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Earnings Data
Report Date
Aug 12, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
-0.45Last Year’s EPS
-3.75Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 2 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented several strong positives: meaningful shareholder returns and buybacks, substantial operational and financial improvement at Black Knight Football (double-digit revenue growth and a large jump in EBITDA), sizable cuts to holding company costs, and an expected tax refund that supports liquidity. Offsetting these are ongoing weaknesses and impairments in the restaurant group (driving a 7% revenue decline), dependency of BKF results on volatile player trading profits, and continued strategic uncertainty around monetizing non-core assets. On balance, the positive operational momentum, capital returns, and cost reductions outweigh the restaurant-related challenges and near-term volatility.Company Guidance
Shareholder Returns and Buybacks
Returned approximately $51 million to shareholders in Q1 via buybacks and dividend (current dividend yield 4.2%). Year-to-date returns represented ~86% of capital allocated (vs ~70% prior year). Repurchased 3.4 million shares (~7.3% of shares outstanding) for $43 million; board expanded repurchase authorization to 14.9 million shares.
Black Knight Football — Strong Sporting and Financial Momentum
AFC Bournemouth sits 6th in the Premier League and is positioned for the club's highest-ever finish and potential European qualification. Black Knight Football revenue increased 19% to $274 million (12 months ended 12/31/2025). Reported EBITDA rose from $12 million in 2024 to $136 million in 2025 (≈+1,033%), driven by player sales and improved commercial revenue.
Player Trading Profits Driving Returns
Player trading profits increased from $30 million in 2024 to $113 million in 2025 (≈+277%), demonstrating the multi-club trading model; adjusted EBITDA (ex-player trading) improved from negative $5 million in 2024 to positive $21 million in 2025, showing underlying operational improvement.
Significant Reduction in Holding Company Costs
Corporate holding company expenses decreased to $8.9 million in Q1 2026 from $16.1 million in Q1 2025, a reduction of $7.2 million or ~45% year-over-year, driven by lower personnel, bonus and stock comp costs; management expects this run rate to continue.
Balance Sheet and Liquidity Actions
Corporate cash was $123 million at quarter end and approximately $90 million after continued buybacks. Cannae terminated its margin loan (reducing fees by ~$350k annually). Only corporate-level debt outstanding is $48 million of 5% fixed-rate term debt with >4 years to maturity.
Expected Tax Refund and Additional Tax Assets
Filed corporate tax return and refund claim; expect to receive ~ $45 million cash refund and ~ $10 million of additional tax assets later in the year, which will bolster liquidity for buybacks or investments.
CNNE Earnings History
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CNNE Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
May 11, 2026 | $13.69 | $13.30 | -2.89% |
Feb 23, 2026 | $12.37 | $11.48 | -7.26% |
Nov 10, 2025 | $16.68 | $14.98 | -10.21% |
Aug 11, 2025 | $19.31 | $17.10 | -11.44% |
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When does Cannae Holdings (CNNE) report earnings?
Cannae Holdings (CNNE) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 12, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
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CNNE EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is -0.45.