Trimble (TRMB) Q2 2026 earnings summary
Event summary combining transcript, slides, and related documents.
Q2 2026 earnings summary
12 Aug, 2026Executive summary
Q2 2026 revenue reached $972 million, up 11% year-over-year and 10% organically, with both revenue and earnings surpassing guidance and prompting an increase in full-year outlook.
Achieved record annualized recurring revenue (ARR) of $2.51 billion, up 14% year-over-year, with strong growth across all segments.
Announced a new $1 billion share repurchase authorization, reinforcing capital allocation strategy.
AI transformation and integration of connected workflows are accelerating productivity and operational efficiency.
Completed the acquisition of Document Crunch, an AI platform for construction document analysis, for $246.4 million.
Financial highlights
Q2 2026 revenue: $972 million (up 11% year-over-year); ARR up 14% to $2.51 billion, with organic ARR growth of 12%.
Non-GAAP gross margin reached 71.8% (+120 bps YoY); GAAP gross margin was 69.4%.
Adjusted EBITDA margin was 28.6%, up 120 bps year-over-year.
Non-GAAP EPS was $0.86, up 21% year-over-year and above guidance; GAAP diluted EPS was $(2.02) due to a $562 million goodwill impairment.
Free cash flow for the first half was $502 million; cash and cash equivalents at quarter-end were $214.4 million; leverage ratio at 1.1x.
Outlook and guidance
Full-year 2026 revenue guidance raised to $3.90–$3.95 billion, with organic growth of 8–10%.
Full-year non-GAAP EPS expected at $3.60 to $3.70; GAAP loss per share forecasted at $(0.07) to $(0.12).
Q3 2026 revenue guidance: $953 million to $978 million; non-GAAP EPS $0.83–$0.88.
OBBBA tax reform expected to reduce 2026 cash taxes by $53 million.
Free cash flow guidance reduced due to incremental restructuring and one-time costs.
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