DXC Technology Company
Q1 2026 Earnings
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Did DXC Beat Earnings? Q1 2026 Results
DXC Technology opened its fiscal 2026 on a stronger-than-expected note, posting first-quarter non-GAAP EPS of $0.68 against a consensus estimate of $0.62, a beat of roughly 9.87%, while revenue of $3.16 billion edged past the $3.09 billion estimate despite falling 2.4% year-over-year as the company continued to absorb top-line pressure. The most meaningful driver behind the earnings outperformance was a sharp improvement in corporate expenses, which fell to $19 million from $44 million a year ago, helping offset margin compression across all three business segments. Bookings momentum offered perhaps the clearest forward signal, with total bookings of $2.80 billion growing 14% year-over-year, the third straight quarter of double-digit growth, and the Consulting and Engineering Services segment posting a standout book-to-bill of 1.19x. Free cash flow more than doubled to $97 million, aided by a significant reduction in capital expenditures. Management responded to the beat by raising its full-year non-GAAP EPS guidance to $2.85 to $3.35, while maintaining revenue guidance of $12.61 billion to $12.87 billion, signaling cautious but improving confidence in the underlying business trajectory.
- Total bookings of $2.8 billion, up 14% YoY — third consecutive quarter of double-digit bookings growth
- CES bookings surged 32% YoY with book-to-bill of 1.19x
- Insurance Services revenue grew 5.4% YoY (3.6% organic), the only segment with positive revenue growth
- Free cash flow more than doubled YoY to $97 million from $45 million driven by lower capital expenditures
- Corporate expenses reduced significantly to $19 million from $44 million in prior year quarter
“We delivered first quarter results at the high end of our guidance for both organic revenue growth and adjusted EBIT margin, with non-GAAP EPS exceeding expectations. For the third straight quarter, we reported double digit bookings growth, a clear sign we are connecting better with clients.”
DXC Technology CEO, on the earnings call
Forward Guidance & Outlook
For full-year fiscal 2026, DXC expects total revenue of $12.61–$12.87 billion (organic revenue decline of 5.0% to 3.0%), adjusted EBIT margin of 7.0%–8.0%, non-GAAP diluted EPS of $2.85–$3.35 (raised from prior guidance of $2.75–$3.25), and free cash flow of approximately $600 million. For Q2 FY2026, the company guides total revenue of $3.15–$3.18 billion (organic revenue decline of 4.5% to 3.5%), adjusted EBIT margin of 6.5%–7.5%, and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.65–$0.75.
DXC YoY Financials
DXC Revenue by Segment
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