Descartes Reports Strong Second Quarter Financial Results
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Descartes Systems Group Inc reported robust financial results for its fiscal 2027 second quarter, highlighting significant growth in revenues and earnings, which underscores its position in the logistics and supply chain management industry.
Revenue for the quarter stood at $201.1 million, marking a 12% increase from the $179.8 million recorded in the same period last year and a 4% rise from the $193.6 million seen in the previous quarter. The bulk of the revenue, $188.6 million, came from services, accounting for 94% of total revenues. Professional services and other revenues amounted to $12.4 million, while license revenues, a minor component, added just $0.1 million.
Operating activities generated $81.3 million in cash, a 28% improvement from $63.3 million in the prior fiscal quarter and an 8% increase from $75.1 million in the previous quarter. The growth in cash flow was attributed to higher revenues, though it was noted that the fiscal 2026 Restructuring Plan negatively impacted Q2FY26 results.
Operating income for the quarter was $65.5 million, up 36% from $48.2 million in the same period of the previous year and a 5% increase from $62.5 million in the previous quarter. Net income of $50.0 million was 32% higher than the $38.0 million reported in Q2FY26 and a 3% increase from the $48.5 million in the prior quarter. The net income as a percentage of revenue remained steady at 25%.
Earnings per share on a diluted basis increased to $0.57, a 33% rise from $0.43 in the same period of the previous year and a 4% uptick from the $0.55 in the prior quarter. Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, came in at $94.4 million, up 18% from $80.2 million in the same period of the previous year and a 5% increase from $89.8 million in the previous quarter. Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenues was 47%, consistent with the 45% and 46% reported in the previous two quarters.
For the first half of fiscal 2027, the company's revenues surged to $394.7 million, a 13% jump from $348.6 million in the same period last year. Services revenues, making up 94% of total revenues, increased to $369.1 million, up 14% from $323.4 million. Professional services and other revenues were $23.9 million, and license revenues were $1.7 million.
Operating income for the six-month period was $128.0 million, a 36% increase from $94.4 million in the same period of the previous year. Net income of $98.5 million was 33% higher than the $74.3 million reported in the same period of the previous year. Earnings per share on a diluted basis were $1.13, a 33% increase from $0.85 in the same period of the previous year. Adjusted EBITDA of $184.1 million was up 19% from $155.3 million in the same period of the previous year, with the same 47% margin.
Cash reserves at the end of July 31, 2026, stood at $401.1 million, with a 24.1 million dollar increase from the previous quarter and a 44.6 million dollar increase from the same period the previous year. The company attributed the growth in cash reserves to higher operating activities and the absence of negative impacts from the fiscal 2026 Restructuring Plan.
In other developments, Descartes Systems Group Inc announced the acquisition of Transportation Applied Intelligence Software, LLC (TAI) on August 21, 2026, for approximately $99.3 million. On September 1, 2026, the company acquired 3PL Central, LLC, doing business as Extensiv, for around $119.9 million. Both acquisitions were funded from existing cash reserves.
The company's executive management team will host a conference call on September 10, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. ET to discuss the financial results and future prospects. An audio webcast will be available on the company's website, www.descartes.com, for members of the public to follow along.