Commvault: Fiscal 1Q26 Financial Results

Summary:

• Exceeded Guidance Across All Top Line Metrics
• Record Total Revenue of $282 million, up 26% Y/Y
• Annualized Recurring Revenue (ARR) ⁽¹⁾ grew to $996 million, up 24% year-over- year

Commvault Systems, Inc. announced its financial results for the fiscal 1st quarter ended June 30, 2025.

“Commvault delivered a strong start to the fiscal year, fueled by customer growth, disciplined execution, and rising demand for our industry-leading cyber resilience platform,” said Sanjay Mirchandani, president and CEO, Commvault. “With a best-in-class partner ecosystem and continuous innovation that we believe sets us apart, we are well-positioned to continue to take share in fiscal 2026 and beyond.“

First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Highlights

• Total revenues were $282 million, up 26% year over year
• Total ARR ⁽¹⁾ grew to $996 million, up 24% year over year, or 21% on a constant currency basis using March 31, 2025 spot rates
• Subscription revenue was $182 million, up 46% year over year, inclusive of term-based license revenue of $109 million, up 36% year over year, and SaaS revenue of $72 million, up 66% year over year
• Subscription ARR ⁽¹⁾ grew to $844 million, up 33% year over year, or 30% on a constant currency basis using March 31, 2025 spot rates
• Income from operations (EBIT) was $25 million, an operating margin of 8.9%
• Non-GAAP EBIT ⁽²⁾ was $58 million, an operating margin of 20.7%
• Operating cash flow was $32 million, with free cash flow ⁽²⁾ of $30 million

Recent Business Highlights

• For the 14^th time in a row, Commvault has been named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Backup and Data Protection Platforms.
• Commvault announced enhancements to its post quantum computing capabilities, designed to help customers protect their highly sensitive, long-term data from a new generation of cyber threats.
• Commvault continues to drive value for our global customers through strategic partnerships that enhance incident response capabilities, cyber resilience, and more. In Q1, Commvault announced enhanced partnerships with CrowdStrike, Deloitte, HPE, and Kyndryl.
• Commvault Cloud achieved GovRAMP Authorized status for its cyber resilience SaaS solutions at the state level, complementing its unique FedRAMP High authorization at the federal level.

Financial Outlook for Second Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2026 ⁽³⁾ 

Guidance for the 2nd quarter of fiscal year 2026, based on current macroeconomic conditions:

• Total revenues are expected to be between $272 million and $274 million
• Subscription revenue is expected to be between $174 million and $176 million
• Non-GAAP gross margin ⁽²⁾ is expected to be between 81% and 82%
• Non-GAAP EBIT margin ⁽²⁾ is expected to be approximately 20%

Updated guidance for the full fiscal year 2026, based on current macroeconomic conditions:

• Total revenues are expected to be between $1,161 million and $1,165 million
• Total ARR ⁽¹⁾ is expected to grow 18% year over year
• Subscription revenue is expected to be between $753 million and $757 million
• Subscription ARR ⁽¹⁾ is expected to grow 24% year over year
• Non-GAAP gross margin ⁽²⁾ is expected to be between 81% and 82%
• Non-GAAP EBIT margin ⁽²⁾ is expected to be approximately 20.5%
• Free cash flow ⁽²⁾ is expected to be between $210 million and $215 million

The above statements are based on the incorporation of actual first quarter results, current targets and the acquisition of Satori Cyber, Ltd., which is expected to close in the 2nd quarter of fiscal 2026. These statements are forward-looking and made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions discussed in detail below. We do not undertake any obligation to update these forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from anticipated results.

Commvault hosted a conference call on July 29, 2025 to discuss quarterly results. An archived webcast of this conference call is available.

Overview ($ in thousands)

Constant Currency – Revenue ($ in thousands)

The constant currency impact is calculated using the average foreign exchange rates from the prior year period and applying these rates to foreign-denominated revenues in the current corresponding period. Commvault analyzes revenue growth on a constant currency basis in order to provide a comparable framework for assessing how the business performed excluding the effect of foreign currency fluctuations. The non-GAAP financial measures presented in this press release should not be considered as a substitute for, or superior to, the measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Disaggregation of Revenues ($ in thousands)

Our Americas region includes the US, Canada, and Latin America. Our International region primarily includes Europe, Middle East, Africa, Australia, India, Southeast Asia, and China.

Total ARR, Subscription ARR and SaaS ARR¹ ($ in thousands)

Constant Currency – ARR¹ ($ in thousands)

The constant currency impact on ARR¹ is calculated using the foreign exchange spot rates from March 31, 2025 and applying these rates to foreign-denominated results in the periods presented.

Additional Financial Information

• GAAP net income was $23 million, or $0.52 per diluted share
• Commvault repurchased approximately 82,000 shares of common stock for $15 million during the three months ended June 30, 2025
• Diluted shares outstanding as of June 30, 2025 were approximately 45 million
• Cash and cash equivalents totaled $363 million as of June 30, 2025

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Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Commvault has provided in this press release the following non-GAAP financial measures: non-GAAP income from operations (EBIT), non-GAAP income from operations margin, non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP diluted earnings per share, non-GAAP free cash flow, annualized recurring revenue (ARR), subscription ARR and SaaS ARR. This financial information has not been prepared in accordance with GAAP. Commvault uses these non-GAAP financial measures internally to understand, manage and evaluate its business and make operating decisions. Commvault believes that the use of these non-GAAP financial measures, when used as a supplement to GAAP financial measures, provides an additional tool for investors to use in evaluating ongoing operating results and trends, and in comparing its financial results with other companies in Commvault’s industry, many of which present similar non-GAAP financial measures to the investment community. Commvault has also provided its revenues, ARR, subscription ARR and SaaS ARR on a constant currency basis. Commvault analyzes revenue growth, ARR, subscription ARR and SaaS ARR on a constant currency basis in order to provide a comparable framework for assessing how the business performed excluding the effect of foreign currency fluctuations.

All of these non-GAAP financial measures should be considered as a supplement to, and not as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, which are included in this press release.

Non-GAAP income from operations and non-GAAP income from operations margin. These non-GAAP financial measures exclude noncash stock-based compensation charges and additional Federal Insurance Contribution Act (FICA) and related payroll tax expense incurred by Commvault when employees exercise in-the-money stock options or vest in restricted stock awards. Commvault has also excluded restructuring costs, noncash amortization of intangible assets, the change in the estimated fair value of contingent consideration, and adjustments from the sale and leaseback of HQs from its non-GAAP results. These adjustments are further discussed in the reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures. Commvault believes that these non-GAAP financial measures are useful metrics for management and investors because they compare Commvault’s core operating results over multiple periods. When evaluating the performance of Commvault’s operating results and developing short- and long-term plans, Commvault does not consider such expenses.

Although noncash stock-based compensation and the additional FICA and related payroll tax expenses are necessary to attract and retain employees, Commvault places its primary emphasis on stockholder dilution as compared to the accounting charges related to such equity compensation plans. Commvault believes that providing non-GAAP financial measures that exclude noncash stock-based compensation expense and the additional FICA and related payroll tax expenses incurred on stock option exercises and vesting of restricted stock awards allow investors to make meaningful comparisons between Commvault’s operating results and those of other companies.

There are a number of limitations related to the use of non-GAAP income from operations and non-GAAP income from operations margin.  The most significant limitation is that these non-GAAP financial measures exclude certain operating costs, primarily related to noncash stock-based compensation, which is of a recurring nature. Noncash stock-based compensation has been, and will continue to be for the foreseeable future, a significant recurring expense in Commvault’s operating results.  In addition, noncash stock-based compensation is an important part of Commvault’s employees’ compensation and can have a significant impact on their performance. The following table presents the stock-based compensation expense included in cost of revenues, sales and marketing, R&D and general and administrative ($ in thousands):  

The table above excludes stock-based compensation expense related to the Company’s restructuring activities described below in Note 6.

The components that Commvault excludes in its non-GAAP financial measures may differ from the components that its peer companies exclude when they report their non-GAAP financial measures. Due to the limitations related to the use of non-GAAP measures, Commvault’s management assists investors by providing a reconciliation of each non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure. Commvault’s management uses non-GAAP financial measures only in addition to, and in conjunction with, results presented in accordance with GAAP.

Non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS).  In addition to the adjustments discussed in non-GAAP income from operations, non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted EPS incorporates a non-GAAP effective tax rate of 24%.

Commvault anticipates that in any given period its non-GAAP tax rate may be either higher or lower than the GAAP tax rate as evidenced by historical fluctuations. The GAAP tax rates in recent fiscal years were not meaningful percentages due to the dollar amount of GAAP pre-tax income.  For the same reason as the GAAP tax rates, the estimated cash tax rates in recent fiscal years are not meaningful percentages. Commvault defines its cash tax rate as the total amount of cash income taxes payable for the fiscal year divided by consolidated GAAP pre-tax income. Over time, Commvault believes its GAAP and cash tax rates will align.

Commvault considers non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted EPS useful metrics for Commvault management and its investors for the same basic reasons that Commvault uses non-GAAP income from operations and non-GAAP income from operations margin. In addition, the same limitations as well as management actions to compensate for such limitations described above also apply to Commvault’s use of non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted EPS.

Non-GAAP gross margin.  Commvault defines this non-GAAP financial measure as GAAP gross margin adjusted to exclude cost of revenues related to noncash stock-based compensation.

Non-GAAP free cash flow.  Commvault defines this non-GAAP financial measure as net cash provided by operating activities less purchases of property and equipment. Commvault considers non-GAAP free cash flow a useful metric for Commvault management and its investors in evaluating Commvault’s ability to generate cash from its business operations. In addition, the same limitations as well as management actions to compensate for such limitations described above also apply to Commvault’s use of non-GAAP free cash flow.

Forward-looking non-GAAP measures.  In this press release, Commvault presents certain forward-looking non-GAAP metrics. Commvault cannot provide a reconciliation to the comparable GAAP metric without unreasonable efforts, as certain financial information, the probable significance of which may be material, is not available and cannot be reasonably estimated.

Notes
⁽¹⁾ Annualized recurring revenue (ARR) is defined as the annualized recurring value of all active contracts at the end of a reporting period. It includes recurring subscription offerings (including term licenses, SaaS, and utility software), maintenance related to perpetual and term licenses, extended maintenance contracts (enterprise support), and managed services. It excludes non-recurring elements such as perpetual licenses and professional services which are typically delivered at a point in time. ARR is calculated by dividing the total contract value by the number of days in the contract term and multiplying by 365. Subscription ARR includes only term licenses, SaaS, and utility arrangements, calculated using the same methodology as ARR. SaaS ARR includes only the cloud-hosted portion of Subscription ARR and is calculated using the same methodology.

These metrics should be viewed independently of GAAP revenue, deferred revenue and unbilled revenue and are not intended to be combined with or to replace those items. These metrics are not a forecast of future revenues. Management believes that reviewing these metrics, in addition to GAAP results, helps investors and financial analysts understand the value of Commvault’s recurring revenue streams presented on an annualized basis. See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for additional explanation.

⁽²⁾ A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results has been provided in the reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures included in this press release. An explanation of these measures is also included under the heading “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”

⁽³⁾ Commvault does not provide forward-looking guidance on a GAAP basis as certain financial information, the probable significance of which cannot be determined, is not available and cannot be reasonably estimated. See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for additional explanation.

⁽⁴⁾ Represents noncash stock-based compensation charges associated with restricted stock units granted and our Employee Stock Purchase Plan, exclusive of stock-based compensation expense related to Commvault’s restructuring activities described below in Note 6.

⁽⁵⁾ Represents additional FICA and related payroll tax expenses incurred by Commvault when employees exercise in-the-money stock options or vest in restricted stock awards.

⁽⁶⁾ These restructuring charges relate primarily to severance and related costs associated with headcount reductions and stock-based compensation related to modifications of existing unvested awards granted to certain employees impacted by the restructuring plans.

⁽⁷⁾ Represents noncash amortization of intangible assets.

⁽⁸⁾ During the first quarter of fiscal 2025, we entered into a settlement agreement resulting in a payment of approximately $1.5 million which resolved certain legal matters. For the three months ended June 30, 2024, approximately $0.7 million was recorded in general and administrative expenses and the remaining $0.8 million was incurred in a prior period that is not presented in the consolidated statements of operations.

⁽⁹⁾ During fiscal 2025, Commvault incurred costs related to the acquisitions of Appranix, Inc. and Clumio, Inc., including legal, accounting and advisory services. Management believes, when used as a supplement to GAAP results, that the exclusion of these costs will help investors and financial analysts understand Commvault’s operating results and underlying operational trends as compared to other periods.

⁽¹⁰⁾ Represents the change in the estimated fair value of the contingent consideration arrangement related to the acquisition of Appranix, Inc.

⁽¹¹⁾ During the first quarter of fiscal 2026, we finalized the sale of our corporate HQs and entered into a lease for a portion of the premises. These noncash charges represent accounting adjustments for a $1.3 million loss associated with the related lease terms and an $0.8 million adjustment to reflect the final sale price of the assets resulting in a net charge of $0.5 million recorded in general and administrative expense on the consolidated statements of operations.

⁽¹²⁾ The provision for income taxes is adjusted to reflect Commvault’s estimated non-GAAP effective tax rate of 24%.