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Varonis Systems 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: 6 raised, 4 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Total revenue reached $180.0 million: Total revenues were $180.0 million, compared with $152.2 million in Q2 2025. The lines that make up this total are covered below. Source
  • SaaS ARR reached $726.0 million: Total SaaS ARR at June 30 was $726.0 million, up 52% year-over-year, compared with $683.2 million at March 31, 2026. Source
  • Term license revenue fell with conversions: Term license subscription revenue was $4.2 million, against $32.4 million a year earlier. Management attributed most of the decline to customers converting to the SaaS platform. Source
  • SaaS ARR excluding conversions grew 25%: SaaS ARR excluding conversions rose 25% year-over-year, compared with 29% in the first quarter. New-logo SaaS ARR was described as growing more than 20%. Source
  • Full-year revenue guidance raised: Full-year 2026 revenue is now expected at $735.0 million to $739.0 million, up 18% to 19%, from $731.0 million to $737.0 million, up 17% to 18%. Source
  • Full-year SaaS ARR guidance raised: Full-year SaaS ARR is now expected at $819.0 million to $850.0 million, up 28% to 33%, from $814.0 million to $845.0 million, up 27% to 32%. Source
  • Third-quarter revenue guidance given: For Q3 2026, revenue is expected at $185.0 million to $188.0 million, up 14% to 16%, with non-GAAP operating income of $2.5 million to $3.5 million. Source

“Our Q2 results were highlighted by SaaS ARR excluding conversions growth of 25%, SaaS ARR from new logos growing more than 20% and increasing momentum from our newer products, including Atlas, Interceptor, and Database Activity Monitoring.”

Yaki Faitelson, Varonis CEO

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Revenues SourceQ3 2026$185.0 million to $188.0 millionNew
SaaS ARR growth excluding conversions SourceQ3 202622% to 23%New
Non-GAAP operating income SourceQ3 2026$2.5 million to $3.5 millionNew
Non-GAAP net income per diluted share SourceQ3 2026$0.02 to $0.03, based on 131.1 million diluted sharesNew
SaaS ARR SourceFull year 2026$819.0 million to $850.0 million, growth 28% to 33%Raised from $814.0 million to $845.0 million, growth 27% to 32%
SaaS ARR (dollar figure given by CFO) SourceFull year 2026$769 million to $775 millionRaised
Free cash flow SourceFull year 2026$105.0 million to $110.0 millionRaised from $100.0 million to $105.0 million
Revenues SourceFull year 2026$735.0 million to $739.0 million, growth 18% to 19%Raised from $731.0 million to $737.0 million, growth 17% to 18%
Non-GAAP operating income SourceFull year 2026$11.0 million to $13.0 millionRaised from $7.0 million to $9.0 million
Non-GAAP net income per diluted share SourceFull year 2026$0.14 to $0.15, based on 131.5 million diluted sharesRaised from $0.11 to $0.12, based on 132.1 million diluted shares

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year 2026 SaaS ARR guidance was raised from $814.0 million to $845.0 million to $819.0 million to $850.0 million. Source
  • Guidance raised: Full-year 2026 revenue guidance was raised from $731.0 million to $737.0 million to $735.0 million to $739.0 million. Source
  • Guidance raised: Full-year 2026 free cash flow guidance was raised from $100.0 million to $105.0 million to $105.0 million to $110.0 million. Source
  • Guidance raised: Full-year 2026 non-GAAP operating income guidance was raised from $7.0 million to $9.0 million to $11.0 million to $13.0 million. Source
  • Guidance raised: Full-year 2026 non-GAAP diluted EPS guidance was raised from $0.11 to $0.12 to $0.14 to $0.15, on 131.5 million diluted shares. Source
  • Guidance raised: The CFO said full-year SaaS ARR growth excluding conversions guidance was raised, with 21% given at the midpoint. Source
  • New guidance: Third-quarter 2026 guidance was given for the first time in this release, covering SaaS ARR growth, revenue, non-GAAP operating income and non-GAAP diluted EPS. Source
  • New: Management announced support for Cursor, the AI-native coding tool. Source
  • New: The company achieved GovRAMP Authorization for public sector organizations. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Total revenue reached $180.0 million: Total revenues were $180.0 million, compared with $152.2 million in Q2 2025. The lines that make up this total are covered below. Source
  • SaaS ARR reached $726.0 million: Total SaaS ARR at June 30 was $726.0 million, up 52% year-over-year, compared with $683.2 million at March 31, 2026. Source
  • GAAP operating loss was $40.6 million: GAAP operating loss was $40.6 million, against $36.6 million in Q2 2025. Source
  • Non-GAAP operating income was $3.7 million: Non-GAAP operating income was $3.7 million, against a non-GAAP operating loss of $1.9 million in Q2 2025. Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $0.04, against $0.03. Source

Subscription conversion and revenue mix

  • Term license revenue fell with conversions: Term license subscription revenue was $4.2 million, against $32.4 million a year earlier. Management attributed most of the decline to customers converting to the SaaS platform. Source
  • Maintenance and services revenue also fell: Maintenance and services revenue was $4.1 million, against $13.9 million in Q2 2025, also mainly due to conversions to SaaS. Source
  • SaaS revenue was $171.7 million: SaaS revenue was $171.7 million, against $105.9 million a year earlier, while term license and maintenance revenue declined. Source

“Our performance this quarter was characterized by healthy new logo momentum driven by the need to secure AI and the data powering it.”

Guy Melamed, Varonis CFO & COO

Customers, ARR and newer products

  • SaaS ARR excluding conversions grew 25%: SaaS ARR excluding conversions rose 25% year-over-year, compared with 29% in the first quarter. New-logo SaaS ARR was described as growing more than 20%. Source
  • New logos drove demand, per CFO: The CFO said healthy new-logo momentum came from the need to secure AI and the data powering it. Source
  • Newer products gained momentum: The CEO cited increasing momentum from newer products, naming Atlas, Interceptor and Database Activity Monitoring. Source

Costs, margins and net loss

  • Gross profit rose with revenue: Gross profit was $135.5 million, against $120.9 million. Cost of revenues was $44.5 million, against $31.2 million a year earlier. Source
  • Research and development spend rose: Research and development expense was $73.3 million, against $56.2 million. Sales and marketing was $79.0 million, against $76.6 million. Source
  • Acquisition amortization rose sharply: Amortization of acquired intangibles and acquisition-related expenses was $9.5 million, against $0.5 million, and is excluded from non-GAAP operating income. Source
  • GAAP net loss was $46.8 million: GAAP net loss was $46.8 million, or $0.41 per share, against $35.8 million, or $0.32 per share, in Q2 2025. Source

“we are raising our full-year outlook for SaaS ARR excluding conversions growth”

Guy Melamed, Varonis CFO & COO

Full-year and third-quarter guidance

  • Full-year revenue guidance raised: Full-year 2026 revenue is now expected at $735.0 million to $739.0 million, up 18% to 19%, from $731.0 million to $737.0 million, up 17% to 18%. Source
  • Full-year SaaS ARR guidance raised: Full-year SaaS ARR is now expected at $819.0 million to $850.0 million, up 28% to 33%, from $814.0 million to $845.0 million, up 27% to 32%. Source
  • Full-year free cash flow guidance raised: Free cash flow for 2026 is now expected at $105.0 million to $110.0 million, from $100.0 million to $105.0 million previously. Source
  • Full-year non-GAAP operating income raised: Full-year non-GAAP operating income is now expected at $11.0 million to $13.0 million, from $7.0 million to $9.0 million, and non-GAAP diluted EPS at $0.14 to $0.15. Source
  • Third-quarter revenue guidance given: For Q3 2026, revenue is expected at $185.0 million to $188.0 million, up 14% to 16%, with non-GAAP operating income of $2.5 million to $3.5 million. Source
  • Third-quarter SaaS ARR growth guided: Q3 2026 SaaS ARR growth excluding conversions is expected at 22% to 23%. Q3 non-GAAP diluted EPS is expected at $0.02 to $0.03. Source

Cash, balance sheet and capital

  • Cash and securities totaled $911.5 million: Cash, short-term deposits and marketable securities were $911.5 million at June 30, 2026, against $899.5 million at March 31, 2026. Source
  • Six-month operating cash flow declined: Six-month cash from operations was $80.1 million, against $89.3 million, and free cash flow was $69.1 million, against $82.7 million. Source
  • Adjusted free cash flow was $81.0 million: Adjusted free cash flow was $81.0 million for six months, against $84.3 million. Cash paid for acquisition-related costs was $11.9 million. Source
  • Share repurchases rose to $135.0 million: Repurchases of common stock were $135.0 million for the six months, against $100.0 million a year earlier. Source
  • Goodwill rose to $215.1 million: Goodwill was $215.1 million at June 30, 2026, from $135.3 million at December 31, 2025, with intangible assets, net at $56.0 million. Source

Strategy, products and partners

  • Cursor support announced: Management announced support for Cursor, the AI-native coding tool, for visibility and control across the agentic development lifecycle. Source
  • Anthropic integration deepened: Integration with Anthropic’s Claude products was deepened, enabling security teams to secure and govern the Claude enterprise suite with the Atlas AI Security Platform. Source
  • GovRAMP authorization achieved: The company achieved GovRAMP Authorization and was named a Gartner Peer Insights Customers’ Choice for Data Security Posture Management. Source
  • Positioning on AI and data security: The CEO said Varonis is positioned to help customers secure sensitive data, govern AI and automate risk reduction. Source

Coming up, as management said on 28 July 2026

  • Third-quarter 2026 results against guidance: Management gave Q3 2026 guidance on SaaS ARR growth, revenue, non-GAAP operating income and non-GAAP diluted EPS. Source
  • Full-year 2026 figures as updated: Management stated updated full-year 2026 figures for SaaS ARR, revenue, free cash flow, non-GAAP operating income and non-GAAP diluted EPS. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Annual recurring revenue (SaaS ARR) Source$726.0 million, up 52% year-over-year and up 25% excluding conversions
Cloud or subscription revenue (SaaS revenue) Source$171.7 million in Q2 2026, against $105.9 million in Q2 2025

Risks management discussed

  • Financial: Foreign exchange differences added back for non-GAAP net income were $7.2 million. Management said rates may fluctuate and it does not estimate currency movements. Source
  • Financial: Management said stock-based compensation and related payroll tax are significant recurring expenses. Stock-based compensation was $34.6 million this quarter. Source

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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.