SS&C Technologies reports Q3 earnings but shares slide on weaker‑than‑expected Q4 revenue guidance

SS&C Technologies posted third‑quarter adjusted earnings per share of $1.78 and revenue of $1.69 billion, meeting expectations. The company forecast fourth‑quarter revenue of $1.70‑$1.74 billion, with a midpoint of $1.72 billion, below analyst estimates. The guidance miss sent the stock down about 6% in after‑hours trading.

The lower‑than‑expected Q4 revenue outlook suggests near‑term growth may be slower than the market anticipated, pressuring the share price. Investors will watch whether the full‑year EPS guidance of $7.14, which is above consensus, can offset the revenue concerns.

  • 1Adjusted earnings per share for Q3 2026 were $1.78, slightly above the $1.77 consensus.
  • 2Q3 2026 revenue was $1.69 billion, matching analyst estimates and up 7.8% year‑over‑year.
  • 3Fourth‑quarter revenue guidance was $1.70‑$1.74 billion, with a midpoint of $1.72 billion, below the $1.75 billion consensus.
  • 4Full‑year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance was $7.11‑$7.17, midpoint $7.14, above the $7.06 consensus.
  • 5Shares fell about 6% in extended trading after the guidance release.

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