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Commerce.com, Inc.: Q3 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 5 November 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 raised, 4 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Total revenue declined year over year: Total revenue was $84.2 million, down from $86.0 million a year earlier and $84.5 million in the second quarter. Source
  • Annual revenue run-rate rose modestly: Total ARR was $357.6 million at September 30, 2026, up 0.5% year over year but down from $360.5 million at June 30, 2026. Source
  • GMV grew 14% to $9.0 billion: GMV was $9.0 billion, up 14% from a year earlier. GMV is reported gross before refunds or discounts and is not a measure of revenue. Source
  • Net revenue retention dipped to 94.7%: NRR was 94.7%, down from 95.8% in the second quarter and up from 94.5% a year earlier, measured on a trailing twelve-month basis. Source
  • Cash and securities rose to $162.8M: Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and marketable securities totaled $162.8 million, up from $157.5 million at June 30, 2026. Source
  • CFO and COO departing: Daniel Lentz, CFO and COO for eight years, departs effective November 13, 2026, to pursue another position. Source
  • Tyler Duncan named interim CFO: Tyler Duncan, who has led FP&A, financial operations, capital markets and investor relations for three years, will serve as interim CFO. Source
  • Full-year operating income range raised: Full-year 2026 non-GAAP operating income is now $35.3 million to $37.3 million, up from $28.0 million to $34.0 million previously. Source

“Our third quarter results reflect another period of disciplined execution, with total ARR of $357.6 million, 14% GMV growth to $9.0 billion, and $9.4 million in operating cash flow,”

Travis Hess, CEO of Commerce

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Total revenue Sourcefourth quarter 2026$83.4 million to $86.4 millionNew
Non-GAAP operating income Sourcefourth quarter 2026$6.8 million to $8.8 millionNew
Total revenue Sourcefull year 2026$339.0 million to $342.0 million
Non-GAAP operating income Sourcefull year 2026$35.3 million to $37.3 millionRaised from $28.0 million to $34.0 million
Non-GAAP operating margin Sourcefull year 2027 onwardat least 20%New
Annualized non-GAAP operating cost reductions Sourceunder the strategic operating plan$60 million to $80 millionNew

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year 2026 non-GAAP operating income range moved up to $35.3 million to $37.3 million from $28.0 million to $34.0 million. Source
  • New guidance: Fourth-quarter 2026 revenue and non-GAAP operating income ranges were first given. Source
  • New guidance: Target of at least 20% full-year non-GAAP operating margin beginning in 2027. Source
  • New guidance: Estimated annualized non-GAAP operating cost reductions of $60 million to $80 million under the plan. Source
  • New: Strategic operating plan announced in September to reduce costs and increase profitability and free cash flow. Source
  • New: Partnership with Cloudflare lets AI agents search, compare and shop on BigCommerce merchant stores; on by default for eligible merchants. Source
  • New: Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer Daniel Lentz will depart effective November 13, 2026. Source
  • New: Tyler Duncan, Senior Vice President of Finance and Investor Relations, will serve as interim Chief Financial Officer. Source
  • New: Emily Harnish joined as Chief Marketing Officer in August. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Total revenue declined year over year: Total revenue was $84.2 million, down from $86.0 million a year earlier and $84.5 million in the second quarter. Source
  • Annual revenue run-rate rose modestly: Total ARR was $357.6 million at September 30, 2026, up 0.5% year over year but down from $360.5 million at June 30, 2026. Source
  • GMV grew 14% to $9.0 billion: GMV was $9.0 billion, up 14% from a year earlier. GMV is reported gross before refunds or discounts and is not a measure of revenue. Source
  • Non-GAAP operating income held flat: Non-GAAP operating income was $8.0 million, with a 9.5% margin against 9.3% a year earlier. GAAP loss from operations was $1.8 million. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA rose year over year: Adjusted EBITDA was $9.9 million, an 11.7% margin against 10.3% a year earlier. GAAP net loss was $3.2 million, or $0.04 per basic share. Source

Segments and regions

  • United States revenue fell 3%: United States revenue was $63.5 million, down from $65.2 million a year earlier, about 75% of total revenue. Source
  • EMEA grew while APAC declined: EMEA revenue rose 7% to $11.3 million and APAC fell 9% to $5.7 million, both against the same quarter of 2025. Source
  • Subscription revenue nearly flat: Subscription solutions revenue was $64.7 million, up 0.1%. Partner and services revenue was $19.5 million, down from $21.3 million a year earlier. Source

“Just as important, the strategic operating plan we initiated in September is driving greater efficiency and profitability while protecting investments in our highest-impact growth areas:”

Travis Hess, CEO of Commerce

Products and customers

  • Catalog enrichment products announced: Feedonomics Enrichment and BigCommerce Catalog Enrichment turn product catalogs into AI-ready product intelligence for B2C and B2B merchants. Source
  • Cloudflare partnership for shopping agents: The Cloudflare partnership lets AI agents in a shopper's browser shop BigCommerce stores, turned on by default for eligible merchants. Source
  • Early access to Amazon Shop Direct: U.S. brands and retailers using Feedonomics now have early access to Amazon Shop Direct, which helps shoppers buy from stores across the web. Source
  • Named merchant launches listed: Bici Escapa, Simply Thank You, Valley Vet Supply and RatioParts were named as customers launching or migrating storefronts. Source
  • Gartner Challenger recognition: Commerce was named a Challenger in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Digital Commerce Platforms, its seventh consecutive year in the report. Source

Costs, margins and pricing

  • Gross margin fell to 74%: GAAP gross margin was 74%, down from 78% a year earlier and 75% in the second quarter. Non-GAAP gross margin was 75%, against 79%. Source
  • Cost of revenue share rose: Non-GAAP cost of revenue was $21.4 million, or 25.5% of revenue, up from 20.9% a year earlier. Source
  • Sales and marketing share fell: Non-GAAP sales and marketing was $24.9 million, or 29.6% of revenue, down from $34.6 million and 40.2% a year earlier. Source
  • Research and development share rose: Non-GAAP research and development was $18.1 million, or 21.4% of revenue, up from 17.9% a year earlier. Source
  • Restructuring charges rose sharply: Restructuring charges were $4.0 million, against $0.1 million a year earlier. Restructuring is excluded from non-GAAP operating income. Source

“We believe this disciplined approach positions Commerce to deliver stronger merchant outcomes and create long-term value for our customers and shareholders.”

Travis Hess, CEO of Commerce

Demand, retention and billings

  • Net revenue retention dipped to 94.7%: NRR was 94.7%, down from 95.8% in the second quarter and up from 94.5% a year earlier, measured on a trailing twelve-month basis. Source
  • Total ARR down from second quarter: Total ARR of $357.6 million was down $2.9 million from June 30, 2026, after $359.8 million at March 31, 2026. Source
  • Subscription ARR slightly lower sequentially: Subscription ARR was $269.2 million, down from $270.3 million at June 30, 2026 and up slightly from $268.6 million a year earlier. Source
  • GMV rose sequentially: GMV of $9.0 billion was up 2.8% from $8.8 billion in the second quarter, after a 6.3% rise in that quarter. Source

Cash, capital and balance sheet

  • Cash and securities rose to $162.8M: Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and marketable securities totaled $162.8 million, up from $157.5 million at June 30, 2026. Source
  • Operating cash flow below last year: Net cash from operating activities was $9.4 million, against $10.6 million a year earlier. Nine-month operating cash flow was $32.8 million. Source
  • Free cash flow of $5.7 million: Free cash flow was $5.7 million, down from $7.6 million a year earlier. Capital expenditures were $3.6 million; nine-month free cash flow was $19.9 million. Source
  • Related-party convertible notes steady: Convertible notes, net of current portion and owed to a related party, were $152.2 million at September 30, 2026. Source

Strategy and investment

  • Operating plan launched in September: The company announced a strategic operating plan to reduce costs and increase profitability and free cash flow; the plan is currently underway. Source
  • Growth investment kept under plan: Management said the plan protects spending on products and capabilities that drive future growth, including product intelligence and AI-driven agentic commerce. Source
  • Enrichment as agentic commerce base: The enrichment capabilities were described as the cornerstone of agentic commerce solutions, which prepare merchant product data for agent-powered discovery. Source

People and leadership

  • CFO and COO departing: Daniel Lentz, CFO and COO for eight years, departs effective November 13, 2026, to pursue another position. Source
  • Tyler Duncan named interim CFO: Tyler Duncan, who has led FP&A, financial operations, capital markets and investor relations for three years, will serve as interim CFO. Source
  • COO duties shared during search: Other leadership members will take on the COO responsibilities while the Board evaluates candidates for permanent CFO and COO roles. Source
  • New chief marketing officer: Emily Harnish joined in August as CMO, with over 25 years of brand, demand generation and go-to-market experience. Source

Guidance and targets

  • Fourth-quarter revenue range given: For fourth-quarter 2026, total revenue is expected between $83.4 million and $86.4 million, with non-GAAP operating income of $6.8 million to $8.8 million. Source
  • Full-year operating income range raised: Full-year 2026 non-GAAP operating income is now $35.3 million to $37.3 million, up from $28.0 million to $34.0 million previously. Source
  • Full-year revenue range narrowed: Full-year 2026 revenue range is $339.0 million to $342.0 million, against $336.5 million to $344.5 million before, a narrower range around the same midpoint. Source
  • Margin target set from 2027: The company provided a target of full-year non-GAAP operating margin of at least 20%, beginning in 2027. Source
  • Annual cost reduction estimate given: Estimated annualized non-GAAP operating cost reductions of $60 million to $80 million under the strategic operating plan. Source

Coming up, as management said on 5 November 2026

  • CFO and COO departure effective: Daniel Lentz's departure takes effect November 13, 2026; the Board is evaluating permanent CFO and COO candidates. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Annual recurring revenue Source$357.6 million, up 0.5% versus September 30, 2025
Net revenue retention Source94.7%
Subscription revenue Source$64.7 million, up 0.1% year over year
Subscription annual revenue run-rate Source$269.2 million

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: Management described the operating plan as currently underway, with cost reductions estimated under it. Source

Other quarters

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