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Twilio posts solid Q3 results; raises 2026 growth, but shares slide after-hours

Oct 29, 2026, 5:04 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Despite a top-line beat and higher growth guidance, the stock declined significantly in after-hours trading, indicating a negative reassessment of expectations or multiple expansion. Historical pattern shows earnings beats can be overshadowed by forward guidance or margin concerns, leading to short-term volatility.

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Twilio delivered a solid Q3 with revenue of $1.56B and adjusted EPS of $1.65, topping calls for $1.51B and $1.47 respectively. Revenue growth reached 20% year over year, underpinned by broad product momentum and AI infrastructure demand. The company also announced a $127.2M buyback, guided Q4 above consensus, and lifted 2026 revenue growth to 20%, though the stock reversed lower in after-hours trading on what appears to be valuation or margin concerns.

  • Q3 revenue $1.56B, adj EPS $1.65 beat estimates.
  • YoY revenue up 20%; operating cash flow $389.2M, free cash flow $369.6M.
  • Q4 revenue guidance $1.595–$1.605B; adj EPS $1.48–$1.53; buyback $127.2M.
  • Raised full-year 2026 revenue growth to 20% from 18–18.5%.
  • Shares fell ~15% after hours despite the beat.

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