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DATA Communications Management Q3 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q3 2026 earnings summary11 Nov, 2026
Executive summary
Q3 revenue rose 8.2% YoY to $114.0M, including 2.9% organic growth; gross profit and Adjusted EBITDA grew faster than revenue.
Octacom contributed from July 8, adding higher-margin revenue and early commercial momentum through customer wins and cross-selling.
Net loss was $2.9M versus net income of $1.1M a year earlier; Adjusted net income was $1.3M versus $0.1M.
Financial highlights
Revenue was $114.0M versus $105.4M; gross profit increased 22.7% to $30.2M.
Adjusted EBITDA rose 29.0% to $15.9M from $12.3M.
YTD free cash flow was $15.5M versus $8.2M, up 90.1%; operating cash generated was $27.3M versus $16.8M.
9M revenue was $342.4M versus $342.8M; Adjusted EBITDA was $49.2M versus $47.5M.
9M net income was $1.0M versus $9.9M; Adjusted net income was $8.6M in both periods.
Outlook and guidance
Organic revenue growth is expected to continue in Q4 2026, with a full quarter of Octacom contribution; quarter-end momentum was viewed as positioning the business well for 2027.
Management cited new-logo wins, a healthy pipeline, core market stabilization, strong cash flow and liquidity to support growth.
Priorities include higher gross margins through mix and efficiencies, profitable growth and operational discipline.
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DATA Communications Management Corp. (DCM) is a provider of marketing and business communication solutions. The company offers a range of services, including digital printing, direct mail, and content management, as well as digital asset management and marketing workflow solutions. DCM helps businesses manage and execute their marketing campaigns, streamline operations, and enhance customer engagement through integrated print and digital communications. The company serves clients across industries such as financial services, retail, healthcare, and government. The company is headquartered in Brampton, Canada, and its shares are listed on the TSX.