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Varonis Systems — Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary

  • Financial Performance:

    • Total revenues reached $189.5 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, compared to $161.6 million in the same period of 2025.
    • SaaS revenues were $185.1 million, up from $125.8 million in the third quarter of 2025.
    • Term license subscription revenues declined to $1.2 million from $24.8 million in the prior year period.
    • Maintenance and services revenues decreased to $3.1 million from $10.9 million in the prior year period.
    • GAAP operating loss was $47.7 million, widening from a $35.9 million loss in the third quarter of 2025.
    • Non-GAAP operating income was $7.6 million, an improvement from $0.2 million in the third quarter of 2025.
    • For the nine months ended September 30, 2026, total revenues were $542.6 million compared to $450.2 million in 2025.
    • GAAP net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, was $125.3 million, compared to $101.5 million in 2025.
    • Non-GAAP net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, was $24.6 million, compared to $12.9 million in 2025.
    • Cash and cash equivalents, short-term deposits, and marketable securities totaled $937.8 million as of September 30, 2026.
    • Cash from operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, was $108.3 million, down from $122.7 million in the prior year period.
    • Free cash flow for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, was $94.8 million, compared to $111.6 million in 2025.
    • Adjusted free cash flow for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, was $108.2 million, compared to $113.4 million in 2025.
    • Deferred revenues were $422.6 million as of September 30, 2026, down from $427.8 million as of December 31, 2025.
    • Convertible senior notes, net, stood at $453.8 million as of September 30, 2026.
  • Guidance and Future Outlook:

    • Varonis will not provide forward-looking guidance or updates to previously issued guidance due to the pending acquisition by Proofpoint.
    • The company will not conduct an earnings conference call or webcast for its third quarter fiscal 2026 results.
  • Business Segments and Product Lines:

    • SaaS ARR was $774.6 million as of the end of the third quarter, representing a 42% year-over-year increase.
    • SaaS ARR excluding conversions increased 24% year-over-year.
    • The decline in term license subscription and maintenance revenues is attributed to customers converting to the SaaS platform.
  • Market and Competitive Landscape:

    • No specific market share, competitive landscape, or market trend data was provided in the press release.
  • Risks and Challenges:

    • Risks include the potential failure to complete the Transaction with Proofpoint in a timely manner or at all.
    • Risks include the failure to satisfy conditions to consummation, including stockholder adoption and regulatory approvals.
    • Risks include the termination of the Merger Agreement, which could require the payment of a termination fee.
    • Risks include the impact of the Transaction on business relationships, operating results, and the ability to attract, retain, and motivate employees.
    • Risks include disruption to current plans and operations and the diversion of management's attention.
    • Risks include adverse macroeconomic or labor market conditions, inflation, and geopolitical instability.
    • Risks include the outcome of legal proceedings related to the Merger Agreement.
    • Risks include unexpected costs, charges, or expenses resulting from the proposed Transaction.
    • Risks include the ability to obtain necessary financing arrangements.
  • Management Commentary and Tone:

    • No direct management commentary or quotes were included in the press release.
    • The tone reflects a transition period driven by the pending acquisition, resulting in the suspension of standard guidance and conference call activities.
  • Other Key Points:

    • Varonis is in a pending acquisition by Proofpoint, a portfolio company of Thoma Bravo, pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated October 15, 2026.
    • During the nine months ended September 30, 2026, the company spent $113.6 million on acquisitions, net of cash acquired.
    • The company repurchased $135.0 million of common stock during the nine months ended September 30, 2026.
    • Stock-based compensation expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, was $109.5 million.
    • Amortization of acquired intangible assets and acquisition-related expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, was $30.6 million.
    • The company reported a net loss per share of $1.09 (GAAP) and net income per share of $0.21 (Non-GAAP) for the nine months ended September 30, 2026.
Company
VARONIS SYSTEMS INC
Sector
Technology
Industry
Software - Infrastructure