Xero Limited (AU:XRO)
ASX:XRO
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Earnings Data
Report Date
Nov 12, 2026TBA (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2027 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.36Last Year’s EPS
0.68Same Quarter Last Year
Strong Buy
Based on 9 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a strong set of operating and financial results: double-digit revenue growth, expanding ARPC driven by payments (Melio), accelerating U.S. momentum, robust adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow generation, and rapid AI adoption and product launches. Near-term headwinds include the pro forma dilution of Rule of 40 from the Melio acquisition, Melio-related losses and SBC timing, headline gross margin compression from payments/media mix, and planned multiyear U.S. brand investment that will weight FY'27 results toward H2. Management provided clear guidance for FY'27 and a pathway to Melio breakeven and Rule of 40 recovery by FY'28, indicating confidence in execution and capital discipline.Company Guidance
Strong Top-Line Growth
Operating revenue grew 31% year-on-year to $2.75 billion in FY'26 (21% organic). Fiscal '27 revenue guidance is $3.62bn–$3.73bn, reflecting continued momentum and a pathway to more than doubling group revenue from FY'25 by FY'28.
Robust Profitability and Cash Generation
Adjusted EBITDA reached $757 million (27.5% margin) in FY'26. Organic adjusted EBITDA grew ~30%. Free cash flow was $554 million and net debt sits just under $400 million with net-debt-to-adjusted-EBITDA of ~0.5x reported.
Customer and ARPC Expansion
Total customers reached 4.90 million with 506,000 net additions (+11% headline, +10% organic). Group ARPC rose to $55.44, up 23% (14% organic); Melio contributed $4.24 to ARPC at the group level and a ~$50 uplift per customer in the U.S.
Payments and TPV Scale
Total payment volume (TPV) reached $62 billion (Xero invoicing $28bn; Xero BillPay/Melio $34bn). Total payments and invoicing revenue was $535 million, up 53% pro forma year-on-year; pro forma transactional revenue grew to 18% of group revenue (from 7% in FY'23).
International and U.S. Acceleration
International revenue grew 47% to $1.36 billion; U.K. revenue +26% and customers +14%. U.S. organic revenue growth accelerated to 30%; on a pro forma basis (including Melio) U.S. FY'26 revenue reached NZD 530 million (+50%) and pro forma gross profit $186 million (+36%).
Strong Gross Profit Dollar Growth and Stable Organic Margins
Gross profit totaled $2.31 billion, up 23% year-on-year (21% organic), generating an additional $436 million in gross profit dollars. On an organic basis gross margin held at ~89% (headline margin reduced due to payments/media mix).
AI Adoption and Product Momentum
2.6 million customers used at least one AI feature in the last 12 months; 513,000 used newer generative AI features (up from 300,000). Auto bank reconciliation processed >40 million transaction lines with >97% accuracy. JAX chat messages per customer grew 115% and internal AI usage is high (83% of employees, 97% of engineers).
Improved Unit Economics and LTV Metrics
Total LTV expanded by $3 billion (17%) to nearly $21 billion (excluding Melio). Total CAC per gross add was $735 with a payback period of 14.4 months. International LTV/CAC improved to 3.5x, indicating better acquisition efficiency.
Clear Capital Allocation and Dilution Management
Board approved a program to offset up to AUD 550 million of share-based compensation dilution, expected to be capital efficient while preserving balance sheet strength. Management reiterated disciplined allocation to product, buy/partner or build, and go-to-market investments.
AU:XRO Earnings History
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AU:XRO Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
May 13, 2026 | AU$81.00 | AU$73.68 | -9.04% |
Nov 12, 2025 | AU$140.00 | AU$127.36 | -9.03% |
May 14, 2025 | AU$173.86 | AU$182.05 | +4.71% |
Nov 13, 2024 | AU$161.55 | AU$171.00 | +5.85% |
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FAQ
When does Xero Limited (AU:XRO) report earnings?
Xero Limited (AU:XRO) is schdueled to report earning on Nov 12, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).
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What is AU:XRO EPS forecast?
AU:XRO EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2027 (Q2) is 0.36.