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Itron, Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 28 July 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 raised, 3 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Adjusted gross margin hit record level: Adjusted gross margin of 41.4% in Q2 2026 increased 460 basis points from 36.9% in Q2 2025, driven by customer and product mix improvements and operational efficiencies. Source
  • Non-GAAP EPS exceeded guidance: Non-GAAP diluted EPS of $1.59 exceeded company's Q2 guidance range of $1.25 to $1.35 by a significant margin, and declined only $0.03 from prior year despite revenue decline. Source
  • Outcomes revenue grew double digits: Outcomes revenue increased 13% to $96.4 million due to increased services revenue, demonstrating growth in recurring and subscription revenue streams. Source
  • Annual recurring revenue surged 21%: ARR reached $417 million, up 21% year-over-year, reflecting accelerating shift toward recurring subscription and services revenue models. Source
  • Demand environment remains constructive: CEO noted durable needs across grid expansion, resiliency, and affordability, supported by industry focus on time-to-power, providing structural support for demand. Source

“Itron delivered record gross margin, earnings well ahead of our expectations, and strong free cash flow in the second quarter, with revenue in line with our outlook - clear evidence of the structurally better earnings power this team has built.”

Tom Deitrich, President and CEO

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Third quarter revenue SourceQ3 2026$590 to $600 millionNew
Third quarter non-GAAP diluted EPS SourceQ3 2026$1.50 to $1.60New
Full year 2026 revenue SourceFull year 2026$2.37 to $2.41 billionNew
Full year 2026 non-GAAP diluted EPS SourceFull year 2026$6.30 to $6.50Raised

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full year non-GAAP EPS guidance was raised. CEO attributed the raise to a stronger operating model combined with a durable demand environment. Source
  • New: Adjusted gross margin expanded dramatically. Second quarter adjusted gross margin reached 41.4%, a 460 basis point increase from 36.9% in Q2 2025. Source
  • New: Resiliency Solutions segment now established with Urbint and Locusview acquisitions contributing. Q2 revenue of $15.8 million with integration progressing. Source

Gross margin expansion

  • Adjusted gross margin hit record level: Adjusted gross margin of 41.4% in Q2 2026 increased 460 basis points from 36.9% in Q2 2025, driven by customer and product mix improvements and operational efficiencies. Source

Profitability and earnings

  • Non-GAAP EPS exceeded guidance: Non-GAAP diluted EPS of $1.59 exceeded company's Q2 guidance range of $1.25 to $1.35 by a significant margin, and declined only $0.03 from prior year despite revenue decline. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA grew despite revenue decline: Adjusted EBITDA of $97 million increased 8% year-over-year, demonstrating improved operational leverage and efficiency gains. Source
  • GAAP EPS declined due to non-operational items: GAAP diluted EPS fell $0.28 to $1.19 per share, driven by lower interest income and a higher effective tax rate despite higher gross profit. Source

Revenue trends and segments

  • Total revenue declined 7% year-over-year: Q2 revenue was $563 million compared with $607 million in Q2 2025, driven primarily by lower Networked Solutions revenue due to timing of project deployments. Source
  • Networked Solutions fell due to deployment timing: Networked Solutions revenue decreased 17% due to timing of project deployments and lower volumes, representing the largest drag on total revenue. Source
  • Device Solutions continued legacy product decline: Device Solutions revenue decreased 1%, or 3% in constant currency, due primarily to lower legacy electricity product sales from portfolio optimization. Source
  • Outcomes revenue grew double digits: Outcomes revenue increased 13% to $96.4 million due to increased services revenue, demonstrating growth in recurring and subscription revenue streams. Source

Recurring revenue growth

  • Annual recurring revenue surged 21%: ARR reached $417 million, up 21% year-over-year, reflecting accelerating shift toward recurring subscription and services revenue models. Source

Cash flow generation

  • Free cash flow remained solid: Free cash flow was $81 million in Q2 2026 compared with $91 million in Q2 2025. Operating cash flow was $88 million, down from $97 million in prior year. Source
  • Decline driven by taxes and interest: Free cash flow decrease was primarily due to higher tax payments and lower interest income, partially offset by favorable working capital timing. Source

Demand and backlog

  • Total backlog remains solid: Total backlog at quarter end was $4.4 billion compared with $4.5 billion in prior year. Bookings in the quarter totaled $550 million. Source
  • Demand environment remains constructive: CEO noted durable needs across grid expansion, resiliency, and affordability, supported by industry focus on time-to-power, providing structural support for demand. Source

Coming up, as management said on 28 July 2026

  • Q3 revenue guidance provided: Company guided Q3 2026 revenue to be between $590 and $600 million. Source
  • Q3 EPS guidance provided: Company guided Q3 2026 non-GAAP diluted EPS to be between $1.50 and $1.60. Source
  • Resiliency Solutions integration continuing: Integration of Urbint and Locusview acquisitions is progressing to plan with full contribution expected. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Annual Recurring Revenue Source$417 million, up 21%
Total backlog Source$4.4 billion
Quarterly bookings Source$550 million

Risks management discussed

  • Operational: Timing of customer project deployments significantly impacted Networked Solutions revenue, which fell 17% due to deployment delays. Future project rescheduling could affect results. Source
  • Operational: Legacy electricity product sales continue to decline as part of portfolio optimization, creating headwind in Device Solutions segment. Source
  • Financial: Foreign exchange volatility materially impacts reported results, with Device Solutions showing 1% reported decline but 3% decline in constant currency. Source
  • Operational: Lower volumes in Networked Solutions segment contributed to revenue decline, indicating softness in customer order activity for key business. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: Q2 revenue of $563 million was within the Q2 guidance range of $560 to $570 million provided in Q1.
  • Ahead: Q2 non-GAAP EPS of $1.59 significantly exceeded the guidance range of $1.25 to $1.35 provided in Q1.
  • On track: Integration of Urbint and Locusview acquisitions continuing as planned with $16 million revenue contribution in Q2. Source
  • Ahead: Stronger operating model is delivering better results than expected, evidenced by record gross margin and earnings well ahead of expectations. 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.