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Freshworks Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 4 August 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 3 raised, 1 lowered, 7 new, 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue grew 16% to $237.4 million: Revenue was $237.4 million, up from $204.7 million a year earlier, or 15% at constant currency. Foreign exchange reduced reported revenue by $1.5 million. Source
  • First quarter of GAAP net income in 2026: GAAP net income was $3.2 million, or $0.01 diluted per share, against a net loss of $1.7 million a year earlier. The company described this as its first quarter of GAAP profitability in 2026. Source
  • Non-GAAP operating margin rose to 23.6%: Non-GAAP income from operations was $55.9 million, a 23.6% margin, up from 21.9%. Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $0.17, against $0.18 a year earlier, on 273.0 million weighted-average shares. Source
  • Full-year estimates raised: Full-year 2026 revenue, non-GAAP operating income and non-GAAP EPS estimates were all raised in this release. Source
  • Net dollar retention fell to 104%: Net dollar retention was 104%, down from 106% in the first quarter and 106% a year earlier. At constant currency it was 105%, against 105% in the first quarter. Source
  • EX ARR grew 24%, Copilot attach over 71%: EX ARR grew 24% year-over-year. Freddy AI Copilot is attached to over 71% of new enterprise deals, according to the CEO. Source
  • Cash and securities at $665.3 million: Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and marketable securities totaled $665.3 million at June 30, 2026, down from $780.4 million at March 31, 2026. Source

“Freshworks just delivered its seventh straight quarter beating revenue estimates, its eighth consecutive quarter hitting Rule of 40, and a milestone we said we'd hit - GAAP profitability, months ahead of plan.”

Dennis Woodside, CEO & President of Freshworks

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Revenue SourceThird quarter 2026$244.5 - $245.5 millionNew
Revenue SourceFull year 2026$963.5 - $966.5 millionRaised from $958.0 - $964.0 million
Revenue growth, as reported SourceThird quarter 2026~14%New
Revenue growth, as reported SourceFull year 2026~15%
Revenue growth, constant currency SourceThird quarter 202614% - 15%New
Revenue growth, constant currency SourceFull year 202614% - 15%New
Non-GAAP income from operations SourceThird quarter 2026$59.0 - $61.0 millionNew
Non-GAAP income from operations SourceFull year 2026$222.0 - $228.0 millionRaised from $207.0 - $215.0 million
Non-GAAP net income per share SourceThird quarter 2026$0.18New
Non-GAAP net income per share SourceFull year 2026$0.66 - $0.68Raised from $0.61 - $0.63
Weighted-average shares, non-GAAP EPS basis SourceThird quarter 2026265.8 millionNew
Weighted-average shares, non-GAAP EPS basis SourceFull year 2026272.8 millionLowered from 281 million
Non-GAAP tax rate SourceFull year 202624%Kept

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year 2026 revenue estimate raised to $963.5 million to $966.5 million from $958.0 million to $964.0 million. Source
  • Guidance raised: Full-year 2026 non-GAAP operating income estimate raised to $222.0 million to $228.0 million from $207.0 million to $215.0 million. Source
  • Guidance raised: Full-year 2026 non-GAAP diluted EPS estimate raised to $0.66 to $0.68 from $0.61 to $0.63. Source
  • New guidance: Third-quarter 2026 estimates were given for the first time in this release. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Full-year non-GAAP weighted-average share estimate lowered to 272.8 million from 281 million. Source
  • Guidance kept: Projected non-GAAP tax rate of 24% for fiscal year 2026 is unchanged from the prior release. Source
  • New: Ryan Manning was appointed Chief Product and Technology Officer. Source
  • New: AI Agent Studio and MCP Gateway were announced for Freshservice. Source
  • New: A restructuring program was initiated in May 2026, in addition to the program begun in November 2024. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue grew 16% to $237.4 million: Revenue was $237.4 million, up from $204.7 million a year earlier, or 15% at constant currency. Foreign exchange reduced reported revenue by $1.5 million. Source
  • First quarter of GAAP net income in 2026: GAAP net income was $3.2 million, or $0.01 diluted per share, against a net loss of $1.7 million a year earlier. The company described this as its first quarter of GAAP profitability in 2026. Source
  • GAAP operating income turned positive: GAAP income from operations was $6.1 million, a 2.6% operating margin, compared with a loss of $8.7 million a year earlier. The figure includes $7.0 million of restructuring charges. Source
  • Non-GAAP operating margin rose to 23.6%: Non-GAAP income from operations was $55.9 million, a 23.6% margin, up from 21.9%. Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $0.17, against $0.18 a year earlier, on 273.0 million weighted-average shares. Source
  • Eighth quarter of Rule of 40: The company said it achieved its eighth consecutive quarter of Rule of 40, reflecting growth and profitability together. Source
  • Full-year estimates raised: Full-year 2026 revenue, non-GAAP operating income and non-GAAP EPS estimates were all raised in this release. Source

Customers and retention

  • Customers above $100,000 ARR rose 25%: Customers above $100,000 ARR reached 1,746, up 25% year-over-year and 26% at constant currency, from 1,646 in the first quarter. Source
  • Mid-tier customer counts grew: Customers above $50,000 ARR were 4,091, up 18%. Customers above $5,000 ARR were 25,356, up 6%, compared with 25,088 in the first quarter. Source
  • Net dollar retention fell to 104%: Net dollar retention was 104%, down from 106% in the first quarter and 106% a year earlier. At constant currency it was 105%, against 105% in the first quarter. Source
  • EX ARR grew 24%, Copilot attach over 71%: EX ARR grew 24% year-over-year. Freddy AI Copilot is attached to over 71% of new enterprise deals, according to the CEO. Source
  • Named new customers onboarded: The company named Van Marcke, Hydrite Chemical, Simpar, Upland Software, Paddle, and Open Health Communications among customers it welcomed and onboarded. Source

“Customers aren’t testing AI with us, they’re adopting and using Freddy AI.”

Dennis Woodside, CEO & President of Freshworks

Costs and margins

  • Non-GAAP gross margin held at 86.2%: Non-GAAP gross margin was 86.2%, against 86.1% a year earlier. GAAP gross margin was 84.8% in both periods. Source
  • Sales and marketing ratio declined: Non-GAAP sales and marketing was 38.9% of revenue, against 39.5% a year earlier. GAAP sales and marketing was 44.8% of revenue, against 46.5%. Source
  • G&A ratio fell on lower stock compensation: GAAP general and administrative expense was 16.0% of revenue, against 23.0%. Stock-based compensation in this line was $16.2 million, against $27.4 million a year earlier. Source
  • Non-GAAP R&D ratio declined: Non-GAAP research and development was 14.6% of revenue, against 15.3% a year earlier. GAAP research and development was 18.5%, against 19.5%. Source

Cash flow, capital and returns

  • Operating cash flow of $58.5 million: Operating cash flow was $58.5 million, a 24.7% margin, against $58.6 million and a 28.6% margin a year earlier. Six-month operating cash flow was $120.9 million. Source
  • Adjusted free cash flow of $57.7 million: Adjusted free cash flow was $57.7 million, a 24.3% margin, against $54.3 million and 26.5% a year earlier. Six-month adjusted free cash flow was $113.5 million. Source
  • Cash and securities at $665.3 million: Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and marketable securities totaled $665.3 million at June 30, 2026, down from $780.4 million at March 31, 2026. Source
  • Share repurchases of $159.0 million: The company repurchased $159.0 million of common stock in the quarter, against $113.6 million a year earlier, and $207.4 million in the six months to June 30. Source

“We built a platform for the mid-market and agile enterprise that we believe no one else can match, and we're demonstrating you can grow fast, stay disciplined, and be profitable all at the same time.”

Dennis Woodside, CEO & President of Freshworks

Strategy and people

  • AI Agent Studio and MCP Gateway announced: The company announced AI Agent Studio and MCP Gateway for Freshservice during the quarter. Source
  • Named Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant: Freshworks was named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for IT Service Management Platforms, cited as published 27 July 2026. Source
  • FireHydrant results included in 2026: All 2026 financial figures include the results of the FireHydrant business, which was acquired earlier in 2026. Source
  • Ryan Manning named product chief: Ryan Manning was appointed Chief Product and Technology Officer. The release does not give his prior role or start date. Source
  • Restructuring program started May 2026: A restructuring program was initiated in May 2026, alongside the program begun in November 2024. Restructuring charges were $7.0 million in the second quarter. Source

Reporting basis and tax rate

  • Non-GAAP tax rate set at 24%: The projected non-GAAP tax rate for fiscal 2026 is 24%. The company has used a long-term projected rate since January 1, 2026. Source
  • Full-year share estimate lowered: The full-year non-GAAP EPS share estimate is 272.8 million, down from 281 million in the prior release. Source
  • Constant-currency growth shown separately: Revenue adjusted for constant currency was $235.9 million, giving 15% growth, against 16% as reported. Source

Coming up, as management said on 4 August 2026

  • Third-quarter and full-year estimates given: Estimates for the third quarter and full year 2026 were given, based on exchange rates as of August 1, 2026. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Annual recurring revenue growth (EX ARR) Source24% year-over-year
Net dollar retention rate Source104%
Customers above $100,000 ARR Source1,746
Customers above $50,000 ARR Source4,091
Customers above $5,000 ARR Source25,356

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Ahead: The CEO said GAAP profitability was a milestone the company had said it would reach, and it was reached months ahead of plan. Source
  • Ahead: The company said it delivered a seventh straight quarter of revenue results above estimates. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.