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Revenue:$114.3 million in Q2 2026, down 8% year-over-year from $124.8 million.
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Recurring Revenue:Approximately $79 million, representing about 69% of total revenue.
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Adjusted EBITDA:$26.5 million, with a 23.2% margin.
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Operating Income:$23.6 million.
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Net Income:$16.3 million or $0.30 per diluted share, up from $13.5 million or $0.24 per share last year.
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Operating Expenses:Reduced by about 13.5% year-over-year.
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Cash Flow from Operations:$28.7 million, up from $25.5 million last year.
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Cash and Equivalents:$269.7 million, with no external debt.
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Dividends and Share Repurchases:$16.4 million paid in dividends and $2 million in share repurchases.
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Asset Management Group Revenue:$51.4 million, a slight increase over the same quarter last year.
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Interactive Management Group Revenue:$62.8 million, lower than the same quarter last year.
Release Date: June 10, 2026
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
Positive Points
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Enghouse Systems Ltd ( EGHSF ) maintained strong profitability with an adjusted EBITDA of $26.5 million, representing a 23.2% margin, slightly higher than the previous year.
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The company demonstrated disciplined cost management, reducing operating expenses by about 13.5% year-over-year.
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Enghouse Systems Ltd ( EGHSF ) generated strong cash flow, with net cash provided by operating activities increasing to $28.7 million from $25.5 million in the same period last year.
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The company closed the quarter with a robust $269.7 million in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments, and carries no external debt.
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The Asset Management Group delivered relatively stable performance, with acquisitions contributing to incremental revenue growth.
Negative Points
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Revenue for the second quarter was $114.3 million, down 8% year-over-year, primarily due to churn in parts of the recurring revenue base and lower software license and professional services revenue.
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Sequentially, revenue declined by 4.8% from Q1, reflecting reduced software sales and continued pressure in recurring revenue streams.
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The Interactive Management Group experienced a decline in revenue, attributed to churn and a transition towards cloud and SaaS models.
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Gross margins contracted year-over-year, with concerns about maintaining previous levels due to market conditions and competitive pressures.
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The company faces challenges in monetizing AI investments in its markets, with ongoing difficulties in capturing market share from competitors experiencing financial difficulties.
Q & A Highlights
Q: Can you explain the larger-than-expected decline in hosted and maintenance revenue this quarter? Is the pace of churn accelerating, and are there any onetime factors affecting Q2 numbers? A: Stephen Sadler, CEO: The decline is slightly larger than anticipated, partly due to ongoing churn from past acquisitions. Our solutions are generally sticky, but the market is challenging, especially for medium and small businesses, which are struggling more in the current economic climate. This has led to some customers holding back due to uncertainties, including geopolitical factors.
Q: What needs to happen for organic growth to reaccelerate for your customer base? Do you expect the current pace of decline to continue? A: Stephen Sadler, CEO: It's puzzling that we're not performing better, especially since some major competitors are facing financial difficulties. The market is tough, particularly for medium and small businesses, which are experiencing financial challenges. We need to improve our execution and adapt to these market conditions.
Q: How should we think about gross margins going forward, given the contraction this quarter? A: Stephen Sadler, CEO: We aim to return to higher margins, potentially above 63%. However, the market is challenging, with competitors facing financial issues and cutting prices. The broader economic environment, including potential recessions, is impacting our margins. We remain focused on maintaining strong cash flow and operational efficiency.
Q: With some larger competitors facing difficulties, why aren't you capturing more market share? A: Stephen Sadler, CEO: It takes time to gain market share, especially as some of our customers are also facing financial difficulties. The market is challenging for medium and small businesses, which are struggling more than larger companies. We are monitoring the situation closely and focusing on maintaining our strong cash flow and financial position.
Q: Are you seeing any changes in client behavior regarding AI adoption and costs? A: Stephen Sadler, CEO: It's still early, but clients are spending on AI without clear payback yet. The platform providers benefit regardless of payback, as they charge for processing. We are cautious about cash flow and are using AI internally to improve efficiency. However, monetization from selling AI solutions is not yet significant.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
