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Klaviyo Q2 2026 Earnings Call: Complete Transcript - Klaviyo (NYSE:KVYO)

Klaviyo (NYSE:KVYO) reported Q2 2026 revenue growth of 26% YoY, reaching a $1.5B annualized run rate. The company signed its largest deal ever, an eight-figure contract. International revenue grew 35% YoY, and full-year guidance was raised to $1.526B-$1.534B. Non-GAAP gross margin was 73.4%. Klaviyo acquired an agency team and appointed a new CFO. Enterprise customer growth was 36% YoY, representing 40% of total ARR.

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Published Sep 18, 2026, 6:52 AM UTC
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Primary signal
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Bullish
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Relevance
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$KVYOBullishHigh
01

Why it matters

Earnings beat and raised guidance are likely to drive immediate buying pressure, while margin pressure from messaging costs may temper longer‑term enthusiasm.

02

Market read

Strong earnings and guidance lift sentiment for the company and its sector, creating a short‑term trading opportunity.

03

What to watch

Higher carrier fees pressuring gross margin; margin compression could limit profitability.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: post‑earnings release

Background

Klaviyo (NYSE:KVYO) disclosed its Q2 2026 results, highlighting revenue growth, new AI product adoption, and an expanded international footprint.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$KVYOBullishHigh confidence
Context

Q2 2026 earnings released with 26% YoY revenue growth, $1.5B ARR and raised full-year guidance to $1.526‑$1.534B.

Expected impact

likely short‑term price rally on earnings beat and raised outlook

Evidence & confidence

Revenue growth and guidance lift valuation expectations; market will price in higher future cash flows.

Market effects

Sector

Positive signal for marketing‑automation and AI‑driven SaaS sector.

Regional

International revenue growth highlights strength in EMEA markets.

Global

Adds confidence to broader tech growth narrative.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Guidance may already be priced in; execution risk on AI investments could temper upside.

Key entities

  • company
    Klaviyo

    Marketing automation SaaS provider reporting Q2 2026 results.

  • executive
    Andrew Bialecki

    Co‑CEO who presented earnings highlights.

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