Schrödinger outlines 2026 ACV of $222M-$232M while raising drug discovery revenue to $75M-$85M (NASDAQ:SDGR)

Schrödinger (SDGR) reported Q3 2026 results, with ACV growth of 17% (24% excluding contributions) and raised 2026 drug discovery revenue guidance to $75M-$85M. The company expects 2026 ACV to be $222M-$232M, reflecting commercial momentum and progress toward long-term goals, according to CEO Ramy Farid.

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Published Nov 5, 2026, 10:48 AM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

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Why it matters

The new 2026 ACV and revenue guidance set expectations for the company's growth trajectory. Investors will compare these numbers to prior guidance and analyst forecasts to gauge performance.

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Market read

First disclosure of 2026 guidance; likely to move SDGR stock in the short term as the market digests the numbers.

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What to watch

Potential upcoming partnership announcements or pipeline milestones not disclosed in the brief could offset guidance concerns.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: post-market release

Background

Schrödinger (NASDAQ:SDGR) is a computational chemistry software provider serving pharma and materials companies. The company regularly provides multi-year guidance for its subscription-based platform.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

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Context

Schrödinger disclosed 2026 ACV guidance of $222M-$232M and drug discovery revenue of $75M-$85M, new forward-looking numbers not previously reported.

Expected impact

potential downside as investors price in the lower revenue outlook

Evidence & confidence

First report of 2026 guidance; the figures are modest for a biotech, so traders may adjust positions accordingly.

Market effects

May weigh on other computational chemistry and drug discovery platforms as investors reassess growth prospects.

Limited to US biotech sector; no broader regional effect.

Minimal global impact beyond niche biotech investors.

Counterpoint

If the guidance reflects a strategic shift toward higher-margin contracts, the stock could rally on long-term upside.

Key entities

  • Schrödinger

    Computational chemistry software and drug discovery platform provider.

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