Cognyte Software Q2 2027: $0.15 EPS Tops Estimates — Deep Dive

Cognyte Software (CGNT) reported Q2 revenue of $109M, up 12%, with software revenue surging 21% to $100.8M. Non-GAAP EPS nearly doubled to $0.15, and operating income rose 52.5% to $12.2M. The company added 14 new customers, including a NATO agency, and reiterated its FY2027 revenue target of ~$448M. AI demand and government investments drove growth, with software now 92% of total revenue.

Cognyte (CGNT) reported Q2 2027 revenue of $109.2M, up 12% YoY, with software revenue at $100.8M, up 20.9% YoY. Non-GAAP EPS was $0.15, nearly double last year. The company added 40 new customers and expects $20M in U.S. deals for fiscal 2027. Management confirmed long-term revenue targets, with 85% visibility for the next 12 months. Cash balance was $102.2M with zero debt. Risks include working capital investments and fluctuating recurring revenue.

Cognyte Software Ltd. reported Q2 2027 total software revenue growth of 21% year-over-year, driven by demand for national security and public safety solutions. The company narrowed full-year revenue guidance to $448 million and remains on track for a $500 million target in fiscal 2028. Management highlighted operational leverage, U.S. market traction, and strategic inventory investments to mitigate supply chain risks. Operating expenses were impacted by foreign exchange headwinds, and a new Chie

Cognyte Software (CGNT) stock rose 8.63% in pre-market trading after releasing Q2 FY2027 results, showing revenue of $400M (+14.1% YoY) and adjusted EBITDA up 65.7%. Analysts have a Strong Buy consensus with a $13.50 price target. Recent contract wins also boosted investor confidence. The stock traded at $8.94 pre-market, up from $8.23.

Cognyte Software Ltd. (CGNT) furnished an SEC Form 6-K — earnings release. Exhibit 99.1 Press Release Investor Relations Contact Dean Ridlon Cognyte Software Ltd. IR@cognyte.com C ognyte Reports Strong Second Quarter Results with Accelerating Software Growth and Expanding Profitabilit y Revenue grew 12% to $109.2 million; adjusted EBITDA grew 35.7% to $

Cognyte Software (NASDAQ:CGNT) shares rose 2.8% after the company said it secured about a $15 million expansion with an existing military intelligence customer in Asia-Pacific. The customer is extending deployment of Cognyte’s AI investigative analytics platform across its command centers, building on prior use.