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Earnings Data
Report Date
Aug 11, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.76Last Year’s EPS
2Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 2 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a balanced view: the company outperformed near-term expectations, delivered stronger free cash flow, improved commercial activity, expanded account coverage, and made key leadership hires — all positive signs. However, recurring revenue declined (‑4% YoY), adjusted net income and margins compressed, and management flagged multi‑quarter headwinds from prior commercial execution along with project-revenue volatility. Guidance for Q2 is conservative, reflecting these ongoing pressures.Company Guidance
Beat Guidance and Outperformed Expectations
Company exceeded guidance for Q1 2026 on revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and free cash flow; consolidated revenue decline was only ~3% versus prior expectation of high single digits.
Project Revenue Rebound
Project revenue was $36M, up 29% year-over-year, contributing materially to the quarter's outperformance (after a prior-quarter decline of 27% in Q4).
Strong Free Cash Flow and Liquidity
Generated free cash flow of $53M in Q1, a 20% increase YoY; exited the quarter with total liquidity >$500M (cash $178M and $330M revolver availability).
Adjusted EBITDA and Margin Resilience
Adjusted EBITDA was $104M with near 20% margin; margin decline was limited (management cited a ~200 basis point decline) and the EBITDA shortfall was smaller than anticipated due to revenue flow-through and timing of expenses.
Improved Commercial Execution and Renewal Momentum
Management reported improved new sales activity and renewal execution in Q1, with a stronger RFP/new-business season versus the prior year and increased client engagement (CEO met 90+ clients YTD).
Expanded Strategic Account Coverage
Coverage increased from top 100 to top 400 accounts, which represent just over 90% of ARR, aimed at improving retention and pipeline development.
Leadership & Talent Additions
Several senior hires and appointments announced, including a new CTO (Naveen Bhawaja) and President of Employer Solutions (Dinesh Solsiani), plus additions across delivery, sales, account management, and marketing to accelerate execution.
ALIT Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
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ALIT Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
May 05, 2026 | $17.44 | $18.72 | +7.35% |
Feb 19, 2026 | $26.20 | $16.19 | -38.21% |
Nov 05, 2025 | $53.06 | $49.33 | -7.04% |
Aug 05, 2025 | $99.78 | $81.50 | -18.32% |
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FAQ
When does Alight Inc (ALIT) report earnings?
Alight Inc (ALIT) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 11, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
What is Alight Inc (ALIT) earnings time?
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What is ALIT EPS forecast?
ALIT EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 0.76.