CommVault Systems Inc (NAS:CVLT)
$ 133.94 +3.15 (+2.41%) Market Cap: 5.55 Bil Enterprise Value: 5.54 Bil PE Ratio: 84.24 PB Ratio: 744.11 GF Score: 79/100

Q3 2026 Commvault Systems Inc Earnings Call Transcript

Jan 27, 2026 / 01:30PM GMT
Release Date Price: $89.13 (-31.10%)

Key Points

Positve
  • CommVault Systems Inc (CVLT) reported a 30% increase in subscription revenue, reaching $206 million.
  • The company achieved a record land and expand quarter with the addition of 700 new subscription customers.
  • Subscription ARR increased by 28% to $941 million, indicating strong growth in recurring revenue.
  • CommVault Systems Inc (CVLT) achieved the Rule of 40, balancing growth and profitability effectively.
  • The company was awarded its 1,600th lifetime patent, showcasing its commitment to innovation and technological leadership.
Negative
  • Free cash flow for Q3 was impacted, with only $2 million generated due to timing of collections and additional payroll cycles.
  • There was a 4% sequential drop in cloud net retention rate, raising concerns about customer retention.
  • Net new ARR was below expectations, with a reported $39 million compared to the anticipated mid-40s.
  • The company faced challenges with term software duration, which affected ARR calculations.
  • There was a noted shift towards more SaaS deals, which typically have lower ASPs, impacting overall ARR growth.
Operator

Hello and thank you for standing by. My name is Bella, and I will be your conference operator today. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to commvote Q3 fiscal 2026 earnings conference call. All lines have been placed on mute to prevent. Any backward noise. After the speaker's remarks, there will be a question-and-answer session. If you would like to ask a question during this time, simply press star, then the number one on your telephone keypad. To withdraw your question, press one again. I would now like to turn the conference over to Mike Melnick, Vice President of Investor relations. You may begin.

Michael Melnyk
Commvault Systems Inc - Head of Investor Relations

Good morning and welcome to our earnings conference call. Before we begin, I'd like to remind you that statements made on today's call will include forward-looking statements about Commvault's future expectations, plans, and prospects. All such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Please refer to the cautionary language in today's earnings

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