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Andersen Group Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 12 August 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 3 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Record second-quarter revenue reported: Revenue was $217.7 million, up 23.7% from $176.0 million a year earlier. Six-month revenue was $458.4 million, up 19.4%, and the release calls the quarter a record. Source
  • Net loss reflects equity compensation: The company reported a net loss of $10.1 million, or $0.08 basic and $0.09 diluted per share, which management ties to non-cash equity-based compensation of $48.3 million in the quarter. Source
  • Adjusted net income up 38.8%: Adjusted net income was $39.0 million, up 38.8% from $28.1 million. For the six months it was $106.3 million, up 27.5%, and management said it grew faster than revenue. Source
  • Full-year revenue range reaffirmed: Full-year 2026 revenue range of $980 million to $1 billion reaffirmed, equating to growth of about 18%. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin rose: Adjusted EBITDA was $46.0 million, a 21.1% margin, in the quarter, versus 16.9% a year earlier. For six months it was $122.8 million, a 26.8% margin, versus 22.6%. Source
  • Adjusted measures now exclude all equity compensation: Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EBITDA definitions were revised to exclude all non-cash equity-based compensation. The company said the impact on previously disclosed figures is not material. Source

“Revenue grew 23.7% in the quarter, every service line contributed, and adjusted net income grew even faster than revenue”

Mark L. Vorsatz, Global Chairman and CEO of Andersen

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Revenue SourceFull year 2026$980 million to $1 billionKept
Adjusted EBITDA SourceFull year 2026$225 million to $250 millionKept
Adjusted EBITDA margin SourceFull year 2026approximately 23% to 25%Kept

What changed from last quarter

  • New: Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EBITDA definitions revised to exclude all non-cash equity-based compensation, starting in the second quarter; the company said the impact on prior figures is not material. Source
  • New: Acquisition of a tax firm in Switzerland and a business combination in Canada reported as closed in the third quarter of 2026; both were signed in May with closing expected in the third quarter. Source
  • New: Definitive agreements entered for a tax and legal firm in Mexico, a tax firm in the United Kingdom, and six consulting firms in the United States. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Record second-quarter revenue reported: Revenue was $217.7 million, up 23.7% from $176.0 million a year earlier. Six-month revenue was $458.4 million, up 19.4%, and the release calls the quarter a record. Source
  • Every service line grew revenue: Management said every service line posted revenue growth in the quarter and the six months, with no reliance on one-time items to drive results. Source
  • Client additions and volumes cited: Management attributed revenue growth to client additions, higher volumes and continued service line expansion. Source
  • Revenue came in above prior range: The prior release gave a second-quarter revenue range of $190 million to $205 million; reported second-quarter revenue of $217.7 million was above that range.
  • Net loss reflects equity compensation: The company reported a net loss of $10.1 million, or $0.08 basic and $0.09 diluted per share, which management ties to non-cash equity-based compensation of $48.3 million in the quarter. Source
  • Adjusted net income up 38.8%: Adjusted net income was $39.0 million, up 38.8% from $28.1 million. For the six months it was $106.3 million, up 27.5%, and management said it grew faster than revenue. Source

Full-year guidance

  • Full-year revenue range reaffirmed: Full-year 2026 revenue range of $980 million to $1 billion reaffirmed, equating to growth of about 18%. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA range reaffirmed: Full-year Adjusted EBITDA range of $225 million to $250 million was reaffirmed with no change from the prior release. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin range kept: The full-year Adjusted EBITDA margin range of about 23% to 25% was reaffirmed. Source

“The reported net loss is simply a function of non-cash equity compensation; it doesn’t reflect the momentum we’re building. We like where this business is headed.”

Mark L. Vorsatz, Global Chairman and CEO of Andersen

Segments and regions

  • Service line mix shifted toward Business Tax: Private Client Services was 47.1% of quarterly revenue, down from 49.8%; Business Tax Services was 39.2%, up from 35.5%. Management said the mix has largely been stable over five years. Source
  • Regional revenue shares moved: United States East rose to 39.1% of quarterly revenue from 37.6%, West fell to 41.1% from 43.7%, and Central fell to 17.3% from 18.7%. International was 2.5%, from none a year earlier. Source
  • Office count rose to 28: The company served clients from 28 offices at June 30, 2026, up from 27 at March 31, 2026. Source

Clients and engagements

  • Client groups and engagements up: For the six months, client groups were 13,500 versus 11,300 and client engagements were 23,800 versus 20,600 a year earlier. Source
  • Diverse industry client base: Clients span financial services, healthcare, private equity, real estate, technology and other industries. Management said this lets it offset potential slowdowns in some sectors. Source
  • Workload follows tax deadlines: The busiest periods track U.S. tax deadlines, and billable hours and revenue have historically risen in the first and third quarters. Source

Costs, margins and profitability

  • Adjusted EBITDA margin rose: Adjusted EBITDA was $46.0 million, a 21.1% margin, in the quarter, versus 16.9% a year earlier. For six months it was $122.8 million, a 26.8% margin, versus 22.6%. Source
  • Cost of services and SG&A lower: Cost of services, excluding depreciation and amortization, was $173.6 million versus $225.2 million. SG&A was $50.5 million versus $53.9 million. Source
  • Operating result turned positive for six months: The quarter had an operating loss of $8.9 million, against a $105.2 million loss a year earlier. Six-month operating income was $15.2 million versus a $52.5 million loss. Source
  • Interest expense increased: Interest expense was $5.9 million in the quarter, versus $0.1 million a year earlier; six-month interest expense was $12.1 million. Source

Non-GAAP definition changes

  • Adjusted measures now exclude all equity compensation: Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EBITDA definitions were revised to exclude all non-cash equity-based compensation. The company said the impact on previously disclosed figures is not material. Source
  • Revised definition applied to prior periods: The revised definition was applied to current and comparative periods to enhance period-to-period comparability. Source
  • Class X equity expense in cost of services: Class X Aggregator Unit expense was $36.2 million in cost of services and $6.1 million in SG&A for the quarter. Source

Cash and capital

  • Cash balance lower than March: Cash and cash equivalents were $175.6 million, down from $206.8 million at March 31, 2026. Treasury securities were $2.1 million, down from $5.1 million. Source
  • Operations historically fund needs: Management said it has historically funded operations, capital expenditures and discretionary needs from cash generated by operating activities. Source
  • Capital deployment remains a stated priority: Management said it remains committed to deploying capital strategically to strengthen and expand the platform, with a focus on long-term shareholder value. Source

Acquisitions and investment

  • Second-quarter acquisitions closed in four countries: The company closed tax firms in Ireland and New Zealand, a tax and consulting firm in Nigeria, and a tax and law firm in Uruguay in the second quarter. Source
  • Positioned for sustained growth: Management said the company remains well positioned for sustained revenue growth and expanding margins, citing its addressable market and scalable model. Source
  • 2026 investment continues: Management said 2026 reflects continued investment in talent, technology, automation and AI, alongside integration of newly acquired firms. Source

People and leadership

  • Headcount rose to 2,690: Total employees reached 2,690 at June 30, 2026, up from 2,296 at December 31, 2025, including 349 Managing Directors. Source
  • Workforce tenure described as balanced: Management said the workforce has a balanced distribution of tenure, blending experienced professionals with newer talent. Source
  • Managing Directors and non-managing staff grew: Managing Directors were 349, up from 315 a year earlier; non-managing directors were 2,341, up from 1,905. Source

Coming up, as management said on 12 August 2026

  • Eight acquisitions expected to close in Q4: Eight additional acquisitions, including Mexico, the United Kingdom and six US consulting firms, are expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to closing conditions. Source
  • Return to full-year profit anticipated: Management anticipates a return to full-year net income and positive EPS in 2026, after continued investment in talent, technology and AI. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Client groups (six months ended June 30) Source13,500 in 2026 vs 11,300 in 2025
Client engagements (six months ended June 30) Source23,800 in 2026 vs 20,600 in 2025
Total employees at June 30, 2026 Source2,690
Managing Directors at June 30, 2026 Source349
Offices served at June 30, 2026 Source28
US attrition rate (annualized, six months) Source15.7%

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: Annualized US attrition, excluding international acquisitions, was 15.7% for the six months, up from 14.2% at December 31, 2025. Source
  • Financial: Equity-based compensation continues to drive the GAAP net loss; management expects it to keep moderating as a percentage of revenue. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management reaffirmed the full-year 2026 guidance ranges given earlier in the year. Source
  • Not stated: Management restated its commitment to deploying capital strategically to strengthen the platform. Source

Other quarters

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