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The Sage Group Q3 2026 TU earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q3 2026 TU earnings summary29 Jul, 2026
Executive summary
Achieved 11% revenue growth to £2,062 million in the first nine months, driven by strong demand and AI-powered product enhancements.
AI tools now available to over 600,000 customers, up 20% since May, supporting critical finance, HR, and payroll workflows.
Growth was broad-based across North America, UKIA, and Europe, with notable momentum in Sage Intacct and cloud-native solutions.
Sustained acceleration in revenue growth for four consecutive quarters, with balanced contributions from new and existing customers.
Continued focus on deepening AI capabilities and scaling key products like Sage Intacct.
Financial highlights
Total revenue rose 11% year-over-year to £2,062 million for the nine months ended 30 June 2026.
North America revenue up 14% to £932 million; UKIA up 10% to £602 million; Europe up 7% to £528 million for the first nine months.
Sage Business Cloud revenue grew 15% to £1,762 million; cloud-native revenue up 25% to £794 million.
Recurring revenue increased 11% to £2,002 million; subscription revenue up 13% to £1,743 million, with 84% subscription penetration.
Q3 standalone revenue nearly £700 million, with growth accelerating to 12%.
Outlook and guidance
Full-year guidance reiterated: organic revenue growth expected above 9%.
Operating margins projected to trend upwards in FY 2026 and beyond, with continued investment in innovation and efficiency.
Confident in sustainable, efficient long-term growth, supported by disciplined execution and product innovation.
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The Sage Group plc is a global software company specializing in business management solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The company provides a range of products and services, including accounting, payroll, enterprise resource planning (ERP), and customer relationship management (CRM) software. Sage also offers cloud-based platforms and subscription-based solutions designed to streamline financial and operational processes. The company is headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, and its shares are listed on the LSE (London Stock Exchange).