Commvault delivers quarterly beat; raises 2027 guidance on ARR and FCF growth
Jul 28, 2026, 7:47 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
Why it may matterVerify against the original reporting
The beat-and-raise across subscription revenue, ARR, and FCF, plus strategic MSFT partnership and Gartner leadership, reduces execution risk and supports near-term multiple expansion. Positive guidance suggests durable recurring revenue growth, likely attracting buyers on pullbacks.
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What happened, with direct paths to the underlying reporting
Commvault reported Q1'27 results with subscription revenue of $267M (+16% YoY) and Subscription ARR of $1,054M (+22% YoY). SaaS revenue surpassed $100M (up 39%), while free cash flow rose 71% to $51M, underpinning stronger cash generation. The company also touts a collaboration with Microsoft Azure and Gartner leadership, setting the stage for continued recurring-revenue expansion and potential multiple expansion ahead of the FY2027 guidance.
Commvault reports Q1'27 subscription revenue of $267M, up 16% YoY. Up 16% YoY.
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