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Commvault Systems, Inc.

CVLT

Commvault Systems, Inc. NASDAQ
$85.08 -3.95% (-3.50)

Market Cap $3.75 B
52w High $200.68
52w Low $79.51
P/E 44.31
Volume 872.72K
Outstanding Shares 44.09M

Income Statement

Period Revenue Operating Expense Net Income Net Profit Margin Earnings Per Share EBITDA
Q3-2026 $313.83M $234.77M $17.78M 5.67% $0.4 $31.08M
Q2-2026 $276.19M $208.65M $14.73M 5.33% $0.33 $18.31M
Q1-2026 $281.98M $206.11M $23.5M 8.33% $0.53 $29.85M
Q4-2025 $275.04M $200.55M $30.99M 11.27% $0.7 $31.16M
Q3-2025 $262.63M $200.4M $11.02M 4.2% $0.25 $17.97M

What's going well?

Revenue and profits are both growing at a healthy pace, with margins improving. The company is keeping costs in check and generating more profit from each sale. No unusual charges or red flags in the results.

What's concerning?

The tax rate jumped sharply this quarter, which cut into net profits. Operating expenses are rising in line with revenue, so further margin expansion may be limited if costs aren't controlled.

Balance Statement

Period Cash & Short-term Total Assets Total Liabilities Total Equity
Q3-2026 $1.03B $2.04B $1.82B $216.73M
Q2-2026 $1.06B $1.92B $1.71B $210.46M
Q1-2026 $363.23M $1.18B $811.7M $364.74M
Q4-2025 $302.1M $1.12B $793.14M $325.12M
Q3-2025 $243.57M $1.02B $735.91M $287.85M

What's financially strong about this company?

CVLT has over $1 billion in cash, very little due soon, and can easily cover its bills. Most assets are high quality and liquid, and customers are paying upfront for services.

What are the financial risks or weaknesses?

The company has a long history of losses, shown by negative retained earnings, and carries a fair amount of debt. Receivables have risen sharply, which could mean customers are paying slower.

Cash Flow Statement

Period Net Income Cash From Operations Cash From Investing Cash From Financing Net Change Free Cash Flow
Q3-2026 $17.78M $4.04M $-2.27M $-41.92M $-37.21M $1.93M
Q2-2026 $14.73M $76.77M $-29.68M $655.91M $700.32M $73.58M
Q1-2026 $23.5M $31.68M $26.83M $-16.91M $61.13M $29.8M
Q4-2025 $30.99M $76.95M $-730K $-23.72M $58.53M $76.17M
Q3-2025 $11.02M $30.15M $-45.38M $-31.9M $-59.5M $29.88M

What's strong about this company's cash flow?

The company has a large cash balance of $1.03 billion and is not dependent on new borrowing right now. Capital spending is low, and the business can still generate some cash from operations.

What are the cash flow concerns?

Operating and free cash flow dropped sharply, and a huge increase in receivables tied up cash. Share buybacks are not supported by current cash flow, and the business may need to rely on its cash reserves if this trend continues.

Revenue by Products

Product Q4-2025Q1-2026Q2-2026Q3-2026
Customer Support Service
Customer Support Service
$80.00M $80.00M $80.00M $80.00M
Perpetual License
Perpetual License
$10.00M $10.00M $10.00M $10.00M
Service Other
Service Other
$10.00M $30.00M $30.00M $30.00M
Subscription
Subscription
$170.00M $180.00M $170.00M $210.00M

Revenue by Geography

Region Q4-2025Q1-2026Q2-2026Q3-2026
Americas
Americas
$170.00M $170.00M $170.00M $180.00M
International
International
$110.00M $110.00M $110.00M $130.00M

Q3 2026 Earnings Call Summary

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5-Year Trend Analysis

A comprehensive look at Commvault Systems, Inc.'s financial evolution and strategic trajectory over the past five years.

+ Strengths

Key positives include accelerating revenue growth, strong and improving cash generation, and a balance sheet with low leverage and net cash. Operationally, Commvault benefits from high software‑style gross margins, a unified platform that supports cross‑selling, and a growing base of subscription and SaaS offerings. Technologically, it is widely recognized as a leader in data protection and cyber‑resilience, with deep cloud partnerships and an innovation agenda that targets fast‑growing areas such as AI workloads and cloud‑native applications.

! Risks

Important risks revolve around earnings volatility, rising operating expenses, and a long history of cumulative losses that has weighed on retained earnings and equity. Liquidity metrics have trended downward as cash has been used for acquisitions and aggressive share repurchases. On the strategic side, Commvault operates in a fiercely competitive, rapidly changing market where large cloud providers and specialized startups are all vying for share, and where any misstep in security, reliability, or product execution could damage its reputation.

Outlook

The overall picture suggests a company that has turned a financial corner and is positioned in a structurally attractive market, but that still needs to prove the durability and scalability of its current momentum. If Commvault can maintain revenue growth, keep margins improving despite higher investment, and successfully integrate its acquisitions into a cohesive, AI‑enhanced platform, its fundamentals could continue to strengthen. Conversely, cost creep, slower innovation, or competitive pressure could limit margin expansion and cash build‑up, making ongoing execution the key factor to watch in the years ahead.