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PTC Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 6 May 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 4 raised, 6 lowered, 9 new, 4 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue grew on constant currency basis: Reported revenue was $774.3 million, up 22% year over year. Constant currency revenue grew 15% year over year. Source
  • Divestiture gain lifted GAAP EPS: Diluted EPS was $4.98 against $1.35, helped by a $463 million gain on the Kepware and ThingWorx sale. Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $2.69 against $1.79. Source
  • Constant currency ARR grew 8.5%: Constant currency ARR excluding divested businesses reached $2,388 million, up from $2,200 million. Management said it expects churn to remain low. Source
  • Operating margins widened: GAAP operating margin was 38.2% against 35.1%, and non-GAAP operating margin was 53.0% against 47.0%. Source
  • Share repurchases reached $626 million: Cash used for repurchases of common stock in the quarter was $626.1 million, compared with $75.0 million a year earlier. Source
  • Kepware and ThingWorx divested: The company sold Kepware and ThingWorx on March 13, 2026. The divestiture added $523.3 million in investing cash flow in the quarter. Source

“PTC delivered solid financial results in Q2’26. Our go-to-market transformation continues to gain traction and our Intelligent Product Lifecycle vision is resonating with customers.”

Neil Barua, President and CEO, PTC

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Constant currency ARR excluding divested businesses SourceFY'267.5% to 9.5% growthKept
Constant currency ARR excluding divested businesses SourceQ3'268% to 9% growthNew
Revenue SourceFY'26$2,580 million to $2,820 millionLowered from $2,675 million to $2,940 million
Operating cash flow SourceFY'26~$880 millionLowered from ~$1,030 million
Free cash flow SourceFY'26~$850 millionLowered from ~$1,000 million
Earnings per share (GAAP, diluted) SourceFY'26$7.21 to $9.70Raised from $4.42 to $6.93
Non-GAAP earnings per share SourceFY'26$6.65 to $8.90Lowered from $6.69 to $9.15
Operating cash flow SourceQ3'26$255 million to $260 millionNew
Free cash flow SourceQ3'26$240 million to $245 millionNew
Revenue SourceQ3'26$580 million to $640 millionNew
Earnings per share (GAAP, diluted) SourceQ3'26$0.68 to $1.25New
Non-GAAP earnings per share SourceQ3'26$1.24 to $1.78New
Capital expenditures SourceFY'26approximately $30 millionKept
Capital expenditures SourceQ3'26approximately $15 millionNew
Share repurchases SourceFY'26$1.225 billion to $1.325 billionRaised from $1.115 billion to $1.315 billion
Share repurchases SourceQ3'26approximately $250 millionNew
Fully diluted shares SourceQ3'26115 million to 116 million sharesNew
Cash tax payments SourceFY'26approximately $240 million to $260 millionRaised from approximately $130 million to $150 million
Cash interest payments SourceFY'26approximately $50 million to $70 millionKept
Tax rate (GAAP and non-GAAP) SourceFY'26approximately 20% to 25%Kept
Acquisition and transaction-related charges SourceFY'26approximately $35 millionRaised from approximately $20 million
GAAP operating expenses SourceFY'26increase of approximately 3%Lowered from increase of approximately 5%
Non-GAAP operating expenses SourceFY'26relatively flatLowered from increase of approximately 4%

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance lowered: Full-year revenue guidance is now $2,580 million to $2,820 million, against $2,675 million to $2,940 million in the prior release. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Full-year operating cash flow is about $880 million and free cash flow about $850 million, against about $1,030 million and $1,000 million previously. Source
  • Guidance raised: Full-year GAAP diluted EPS guidance is $7.21 to $9.70, against $4.42 to $6.93 previously. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Full-year non-GAAP EPS guidance is $6.65 to $8.90, against $6.69 to $9.15 previously. Source
  • Guidance raised: Full-year share repurchase guidance is $1.225 billion to $1.325 billion, against $1.115 billion to $1.315 billion previously. Source
  • Guidance raised: Full-year cash tax payments guidance is $240 million to $260 million, against $130 million to $150 million previously. Source
  • New guidance: Third-quarter guidance was given for ARR growth, operating cash flow, free cash flow, revenue, EPS and share count. Source
  • New: A new $2 billion share repurchase program was announced, running through September 30, 2028. Source
  • New: On March 17, 2026 the company entered an accelerated share repurchase agreement. Source
  • Ended: The Kepware and ThingWorx businesses were divested on March 13, 2026, and are included in FY'26 only up to that date. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue grew on constant currency basis: Reported revenue was $774.3 million, up 22% year over year. Constant currency revenue grew 15% year over year. Source
  • Divestiture gain lifted GAAP EPS: Diluted EPS was $4.98 against $1.35, helped by a $463 million gain on the Kepware and ThingWorx sale. Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $2.69 against $1.79. Source
  • Cash flow growth reached 14%: Operating cash flow and free cash flow each grew 14% year over year in the quarter. Source

ARR and demand

  • Constant currency ARR grew 8.5%: Constant currency ARR excluding divested businesses reached $2,388 million, up from $2,200 million. Management said it expects churn to remain low. Source
  • As-reported ARR grew 3%: On an as-reported basis, ARR grew 3% year over year, reflecting the divestiture of Kepware and ThingWorx. Source
  • Customers modernizing product data: Management said customers are modernizing their product data foundations with PTC systems of record to apply AI. Source

“We are pleased to report our first quarter as a more focused company, aligned to accelerate our Intelligent Product Lifecycle vision.”

Jen DiRico, CFO

Revenue mix by type

  • License revenue rose sharply: License revenue was $362.7 million against $254.4 million a year earlier. Source
  • Support and cloud revenue grew: Support and cloud services revenue was $387.6 million, up from $353.0 million a year earlier. Source
  • Services and perpetual revenue declined: Professional services revenue was $24.0 million against $29.0 million; perpetual license revenue was $6.9 million against $5.8 million. Source

Costs and margins

  • Operating margins widened: GAAP operating margin was 38.2% against 35.1%, and non-GAAP operating margin was 53.0% against 47.0%. Source
  • G&A expense rose: General and administrative expense was $88.6 million against $55.0 million a year earlier. Source
  • Tax provision increased: The GAAP provision for income taxes was $156.1 million for the quarter, against $42.6 million a year earlier. Source

“Customer interest in AI is growing, and our discussions reinforce how AI is driving momentum in PTC’s business.”

Neil Barua, President and CEO, PTC

Capital, cash and shareholder returns

  • Share repurchases reached $626 million: Cash used for repurchases of common stock in the quarter was $626.1 million, compared with $75.0 million a year earlier. Source
  • Operating cash flow and free cash flow: Operating cash flow was $320.9 million and free cash flow was $318.2 million for the quarter. Source
  • Cash balance increased: Cash and cash equivalents were $439.1 million at March 31, 2026, against $184.4 million at September 30, 2025. Source

Divestiture and strategy

  • Kepware and ThingWorx divested: The company sold Kepware and ThingWorx on March 13, 2026. The divestiture added $523.3 million in investing cash flow in the quarter. Source
  • AI as intelligence layer: Management said PTC is establishing AI as an intelligence layer over its systems, alongside the Intelligent Product Lifecycle vision. Source
  • Transition services offset investment: Management said investment to drive future growth is expected to be offset by Transition Services Agreement proceeds and lower divested costs. Source

Coming up, as management said on 6 May 2026

  • Divestiture cash taxes due in Q3 and Q4: Divestiture-related cash taxes of about $5 million are expected in Q3’26 and about $105 million in Q4’26. Source
  • Final accelerated repurchase share count: The final number of shares under the accelerated repurchase will be set by volume-weighted average price from March 18, 2026 to final settlement. Source
  • Third-quarter buybacks and share count: About $250 million of buybacks are planned for Q3'26, with fully diluted shares expected to fall to about 115 to 116 million. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
ARR excluding divested businesses (as reported) Source$2,365 million, up 11% year over year
Recurring revenue Source$743.4 million in Q2'26 (Q2'25: $601.5 million)
Customers supported Sourcemore than 30,000

Risks management discussed

  • Financial: Divestiture-related cash taxes are concentrated in Q4'26, so free cash flow timing depends on that payment. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • On track: CFO said the company is on track to deliver its full-year guidance. Source
  • Not stated: Earlier plan for Q2'26 buybacks; this release reports the cash amount used but does not compare it to the plan.
  • Not stated: The prior release said improved demand capture would begin to appear in ARR later in fiscal 2026.

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.