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Cognyte Software Ltd. (CGNT) Form 6-K — Sep 9, 2026

$CGNTForm 6-KFiled Sep 9, 2026, 7:49 AM ET0001824814-26-000040Original filing

Cognyte delivered a strong Q2 FYE27 (quarter ended July 31, 2026), with revenue of $109.2 million, up approximately 12% year over year. Adjusted EBITDA grew 35.7% to $14.9 million, non-GAAP operating income rose 52.5% to $12.2 million, and non-GAAP diluted EPS nearly doubled to $0.15 from $0.08 a year ago. The revenue mix continued shifting toward software: total software revenue rose 20.9% to $100.8 million (more than 92% of total revenue) and recurring revenue grew 18.4% to $56.2 million (51.4% of total revenue). Management said expected renewals and post-quarter commercial activity give it visibility into approximately 85% of the next 12 months' revenue.

Key figures

Eps
$0.15 non-GAAP diluted (vs. $0.08 prior year); $0.06 GAAP diluted (vs. $0.02 prior year)
Revenue
$109.2 million (Q2 FYE27, quarter ended July 31, 2026)
Guidance
FYE27: revenue $448 million +/- 2% (~12% YoY growth); adjusted EBITDA approximately $68 million at midpoint (~40% YoY growth); non-GAAP diluted EPS $0.47 at midpoint
Net Income
$4.1 million GAAP net income attributable to Cognyte (Q2 FYE27) vs. $1.5 million prior year
Total Debt
$0 (no debt)
Revenue Yoy
approximately 12.0%
Total Assets
$505.9 million
Cash Position
$102.2 million
Shares Outstanding
73,845,238 ordinary shares outstanding as of July 31, 2026
H1 Revenue
$214.7 million, up 11.2%
Billings Q2
$76.3 million vs. $93.0 million prior year
Buybacks H1
approximately 1.5 million shares for approximately $13.5 million
Fx Headwind H1
approximately $7 million net unfavorable foreign exchange impact on operating profitability
H1 Non Gaa PEps
$0.19 vs. $0.15 prior year
New Customers H1
40
Adjusted Ebitda H1
$28.5 million, up 33.7% from $21.3 million
Adjusted Ebitda Q2
$14.9 million, up 35.7% from $11.0 million
Buyback Cumulative
approximately $40.2 million repurchased of $60 million authorized
Revenue Visibility
approximately 85% of next 12 months' revenue
Recurring Revenue Q2
$56.2 million, up 18.4%, 51.4% of total revenue
Operating Cash Flow Q2
$1.1 million provided vs. $6.3 million used in prior year
Gaap Operating Income Q2
$4.7 million, up 69.7% from $2.7 million
Software Revenue Line Q2
$49.2 million, up 34.5%
Total Software Revenue Q2
$100.8 million, up 20.9%, more than 92% of total revenue
Prior Year New Customers H1
31
Non Gaa POperating Income Q2
$12.2 million, up 52.5% from $8.0 million

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