Pegasystems Q3 2026 earnings miss as revenue falls short of forecasts

Pegasystems reported third‑quarter 2026 results with total revenue of $393.4 million, a 3% year‑over‑year increase but below the $421.8 million consensus. GAAP net income fell 68% to $14.1 million, yielding diluted GAAP EPS of $0.08, while non‑GAAP EPS was $0.35. Management cited go‑to‑market execution challenges despite a 6% YoY rise in annual contract value to $1.653 billion.

The miss on revenue and earnings may pressure the stock, as analysts had expected $0.49 EPS and higher sales. The company’s guidance for free cash flow of $700 million+ in 2028 remains unchanged, but short‑term cash flow could be constrained by the weaker ACV growth.

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