revenue change | (0.3) | % | ||||||||||||
YoY revenue change in constant currency | (6.5) | % | ||||||||||||
| Gross profit | $15.9 | $16.9 | ||||||||||||
| Gross profit percent | 13.5 | % | 14.2 | % | ||||||||||
Cloud, Applications & Infrastructure Solutions (CA&I): | ||||||||||||||
| Revenue | $182.0 | $176.6 | ||||||||||||
YoY revenue change | 3.1 | % | ||||||||||||
YoY revenue change in constant currency | (2.4) | % | ||||||||||||
| Gross profit | $39.6 | $34.4 | ||||||||||||
| Gross profit percent | 21.8 | % | 19.5 | % | ||||||||||
Enterprise Computing Solutions (ECS): | ||||||||||||||
| Revenue | $115.2 | $118.7 | ||||||||||||
YoY revenue change | (2.9) | % | ||||||||||||
YoY revenue change in constant currency | (8.4) | % | ||||||||||||
| Gross profit | $54.0 | $56.6 | ||||||||||||
| Gross profit percent | 46.9 | % | 47.7 | % | ||||||||||
First Quarter 2026 Segment Results
DWS revenue declined 0.3% YoY, down 6.5% in constant currency. Fluctuations in foreign currency contributed a 6 percentage-point positive impact on DWS revenue compared to the prior-year period. DWS gross profit margin was 13.5%, a decrease of 70 bps YoY. The decreases in revenue and gross profit margin were primarily driven by lower volume due to client attrition.
CA&I revenue increased 3.1% YoY, down 2.4% in constant currency. Fluctuations in foreign currency contributed a 5 percentage-point positive impact on CA&I revenue compared to the prior-year period. This positive impact was partially offset by reduced volume due to client attrition. CA&I gross profit margin was 21.8%, an increase of 230 bps YoY, primarily driven by delivery improvement and labor cost savings initiatives.
ECS revenue declined 2.9% YoY, down 8.4% in constant currency. Foreign currency fluctuations contributed a 5 percentage-point positive impact on ECS revenue in the current period compared with the prior-year period. ECS gross profit margin was 46.9%, a decrease of 80 bps YoY. The decreases in revenue and gross profit margin were primarily driven by the timing of software license renewals.
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Balance Sheet and Cash Flows
| (In millions) | March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 380.2 | $ | 413.9 | ||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents decreased $33.7 million primarily due to the timing of cash interest payment associated with the 10.625% Senior Secured Notes due 2031 (the 2031 Notes).
| (In millions) | 1Q26 | 1Q25 | ||||||||||||
| Cash (used for) provided by operations | ($4.4) | $33.3 | ||||||||||||
Free cash flow(9) | ($25.5) | $13.2 | ||||||||||||
Pre-pension and postretirement free cash flow(10) | $2.9 | $22.6 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted free cash flow(11) | $13.9 | $28.3 | ||||||||||||
The decrease in both free cash flow and pre-pension and postretirement free cash flow was primarily due to the timing of cash interest payment related to the 2031 Notes.
Other Metrics
(In millions, except numbers presented as percentages) | 1Q26 | 1Q25 | YoY Change | QoQ Change* | |||||||||||||||||||
Total Contract Value (TCV)(3) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
New Business(5) | $ | 158 | $ | 109 | 45 | % | 16 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Ex-L&S Renewals | 74 | 76 | (3) | % | (91) | % | |||||||||||||||||
| L&S Renewals | 42 | 21 | 100 | % | (82) | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Total company | $ | 274 | $ | 206 | 33 | % | (76) | % | |||||||||||||||
*QoQ - quarter over quarter
Backlog(2) was $2.96 billion for the first quarter of 2026 compared to $2.89 billion for the first quarter of 2025.
2026 Financial Guidance
The company reaffirms full-year 2026 revenue growth and profitability guidance:
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Revenue growth in constant currency | (6.5)% to (4.5)% | ||||
| Non-GAAP operating profit margin | 9.0% to 11.0% | ||||
Constant currency revenue guidance translates to reported revenue growth of (3.5)% to (1.5)%, based on exchange rates as of April 30, 2026, and assumes L&S revenue of approximately $415 million and Ex-L&S constant currency revenue growth of (7.0)% to (4.5)%.
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Conference Call
Unisys will hold a conference call with the financial community on Wednesday, May 6, at 8 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the results of the first quarter of 2026.
The live, listen-only webcast, as well as the accompanying presentation materials, can be accessed on the Unisys Investor Website at www.unisys.com/investor. In addition, domestic callers can dial 1-844-695-5518 and international callers can dial 1-412-902-6749 and provide the following conference passcode: Unisys Corporation Call.
A webcast replay will be available on the Unisys Investor Website shortly following the conference call. A replay will also be available by dialing 1-855-669-9658 for domestic callers or 1-412-317-0088 for international callers and entering access code 2479208 from two hours after the end of the call until May 20, 2026.
(1) Constant currency – A significant amount of the company’s revenue is derived from international operations. As a result, the company’s revenue has been and will continue to be affected by changes in the U.S. dollar against major international currencies. The company refers to revenue growth rates in constant currency or on a constant currency basis so that the business results can be viewed without the impact of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates to facilitate comparisons of the company’s business performance from one period to another. Constant currency is calculated by retranslating current and prior-period revenue at a consistent exchange rate rather than the actual exchange rates in effect during the respective periods.
(2) Backlog – Represents the estimated amount of future revenue to be recognized under contracted work, which has not yet been delivered or performed. The company believes that actual revenue reflects the most relevant measure necessary to understand the company’s results of operations, but backlog can be a useful metric and indicator of the company’s estimate of contracted revenue to be realized in the future, subject to certain inherent limitations. The timing of conversion of backlog to revenue may be impacted by, among other factors, the timing of execution, the extension, nullification or early termination of existing contracts with or without penalty, adjustments to estimates in pricing or volumes for previously included contracts, seasonality and foreign currency exchange rates. Investors are cautioned that backlog should not be relied upon as a substitute for, or considered in isolation from, measures in accordance with GAAP.
(3) Total Contract Value (TCV) – Represents the initial estimated revenue related to contracts signed in the period without regard for early termination or revenue recognition rules. Changes to contracts and scope are treated as TCV only to the extent of the incremental new value. New Business TCV represents TCV attributable to expansion and new scope for existing clients and new logo contracts. L&S TCV is driven by software license renewals, and as such, changes in timing or terms of renewals can lead to fluctuations from period to period. The company believes that actual revenue reflects the most relevant measure necessary to understand the company’s results of operations, but TCV can be a useful leading indicator of the company’s ability to generate future revenue over time, subject to certain inherent limitations. Measuring TCV involves the use of estimates and judgments and the extent and timing of conversion of TCV to revenue may be impacted by, among other factors, the types of services and solutions sold, contract duration, the pace of client spending, actual volumes of services delivered as compared to the volumes anticipated at the time of contract signing, and contract modifications, including, without limitation, contract nullification and termination, over the lifetime of a contract. Investors are cautioned that TCV should not be relied upon as a substitute for, or considered in isolation from, measures in accordance with GAAP.
(4) Book-to-bill – Represents total contract value booked divided by revenue in a given period.
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(5) New Business – Represents expansion and new scope for existing clients and new logo contracts.
(6) Non-GAAP operating profit – This measure excludes pretax pension and postretirement expense, pretax goodwill impairment charge and pretax charges or gains associated with certain legal matters related to settlements, professional services and legal fees, including legal defense costs, associated with certain legal proceedings, and cost-reduction activities and other expenses.
(7) EBITDA & adjusted EBITDA – Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) is calculated by starting with net income (loss) attributable to Unisys Corporation common shareholders and adding or subtracting the following items: net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests, interest expense (net of interest income), provision for (benefit from) income taxes, depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA further excludes pension and postretirement expense; goodwill impairment charge, foreign exchange (gains) losses, debt extinguishment, certain legal matters related to settlements, professional services and legal fees, including legal defense costs, associated with certain legal proceedings; environmental matters related to previously disposed businesses; cost-reduction activities and other expenses; non-cash share-based expense; and other (income) expense adjustments.
(8) Non-GAAP net income (loss) and non-GAAP diluted earnings (loss) per share – These measures exclude pension and postretirement expense and charges or (credits) in connection with goodwill impairment; foreign exchange (gains) losses, debt extinguishment, certain legal matters related to settlements, professional services and legal fees, including legal defense costs, associated with certain legal proceedings; environmental matters related to previously disposed businesses; and cost-reduction activities and other expenses. The tax amounts related to these items for the calculation of non-GAAP diluted earnings (loss) per share include the current and deferred tax expense and benefits recognized under GAAP for these items.
(9) Free cash flow – Represents cash flow from operations less capital expenditures.
(10) Pre-pension and postretirement free cash flow – Represents free cash flow before pension and postretirement contributions.
(11) Adjusted free cash flow – Represents free cash flow less cash used for pension and postretirement funding; debt extinguishment, certain legal matters related to settlements, professional services and legal fees, including legal defense costs, associated with certain legal proceedings; environmental matters related to previously disposed businesses; and cost-reduction activities and other payments.
(12) License and Support (L&S) – Represents software license and related support services, primarily ClearPath Forward®, within the company's ECS segment.
(13) Excluding License and Support (Ex-L&S) – These measures exclude revenue, gross profit and gross profit margin in connection with software license and support services within the company’s ECS segment. The company provides these measures to allow investors to isolate the impact of software license renewals, which tend to be significant and impactful based on timing, and related support services in order to evaluate the company’s business outside of these areas.
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Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Unisys cautions readers that the assumptions forming the basis for forward-looking statements include many factors that are beyond Unisys’ ability to control or estimate precisely, such as estimates of future market conditions, the behavior of other market participants and that TCV is based, in part, on the assumption that each of those contracts will continue for their full contracted term. Words such as “anticipates,” “estimates,” “expects,” “projects,” “may,” “will,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “should” and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements and such forward-looking statements are made based upon management’s current expectations, assumptions and beliefs as of this date concerning future developments and their potential effect upon Unisys. There can be no assurance that future developments will be in accordance with management’s expectations, assumptions and beliefs or that the effect of future developments on Unisys will be those anticipated by management. Because actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, we caution readers not to place undue reliance on these statements. Forward-looking statements in this release and the accompanying presentation include, but are not limited to, statements made in Mr. Thomson's and Ms. McCann's quotations, any projections or expectations of revenue growth, margin expansion, achievement of operational efficiencies and savings, effective use of technology, investments in our solutions and artificial intelligence adoption and innovation, TCV and Ex-L&S New Business TCV, the impact of new logo signings, backlog, book-to-bill(4), full-year 2026 revenue growth and profitability guidance, including constant currency revenue, Ex-L&S constant currency revenue growth, L&S revenue, non-GAAP operating profit margin, free cash flow generation and the assumptions and other expectations made in connection with our full-year 2026 financial guidance, the reduction of uncertainty and volatility of cash requirements, including pension contributions, our pension liability, debt extinguishment, future economic benefits from net operating losses and statements regarding future economic conditions or performance.
Additional information and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from Unisys’ expectations are contained in Unisys’ filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including Unisys’ Annual Reports on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, recent Current Reports on Form 8-K, and other SEC filings, which are available at the SEC’s web site, http://www.sec.gov. Information included in this release is representative as of the date of this release only, and any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which that statement is made. While Unisys periodically reassesses material trends and uncertainties affecting Unisys’ results of operations and financial condition in connection with its preparation of management's discussion and analysis of results of operations and financial condition contained in its Quarterly and Annual Reports filed with the SEC, Unisys does not, by including this statement, assume any obligation to review, revise or update any forward-looking statement in light of future events or circumstances, except as required by applicable law.
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Non-GAAP Information
This release includes certain non-GAAP financial measures that exclude certain items such as pension and postretirement expense; goodwill impairment charge, foreign exchange (gains) losses, debt extinguishment, certain legal and other matters related to professional services and legal fees, including legal defense costs, associated with certain legal proceedings; environmental matters related to previously disposed businesses; and cost-reduction activities and other expenses that the company believes are not indicative of its ongoing operations, as they may be unusual or non-recurring. The inclusion of such items in financial measures can make the company’s profitability and liquidity results difficult to compare to prior periods or anticipated future periods and can distort the visibility of trends associated with the company’s ongoing performance. Management also believes that non-GAAP measures are useful to investors because they provide supplemental information about the company’s financial performance and liquidity, as well as greater transparency into management’s view and assessment of the company’s ongoing operating performance.
Non-GAAP financial measures are often provided and utilized by the company’s management, analysts, and investors to enhance comparability of year-over-year results. These items are uncertain, depend on various factors, and could have a material impact on the company's GAAP results for the applicable period. These measures should not be relied upon as substitutes for, or considered in isolation from, measures calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP. A reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and reported in accordance with GAAP can be found below except for financial guidance and other forward-looking information since such a reconciliation is not practicable without unreasonable efforts as the company is unable to reasonably forecast certain amounts that are necessary for such reconciliation. This information has been provided pursuant to the requirements of SEC Regulation G.
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About Unisys
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UNISYS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS)
(Unaudited)
(Millions, except per share data)
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 437.6 | $ | 432.1 | ||||||||||
| Costs and expenses | ||||||||||||||
| Cost of revenue | 325.1 | 324.6 | ||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative | 91.5 | 96.8 | ||||||||||||
| Research and development | 4.8 | 5.6 | ||||||||||||
| 421.4 | 427.0 | |||||||||||||
| Operating income | 16.2 | 5.1 | ||||||||||||
| Interest expense | 18.5 | 8.2 | ||||||||||||
| Other (expense), net | (20.8) | (16.9) | ||||||||||||
| Loss before income taxes | (23.1) | (20.0) | ||||||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | 13.7 | 10.6 | ||||||||||||
| Consolidated net loss | (36.8) | (30.6) | ||||||||||||
| Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | (1.0) | (1.1) | ||||||||||||
| Net loss attributable to Unisys Corporation | $ | (35.8) | $ | (29.5) | ||||||||||
| Loss per share attributable to Unisys Corporation | ||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | (0.50) | $ | (0.42) | ||||||||||
| Diluted | $ | (0.50) | $ | (0.42) | ||||||||||
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UNISYS CORPORATION
SEGMENT RESULTS
(Unaudited)
(Millions)
| Total | DWS | CA&I | ECS | Other | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 437.6 | $ | 118.2 | $ | 182.0 | $ | 115.2 | $ | 22.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit percent | 25.7 | % | 13.5 | % | 21.8 | % | 46.9 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 432.1 | $ | 118.6 | $ | 176.6 | $ | 118.7 | $ | 18.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit percent | 24.9 | % | 14.2 | % | 19.5 | % | 47.7 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
EXCLUDING LICENSE AND SUPPORT (EX-L&S) REVENUE AND GROSS PROFIT
(Unaudited)
(Millions)
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
| March 31, | ||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||
| L&S revenue | $ | 65.5 | $ | 71.1 | ||||||||||
| Ex-L&S revenue | 372.1 | 361.0 | ||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 437.6 | $ | 432.1 | ||||||||||
| L&S gross profit | $ | 39.8 | $ | 43.3 | ||||||||||
| Ex-L&S gross profit | 72.7 | 64.2 | ||||||||||||
| Gross profit | $ | 112.5 | $ | 107.5 | ||||||||||
| L&S gross profit percent | 60.8 | % | 60.9 | % | ||||||||||
| Ex-L&S gross profit percent | 19.5 | % | 17.8 | % | ||||||||||
| Gross profit percent | 25.7 | % | 24.9 | % | ||||||||||
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UNISYS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(Millions)
| March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | ||||||||||
| Assets | |||||||||||
| Current assets: | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 380.2 | $ | 413.9 | |||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 366.8 | 437.7 | |||||||||
| Contract assets | 14.5 | 10.9 | |||||||||
| Inventories | 14.9 | 13.8 | |||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 119.5 | 127.7 | |||||||||
| Total current assets | 895.9 | 1,004.0 | |||||||||
| Properties, net | 57.4 | 53.1 | |||||||||
| Capitalized contract costs, net | 71.3 | 73.6 | |||||||||
| Marketable software, net | 165.8 | 166.1 | |||||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 35.2 | 38.4 | |||||||||
| Prepaid pension and postretirement assets | 21.5 | 21.3 | |||||||||
| Deferred income taxes | 100.0 | 96.9 | |||||||||
| Goodwill | 193.7 | 193.8 | |||||||||
| Intangible assets, net | 30.2 | 31.2 | |||||||||
| Restricted cash | 8.1 | 7.8 | |||||||||
| Other long-term assets | 153.3 | 160.0 | |||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 1,732.4 | $ | 1,846.2 | |||||||
| Total liabilities and deficit | |||||||||||
| Current liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Current maturities of long-term debt | $ | 13.5 | $ | 12.7 | |||||||
| Accounts payable | 105.5 | 81.2 | |||||||||
| Deferred revenue | 229.4 | 228.5 | |||||||||
| Other accrued liabilities | 254.0 | 333.5 | |||||||||
| Total current liabilities | 602.4 | 655.9 | |||||||||
| Long-term debt | 724.0 | 729.0 | |||||||||
| Long-term pension and postretirement liabilities | 493.3 | 517.7 | |||||||||
| Long-term deferred revenue | 92.0 | 100.7 | |||||||||
| Long-term operating lease liabilities | 27.8 | 30.6 | |||||||||
| Other long-term liabilities | 77.4 | 80.6 | |||||||||
| Commitments and contingencies | |||||||||||
| Total Unisys Corporation stockholders' deficit | (300.0) | (282.6) | |||||||||
| Noncontrolling interests | 15.5 | 14.3 | |||||||||
| Total deficit | (284.5) | (268.3) | |||||||||
| Total liabilities and deficit | $ | 1,732.4 | $ | 1,846.2 | |||||||
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UNISYS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(Millions)
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities | ||||||||||||||
| Consolidated net loss | $ | (36.8) | $ | (30.6) | ||||||||||
| Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net loss to net cash (used for) provided by operating activities: | ||||||||||||||
| Gain on debt extinguishment | (0.2) | — | ||||||||||||
| Foreign currency gains | (6.8) | (1.3) | ||||||||||||
| Employee stock compensation | 4.1 | 6.8 | ||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization of properties | 4.6 | 6.4 | ||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization of capitalized contract costs | 5.8 | 3.0 | ||||||||||||
| Amortization of marketable software | 11.9 | 12.1 | ||||||||||||
| Amortization of intangible assets | 1.0 | 1.1 | ||||||||||||
| Other non-cash operating activities | — | 1.2 | ||||||||||||
| Pension and postretirement contributions | (28.4) | (9.4) | ||||||||||||
| Pension and postretirement expense | 30.5 | 21.9 | ||||||||||||
| Deferred income taxes, net | (8.3) | (10.1) | ||||||||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||||||||
| Receivables, net and contract assets | 75.3 | 73.6 | ||||||||||||
| Inventories | (1.0) | (5.0) | ||||||||||||
| Other assets | 13.9 | 18.0 | ||||||||||||
| Accounts payable and current liabilities | (61.4) | (67.2) | ||||||||||||
| Other liabilities | (8.6) | 12.8 | ||||||||||||
| Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities | (4.4) | 33.3 | ||||||||||||
| Cash flows from investing activities | ||||||||||||||
| Proceeds from foreign exchange forward contracts | — | 728.8 | ||||||||||||
| Purchases of foreign exchange forward contracts | — | (728.9) | ||||||||||||
| Investment in marketable software | (10.4) | (11.2) | ||||||||||||
| Capital additions of properties and other assets | (10.7) | (8.9) | ||||||||||||
| Other | (0.1) | (0.1) | ||||||||||||
| Net cash used for investing activities | (21.2) | (20.3) | ||||||||||||
| Cash flows from financing activities | ||||||||||||||
| Payments of long-term debt | (4.8) | (1.3) | ||||||||||||
| Other | (1.2) | (2.7) | ||||||||||||
| Net cash used for financing activities | (6.0) | (4.0) | ||||||||||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | (1.8) | 7.9 | ||||||||||||
| (Decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | (33.4) | 16.9 | ||||||||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period | 421.7 | 390.6 | ||||||||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period | $ | 388.3 | $ | 407.5 | ||||||||||
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UNISYS CORPORATION
RECONCILIATIONS OF SELECTED GAAP MEASURES TO NON-GAAP MEASURES
(Unaudited)
(Millions, except per share data)
| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||
| March 31, | |||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||
| Net loss attributable to Unisys Corporation | $ | (35.8) | $ | (29.5) | |||||||||||||
| Pension and postretirement expense | pretax | 30.5 | 21.9 | ||||||||||||||
| tax | 1.2 | 0.6 | |||||||||||||||
| net of tax | 29.3 | 21.3 | |||||||||||||||
Foreign exchange gains, net | pretax | (7.1) | (0.1) | ||||||||||||||
| tax | — | — | |||||||||||||||
| net of tax | (7.1) | (0.1) | |||||||||||||||
Gain on debt extinguishment | pretax | (0.2) | — | ||||||||||||||
| tax | — | — | |||||||||||||||
| net of tax | (0.2) | — | |||||||||||||||
Certain legal matters, net | pretax | 0.2 | (0.4) | ||||||||||||||
| tax | — | — | |||||||||||||||
| net of tax | 0.2 | (0.4) | |||||||||||||||
| Environmental matters | pretax | 0.4 | 0.4 | ||||||||||||||
| tax | — | — | |||||||||||||||
| net of tax | 0.4 | 0.4 | |||||||||||||||
| Cost reduction and other expenses | pretax | 3.3 | 4.8 | ||||||||||||||
| tax | — | — | |||||||||||||||
| net of tax | 3.3 | 4.8 | |||||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP net loss attributable to Unisys Corporation | $ | (9.9) | $ | (3.5) | |||||||||||||
| Weighted average shares (thousands) | 71,801 | 70,106 | |||||||||||||||
| Plus incremental shares from assumed vesting: | |||||||||||||||||
| Employee stock plans | — | — | |||||||||||||||
| Adjusted weighted average shares | 71,801 | 70,106 | |||||||||||||||
| Weighted average shares (thousands) | 71,801 | 70,106 | |||||||||||||||
| Plus incremental shares from assumed vesting: | |||||||||||||||||
| Employee stock plans | — | — | |||||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP adjusted weighted average shares | 71,801 | 70,106 | |||||||||||||||
Diluted loss per share | |||||||||||||||||
| Net loss attributable to Unisys Corporation | $ | (35.8) | $ | (29.5) | |||||||||||||
| Divided by adjusted weighted average shares | 71,801 | 70,106 | |||||||||||||||
| Diluted loss per share | $ | (0.50) | $ | (0.42) | |||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP basis | |||||||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP net loss attributable to Unisys Corporation for diluted loss per share | $ | (9.9) | $ | (3.5) | |||||||||||||
| Divided by Non-GAAP adjusted weighted average shares | 71,801 | 70,106 | |||||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP diluted loss per share | $ | (0.14) | $ | (0.05) | |||||||||||||
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UNISYS CORPORATION
RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP
(Unaudited)
(Millions)
FREE CASH FLOW
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
| March 31, | ||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||
| Cash (used for) provided by operations | $ | (4.4) | $ | 33.3 | ||||||||||
| Additions to marketable software | (10.4) | (11.2) | ||||||||||||
| Additions to properties and other assets | (10.7) | (8.9) | ||||||||||||
| Free cash flow | (25.5) | 13.2 | ||||||||||||
| Pension and postretirement funding | 28.4 | 9.4 | ||||||||||||
| Pre-pension and postretirement free cash flow | 2.9 | 22.6 | ||||||||||||
| Certain legal payments | 0.1 | 1.0 | ||||||||||||
| Environmental matters payments | 1.1 | 2.2 | ||||||||||||
| Cost reduction and other payments, net | 9.8 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted free cash flow | $ | 13.9 | $ | 28.3 | ||||||||||
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UNISYS CORPORATION
RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP
(Unaudited)
(Millions)
EBITDA
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
| March 31, | ||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||
| Net loss attributable to Unisys Corporation | $ | (35.8) | $ | (29.5) | ||||||||||
| Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | (1.0) | (1.1) | ||||||||||||
Interest expense, net of interest income of $4.9 and $5.7, respectively (1) | 13.6 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | 13.7 | 10.6 | ||||||||||||
| Depreciation | 10.4 | 9.4 | ||||||||||||
| Amortization | 12.9 | 13.2 | ||||||||||||
| EBITDA | $ | 13.8 | $ | 5.1 | ||||||||||
| Pension and postretirement expense | $ | 30.5 | $ | 21.9 | ||||||||||
Foreign exchange gains, net (1)(2) | (7.1) | (0.1) | ||||||||||||
Gain on debt extinguishment (1) | (0.2) | — | ||||||||||||
Certain legal matters, net (3) | 0.2 | (0.4) | ||||||||||||
Environmental matters (1) | 0.4 | 0.4 | ||||||||||||
Cost reduction and other expenses (4) | 2.3 | 3.7 | ||||||||||||
| Non-cash share based expense | 4.1 | 6.8 | ||||||||||||
Other expense, net adjustment (5) | 2.2 | 2.8 | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 46.2 | $ | 40.2 | ||||||||||
(1) Included in other (expense), net on the consolidated statements of income (loss). | ||||||||||||||
(2) Foreign exchange (gains) losses include (gains) losses from remeasuring cash, receivables, payables and intercompany balances denominated in foreign currencies, (gains) losses on foreign exchange forward contracts and (gains) losses related to the substantial completion of liquidation of certain foreign subsidiaries. In the third quarter of 2025, the company ceased its use of foreign currency forward contracts. | ||||||||||||||
(3) Included in selling, general and administrative expenses and other (expense), net within the consolidated statements of income (loss). | ||||||||||||||
(4) Reduced for depreciation and amortization included above. | ||||||||||||||
(5) Other expense, net as reported on the consolidated statements of income (loss) less pension and postretirement expense, foreign exchange (gains) losses, net, (gain) loss on debt extinguishment, interest income and items included in certain legal and environmental matters and cost reduction and other expenses. | ||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
| March 31, | ||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 437.6 | $ | 432.1 | ||||||||||
| Net loss attributable to Unisys Corporation as a percentage of revenue | (8.2) | % | (6.8) | % | ||||||||||
| Non-GAAP net loss attributable to Unisys Corporation as a percentage of revenue | (2.3) | % | (0.8) | % | ||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenue | 10.6 | % | 9.3 | % | ||||||||||
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UNISYS CORPORATION
RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP
(Unaudited)
(Millions)
OPERATING PROFIT (LOSS)
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
| March 31, | ||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||
| Operating profit | $ | 16.2 | $ | 5.1 | ||||||||||
Certain legal matters (1) | 0.2 | 0.5 | ||||||||||||
Cost reduction and other expenses (2) | 3.0 | 5.9 | ||||||||||||
Pension and postretirement expense (1) | 0.4 | 0.4 | ||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP operating profit | $ | 19.8 | $ | 11.9 | ||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 437.6 | $ | 432.1 | ||||||||||
| Operating profit percent | 3.7 | % | 1.2 | % | ||||||||||
| Non-GAAP operating profit percent | 4.5 | % | 2.8 | % | ||||||||||
(1) Included in selling, general and administrative on the consolidated statements of income (loss). | ||||||||||||||
(2) Included in cost of revenue, selling, general and administrative and research and development on the consolidated statements of income (loss). | ||||||||||||||
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FAQ
How did Unisys (UIS) perform financially in the first quarter of 2026?
Unisys generated revenue of $437.6 million in 1Q26, up 1.3% year over year. Despite improved margins, it recorded a net loss of $35.8 million, or $0.50 per share, reflecting higher interest and other expenses.
What profitability trends did Unisys (UIS) report for 1Q26?
Unisys improved its operating margin to 3.7% in 1Q26 from 1.2% a year earlier. Non-GAAP operating margin increased to 4.5%, and adjusted EBITDA rose to $46.2 million, or 10.6% of revenue, showing better cost efficiency.
What guidance did Unisys (UIS) reaffirm for full-year 2026?
Unisys reaffirmed 2026 guidance for constant-currency revenue growth of (6.5)% to (4.5)%. It also maintained a target non-GAAP operating profit margin of 9.0% to 11.0%, signaling planned margin expansion despite expected top-line headwinds.
How were Unisys (UIS) cash flow and cash position in 1Q26?
Unisys reported free cash flow of negative $25.5 million in 1Q26, versus positive $13.2 million a year earlier, mainly due to timing of interest on 10.625% notes. Cash and cash equivalents were $380.2 million at March 31, 2026.
What did Unisys (UIS) report for New Business TCV and backlog in 1Q26?
New Business Total Contract Value was $158 million in 1Q26, a 45% year-over-year increase, indicating stronger signings. Total company TCV reached $274 million, while backlog stood at $2.96 billion, modestly higher than $2.89 billion a year earlier.
How did Unisys (UIS) perform by segment in the first quarter of 2026?
Digital Workplace Solutions revenue was $118.2 million with a 13.5% gross margin. Cloud, Applications & Infrastructure revenue reached $182.0 million and a 21.8% margin. Enterprise Computing Solutions revenue was $115.2 million with a 46.9% gross margin.