Powerfleet, Inc. (AIOT)
NASDAQ:AIOT
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Earnings Data
Report Date
Aug 20, 2026After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2027 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
-0.02Last Year’s EPS
-0.08Same Quarter Last Year
Strong Buy
Based on 6 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call presented a strongly positive operational and financial momentum story: double-digit revenue growth (22%), material adjusted EBITDA expansion (44%), margin improvement, delivery of $34M in synergies, a major public sector contract (South Africa), and improved cash generation and leverage. Management is guiding to continued revenue and EBITDA growth for FY2027 with a target for significant positive free cash flow. Against these positives, there are real near-term challenges: FY2026 remained GAAP net loss negative due to interest expense, free cash flow for FY2026 was still negative, the South Africa rollout and new partnerships are front‑loaded and timing-sensitive, and management expects upfront investments and restructuring costs that will compress first-half margins. Overall, the positives — including delivered synergies, durable recurring revenue mix, margin expansion, and constructive guidance — materially outweigh the near-term execution and timing risks.Company Guidance
Strong Full-Year and Q4 Revenue Growth with Recurring Services Momentum
Total revenue grew 22% to $443.8M in FY2026; Q4 revenue was $114.5M, up 11% year-over-year and +1% sequentially. Services revenue (the high-margin recurring engine) reached $360M and represented 81% of total revenue (up from 76% in FY2025); services grew 14% in Q4. ARR increased ~13% year-over-year.
Material Adjusted EBITDA Growth and Margin Expansion
Adjusted EBITDA for FY2026 grew 44% to $97M with margins expanding ~330 basis points to 21.9%. Q4 adjusted EBITDA was $26.4M, up 42% year-over-year, with margins of 23.1% (a ~5 percentage point increase YoY).
GAAP Operating Profitability and Improved Net Loss
The company turned GAAP operating income positive at $19.6M for FY2026 (versus an operating loss the prior year). GAAP net loss narrowed substantially (full-year net loss improved ~60% to -$20.6M; Q4 net loss was -$2.7M versus -$12.4M a year ago).
Improving Cash Generation and Deleveraging
Free cash flow swung meaningfully during the year: full-year FCF was -$9.5M, a $27.6M improvement from -$37.1M in FY2025. The second half of FY2026 generated +$4.1M FCF after a -$13.7M first half. Net leverage improved to 2.47x from 3.39x (nearly a full turn of deleveraging).
Large Enterprise Wins and Growing High-Value Product Mix
Secured landmark enterprise contracts (multimillion deals with a top-3 global food & beverage company and a major global manufacturer). Signed National Treasury (South Africa) contract with anticipated 5-year TCV of $100M-$120M once fully implemented; 60,000 assets in deployment planning. AI Video bookings grew >50% in FY2026 and On-Site revenue grew 39%. On-Site and AI Video represent 65% of the FY2027 pipeline (up from 50%).
Delivered Integration Synergies and Planned Optimization
Delivered >$34M in annualized cost synergies on time and in full across the integration. Management expects an additional ~$12M in annualized efficiencies in FY2027 from organization simplification, product rationalization, and AI/automation efforts.
Expanding Strategic Partnerships and Channels
Expanded go-to-market reach via high-impact channel partners (AT&T, Telus, MTN) and announced a new strategic partnership with Accenture as a safety solutions innovation partner — creating a potential enterprise sales amplifier.
Confident FY2027 Guidance with Cash Generation Target
FY2027 guidance: revenue $485M-$490M (~10% growth at midpoint), services revenue >$400M, adjusted EBITDA $122M-$125M (~27% growth at midpoint) and margin guidance ~25%, and expected positive free cash flow of $30M-$35M for the year with GAAP net income expected in the second half.
AIOT Earnings History
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AIOT Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Jun 15, 2026 | $4.22 | $4.14 | -1.90% |
Feb 09, 2026 | $4.84 | $4.78 | -1.24% |
Nov 10, 2025 | $4.89 | $5.13 | +4.91% |
Aug 11, 2025 | $3.87 | $4.39 | +13.44% |
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When does Powerfleet, Inc. (AIOT) report earnings?
Powerfleet, Inc. (AIOT) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 20, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
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AIOT EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2027 (Q1) is -0.02.