Consensus Cloud Solutions (CCSI) Q1 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Q1 2026 revenue reached $88.5 million, up 1.5% year-over-year, driven by 8.2% growth in the Corporate segment and partially offset by a 9.5% decline in SoHo revenue.

• Net income increased to $24.7 million, with EPS rising to $1.32 (basic) and $1.30 (diluted), reflecting operational improvements and share repurchases.

• Adjusted EBITDA was $47.9 million with a 54.1% margin, and free cash flow grew 14% year-over-year to $38.5 million.

• Corporate channel revenue hit $58.7 million, the highest since Q4 2022, with customer base growth and record net revenue retention.

• Continued focus on secure SaaS solutions and AI-driven workflow enhancements for regulated industries.

Financial highlights

• Adjusted net income rose 7.3% to $28.9 million; adjusted EPS increased 10.9% to $1.52.

• Gross profit was $71.6 million with an 81% margin; operating income reached $37.7 million.

• Cash and cash equivalents at quarter-end were $92.3 million; net cash from operating activities was $45.8 million.

• Net debt to EBITDA ratio was 2.5x; total debt to EBITDA held steady at 3x.

• Share repurchases totaled approximately 600,000 shares for $17 million in Q1 2026.

Outlook and guidance

• Full-year 2026 revenue guidance reaffirmed at $350–$364 million; adjusted EBITDA $182–$193 million; adjusted EPS $5.55–$5.95.

• Q2 2026 revenue projected at $87.9–$91.9 million; adjusted EBITDA $46.4–$49.6 million; adjusted EPS $1.43–$1.53.

• Management expects free cash flow to approximate record 2025 levels and plans continued share repurchases.

• Non-GAAP effective tax rate for 2026 expected between 19.7% and 21.7%.

• Guidance excludes FX gains/losses on intercompany account revaluation.