EarningsQ1 2027 Earnings Report
DSGX Q1 2027 EPS Results
Actual EPS$0.55
Consensus EPS$0.52
Beat/MissBeat by +$0.04
One Year Ago EPS$0.41
DSGX Q1 2027 Revenue Results
Actual Revenue$192.70M
Expected Revenue$191.04M
Beat/MissBeat by +$1.66M
YoY Revenue Growth+10.62%
Earnings Announcement Details
QuarterQ1 2027
Date06/03/2026
TimeAfter Close
Conference CallWednesday, June 3, 2026
DSGX Upcoming Earnings
The Descartes Systems Group's next earnings date is estimated for September 10, 2026, based on past reporting schedules.
Q1 2027 Earnings Call Audio
DSGX Q1 2027 Earnings Call
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Q1 2027 Earnings Slide Deck
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Q1 2027 Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized multiple record financial metrics (revenue, net income, adjusted EBITDA, cash generation) and a strong balance sheet, alongside active AI investments, product momentum (MacroPoint, Global Trade Intelligence, NetCHB) and strategic M&A (Idelic). Management acknowledged significant macro and geopolitical headwinds — shipping volatility from the Iran war, higher ocean rates, trucking volume declines, regulatory uncertainty, and potential quarter-to-quarter variability — but positioned the company as well-capitalized and positioned to invest and gain share. Overall, the positive operational and financial achievements substantially outweigh the highlighted external challenges.Company Guidance
Record Quarterly Revenue
Total revenues reached $193.6M, up 15% year-over-year, driven by strong services performance.
Services and Organic Growth
Services revenue was $180.5M (93% of total), up 15% YoY; estimated organic services growth (ex-acquisitions and FX) was just over 9% (improved from ~8% in Q4).
Profitability Milestones
Record net income of $48.5M (+34% YoY), record income from operations (+35% YoY), and record adjusted EBITDA of $89.8M (+20% YoY) with an adjusted EBITDA margin at a record 46%.
Strong Cash Generation and Balance Sheet
Operating cash flow of $75.1M (up 40% YoY), cash balance of $377M, debt-free with an undrawn $350M credit facility, and active NCIB (share repurchases of ~$21M in Q1 plus additional purchases).
Gross Margin and Operating Leverage
Gross margin improved to 78% (from 76% YoY), reflecting operating leverage from services growth.
AI Investment and Product Momentum
Significant investment in AI agent layer and related agent portfolio (MacroPoint agents, routing/dispatch agents, Datamyne research agents, enhanced sanctioned-party screening). Management plans continued AI investments and is showcasing innovations at an October Innovation Forum.
Strategic M&A and Product Additions
Completed acquisition of Idelic (adds proprietary safety data: ~40 billion miles of telematics/accident history) to enhance fleet performance management and AI capabilities.
Network Effects & Macro Product Wins
MacroPoint track rate improved from ~87% to ~93% via AI agents; momentum in Global Trade Intelligence (tariff/duty content, sanctioned-party screening, FTZs, Datamyne) and e-commerce NetCHB filings driving market share gains.
DSGX Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed