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The Sage Group Q1 2026 TU earnings summary

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Q1 2026 TU earnings summary27 Jan, 2026

Executive summary

  • Q1 organic revenue growth accelerated to 10%, with total revenue reaching £674 million, driven by strong execution and AI-powered platform innovation across all key regions.

  • North America led with 13% revenue growth, supported by Sage Intacct and continued demand for Sage 200 and Sage 50.

  • UKIA region revenue rose 10%, reflecting rapid scaling of Sage Intacct and strong cross-sell/upsell in Sage Accounting and Sage 50.

  • Europe saw 7% revenue growth, with notable performance in accounting, HR, and payroll solutions.

  • Full-year guidance reiterated, focusing on efficient, sustainable growth and long-term value creation.

Financial highlights

  • Sage Business Cloud revenue increased 15% to £574 million, with Cloud Native revenue up 24% to £253 million.

  • Recurring revenue rose 10% to £675 million, with subscription revenue up 12% and penetration reaching 84%.

  • Organic total revenue growth accelerated to 10% year-over-year.

  • Sequential ARR growth for Q1 was 2.5%, ahead of last year's 2%.

  • Organic total revenue up 10% to £673m, recurring revenue up 10% to £654m, both on a constant currency basis excluding M&A.

Outlook and guidance

  • Full-year organic total revenue growth expected at 9% or above.

  • Operating margins anticipated to trend upward in FY 2026 and beyond.

  • Guidance reflects strong Q1 momentum but also considers tougher comparators in the second half.

  • Full-year guidance as set out in FY25 results is reiterated, with continued focus on sustainable growth.

Impact of AI platform investment on growth?
Specific drivers for Europe's 7% revenue growth?
Contribution of cloud native to future growth?
Future AI agent monetization plans
Intuit's impact on Intacct new customer acquisition?
Multi-year Intacct contracts: ARR impact timing?
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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).

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