Recurring Revenue Growth
Recurring revenues grew 9% year-over-year (8% on a constant currency basis), including 7% organic growth, indicating broad-based demand across businesses.
Adjusted EPS and Earnings Outlook
Adjusted EPS was $1.59 in Q2 (a 2% increase year-over-year). Management raised fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS growth guidance to 9%–12% (from 8%–12%).
Strong Closed Sales Momentum
Q2 closed sales rose 24% to $57 million. Full-year closed sales guidance reaffirmed at $290 million–$330 million, and pipeline generation increased by over 20% year-over-year.
Material Free Cash Flow Improvement
Free cash flow for the first six months was $319 million versus $56 million in the prior year period, and management expects free cash flow conversion >100% for fiscal 2026.
Governance Segment Strength and Position Growth
ICS (Governance) recurring revenues rose 9% to $590 million. Total equity position growth was 17% and revenue position growth was 11% in Q2; fund position growth improved from 2% in Q1 to 15% in Q2 (8% H1).
Tokenization and DLT Traction
Tokenization volumes doubled since June — tokenized $384 billion per day in December ($9 trillion for the month). Company launched digital bond issuance (SocGen) and plans a real-time repo capability (FY2026) and expansion to other asset classes (deposits in FY2027).
Wealth and Platform Momentum
Wealth recurring revenues grew 11% in Q2 (6% organic, 5% from SIS acquisition). The wealth platform won a significant sale extending coverage to ~1 million additional accounts and was named a leader by IDC.
Digital Asset Mark-to-Market Gain & Holdings
Recorded a $187 million non-cash mark-to-market gain in Q2; digital asset holdings rose to $265 million at quarter end, reflecting value from coin holdings and stake in the digital asset treasury.
M&A and Strategic Investments
Closed three tuck-in acquisitions in fiscal 2026 totaling $126 million (including Acler for $70 million) to expand product and geographic reach.
Revenue Base & Retention
Total revenue increased 8% to $1.7 billion; recurring revenue was the primary driver (5 points of total growth) and revenue retention remained strong at 98% for the quarter.