Data Commun Mgt (TSE:DCM)
TSX:DCM
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Earnings Data
Report Date
Aug 11, 2026After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.05Last Year’s EPS
0.07Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 1 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed solid financial progress with several record metrics (adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income, margins, and free cash flow), significant new-business momentum and meaningful debt reduction. These positive operational and financial outcomes outweigh the principal headwinds—primarily a planned ~5% revenue decline, sector-specific softness (FI and early healthcare), timing risks tied to Canada Post uncertainty, and rising input costs—which management is addressing through productivity, pricing pass-throughs, and a focused new-business pipeline. Overall tone was confident and constructive, with management emphasizing stabilization, continued cost discipline, digital/mix improvement and optionality for selective M&A.Company Guidance
Record Adjusted EBITDA and Margins
Adjusted EBITDA of $19.1 million, a record quarter and up ~$0.5M year-over-year, representing a 16.3% EBITDA margin (record high).
Strong Free Cash Flow and Cash Conversion
Free cash flow of $10.7 million versus negative last year (approximate $18 million swing year-over-year), driven by improved collections, working capital management and inventory reduction initiatives.
Improved Profitability and Net Income
Adjusted net income of $5.8 million, up 11% year-over-year, with adjusted net margin at 4.9% (recent record high).
Debt Reduction and Strong Balance Sheet
Net debt reduced to ~$66.4 million, down 27% versus a year ago and down 14% versus year-end; net debt to adjusted EBITDA approximately 1.65 (rounded 1.7), providing leverage flexibility.
New Business Momentum
Over 40 new logos added in the quarter, representing about $4 million of annualized revenue; management forecasts new-business contribution of roughly 3.5%–5% of annual revenue from in-year wins.
Technology and Hardware Growth
Combined technology services and hardware up 20% to $10 million, now 8.5% of total revenues (highest representation to date). Technology subscription services up 7.4%; technology hardware up 64%, driven by healthcare patient ID and retail mobile device wins.
SG&A and Productivity Improvements
SG&A down $3.7 million versus prior year; SG&A at 16.9% of revenues versus 19% a year ago (SG&A dollars down 15.4% YoY). Active employee count down to 1,448 with revenue per head ~ $307k–$308k and 22.6% reduction in headcount since MCC acquisition.
Shareholder Returns and Capital Allocation
Returned $1.7 million to shareholders via dividend ($0.025 quarterly dividend, ~6.2% yield cited) and repurchased 157,500 shares in the quarter; continued focus on dividends, buybacks and opportunistic M&A.
TSE:DCM Earnings History
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TSE:DCM Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
May 11, 2026 | C$1.61 | C$1.68 | +3.72% |
Mar 11, 2026 | C$1.37 | C$1.39 | +1.46% |
Nov 11, 2025 | C$1.24 | C$1.31 | +5.39% |
Aug 06, 2025 | C$1.44 | C$1.40 | -2.64% |
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FAQ
When does Data Commun Mgt (TSE:DCM) report earnings?
Data Commun Mgt (TSE:DCM) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 11, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
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What is TSE:DCM EPS forecast?
TSE:DCM EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 0.05.