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