Revenue and ARR Growth
Total revenue of approximately $644 million, up 5.3% year-over-year and at the high end of guidance; subscription revenue of ~$623 million, up 5.6% year-over-year. Management cites a $2.7 billion ARR business.
Strong Profitability and Margin Expansion
Non-GAAP operating margin of ~23% in Q1, up ~110 basis points year-over-year and at the high end of guidance; record GAAP operating margin of 7.8% in Q1, improving by more than 600 basis points year-over-year. Full-year guidance raised (GAAP operating margin 8.9%–9.6%; non-GAAP 23.3%–23.7%).
Free Cash Flow and Cash Generation
Generated >$140 million of free cash flow in Q1, up 8% year-over-year; free cash flow per share $1.62, up 15.4% year-over-year. Raised full-year free cash flow outlook to approximately $590M–$605M (~$600M), up ~13% year-over-year and implied free cash flow per share of $6.78–$6.99 (up ~18% YoY).
Operating Expense Discipline and SBC Reduction
Stock-based compensation (SBC) declined ~400 basis points year-over-year to 9% of revenue in Q1; full-year SBC expected ~9% (down from ~11% in 2025) with a medium-term target of 3%–4% of revenue, supporting improved GAAP profitability.
AI Product Adoption and Monetization
Customers using at least one Ring AI product represent >10% of the base and have doubled year-over-year; AI ARR has more than doubled year-over-year and is growing in double digits sequentially. AI-using cohorts show stronger ARPU and net retention above 100%.
Rapid Customer Traction for Key AI and Contact Center Products
AI Receptionist (AIR) has >11,800 paying customers, up >40% quarter-over-quarter; ACE has >5,200 customers, up 85% year-over-year; RingEX formal contact center has >1,700 customers, up >70% year-over-year with more than half utilizing AI; Customer Engagement Bundle (CEB) has >5,000 customers with ~40% attach rate for paid AI products.
Capital Allocation and Balance Sheet Progress
Repurchased ~2.5 million shares for $81 million in Q1, with ~$418 million remaining authorization; paid first quarterly dividend of $0.075 per share; reduced debt by approximately $46 million and lowered net leverage to 1.6x, maintained $355 million undrawn credit capacity and no maturities until 2030.
Product Innovation, Partnerships and Large Customer Wins
Investing >$250 million annually in R&D with growing RCAI spend; launched AIR Pro, branded messaging (RCS), enterprise branded calling and expanded SMS to 190 countries. Notable migrations and wins include Coca-Cola United, a Fortune 500 insurer, New York Mets and Casio. GSP partners (Cox, TELUS, Spectrum) are beginning to resell AI products. Recognized as a leader in 2026 IDC MarketScape and Omdia Universe.