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Bridgeline Digital Q3 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q3 2026 earnings summary13 Aug, 2026
Executive summary
Achieved record new customer wins in Q3 FY2026, with nine new customers and ten expansions, totaling $1.7M in contract value and $370K in ARR, highlighting strong sales momentum and pipeline growth.
Core product revenue, led by HawkSearch, grew 13% year-over-year for the trailing 12 months, now representing 62% of total revenue and 66% of subscription revenue.
HawkSearch ranked #1 for B2B search in Gartner's 2026 Critical Capabilities Report for the second consecutive year, reinforcing product leadership in complex commerce environments.
AI-powered innovations such as Smart Search, Shopping Assistant, and Analytics Assistant are driving differentiation and customer demand, with the Aura AI Agent Platform expanding product discovery and commerce workflows.
The company serves over 2,000 customers globally with SaaS and perpetual licensing models.
Financial highlights
Q3 FY2026 total revenue was $3.9M, up from $3.8M year-over-year; subscription revenue steady at $3.1M, services revenue increased to $0.8M from $0.7M.
Gross profit for Q3 was $2.5M, with a gross margin of 64% (down from 66% YoY); subscription gross margin at 69%, services at 47%.
Net loss for Q3 FY2026 was $(0.5)M, improved from $(0.8)M YoY; nine-month net loss was $(1.0)M, improved from $(2.2)M.
Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 FY2026 was $(0.1)M, an improvement from prior year.
Cash and cash equivalents at quarter-end were $1.5M; total debt outstanding was $187K at 3.5% interest.
Outlook and guidance
Core revenue is expected to exceed 70% of total revenue and 75% of subscription revenue next year, with double-digit CAGR anticipated for both core and overall revenue.
Management anticipates continued growth in recurring revenue and customer base, supported by ongoing marketing investments and an AI-driven product roadmap.
Company aims to remain cash neutral in 2027, balancing growth investments with cash management, and will maintain tight control over discretionary spending.
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Bridgeline Digital, Inc. engages customers with highly personalized messaging and digital experiences that drive sales and revenue. Bridgeline's Unbound is a comprehensive and customizable platform for digital engagement, enabling companies to build websites and web applications, create online stores, and deliver messaging capabilities to the retail channel. Its features include identity management for multiple languages and currencies; support for scalable digital storefronts and social channels; self-service tools for rapid deployment and configuration; unified management of message catalogs; predictive analytics, including predictive content personalization; and advanced integration capabilities with third-party marketing systems.