Clarivate Plc (DE:16A)
NYSE:16A
Earnings Data
Report Date
Aug 11, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.15Last Year’s EPS
0.15Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 5 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a mix of constructive operational and financial progress alongside material near-term headwinds. Highlights include margin expansion (adjusted EBITDA margin up ~200 bps to 41%), improved subscription mix (roughly 88%–89%), strengthened renewal discipline (+100 bps), AI-driven product adoption and efficiency gains, debt reduction actions and a reaffirmed full-year guidance with anticipated free cash flow growth to ~$400M. Offsetting these positives are modest organic growth rates (organic ACV 1.6%), Q1 free cash flow down $31M, transactional revenue softness, planned revenue reductions from disposals (~$100–130M), first-half timing pressure in patent renewals, and a potentially large cash tax increase disclosed in the call, which introduces meaningful near-term cash risk and uncertainty. Overall, the improvement trajectory and margin/cash generation outlook are encouraging, but the modest growth rates and several notable risks keep the picture balanced.Company Guidance
Quarterly Revenue
Q1 revenue of $586 million, supported by continued VCP progress and favorable FX; management reaffirmed full-year revenue guidance (midpoint revenue expected ~$2.36 billion after planned disposals).
Organic and Subscription Growth
Organic ACV growth of 1.6% in Q1 and subscription organic revenue growth of 1.7%, reflecting increasing adoption of subscription-based solutions and improved revenue quality.
Margin Expansion and Profitability (Adjusted)
Adjusted EBITDA of $241 million representing a 41% margin in Q1, an improvement of almost 200 basis points year-over-year; company expects adjusted EBITDA margin to approach ~43% at the midpoint of full-year guidance.
Adjusted EPS Improvement
Adjusted diluted EPS increased nearly 30% year-over-year (up $0.04) to $0.18 in Q1, driven by higher adjusted EBITDA, lower interest and tax expense, and a lower share count from prior repurchases.
Free Cash Flow and Cash Generation Outlook
Q1 free cash flow was approximately $79 million; management expects full-year free cash flow of about $400 million (roughly +10% year-over-year at the midpoint) and reiterated plan to prioritize debt reduction with generated cash.
Debt Reduction and Capital Allocation
Redeemed $143 million of debt during the quarter (redeemed remaining $100M of near-term bonds and repurchased $43M of 2028/2029 bonds at ~10% blended discount); plan to retire secured notes before July 2028 and reduce net leverage from ~4x to ~2.5x over time.
Value Creation Plan Momentum
Fifth consecutive quarter of improved performance under the Value Creation Plan (VCP): subscription mix increased to ~88%–89%, renewal rates improved ~100 basis points, increased product adoption and sales effectiveness cited as drivers of progress.
AI Product Adoption and Efficiency Gains
Management reported AI-driven customer benefits (library workflow automation reducing 30%–60% of manual repetitive work and in some cases doubling to quadrupling throughput); 400+ institutions using academic AI solutions and >10k Life Sciences users of AI innovations.
Notable Customer Wins & Product Innovations
Key wins include a multi-product institutional deal in China (Spire University), a top-20 global pharma win for DRG Fusion, a six-figure OpEx subscription with a biotech, and a major USPTO trademark analytics contract; product launches include brand image search and Nexus Connect.
Portfolio Rationalization Progress
Company is actively pursuing sale of the Life Sciences & Health business to sharpen focus and concentrate capital on higher-return areas; disposals expected to reduce revenue but also reduce operating costs materially (> $100M reduction expected).
DE:16A Earnings History
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DE:16A Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Apr 29, 2026 | €2.10 | €2.25 | +7.16% |
Feb 24, 2026 | €1.48 | €1.74 | +17.57% |
Oct 29, 2025 | €3.14 | €3.16 | +0.64% |
Jul 30, 2025 | €3.64 | €4.12 | +13.22% |
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Clarivate Plc (DE:16A) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 11, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
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What is DE:16A EPS forecast?
DE:16A EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 0.15.