Grid Dynamics Holdings Inc - Class A
Q1 2026 Earnings
Market Reaction
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Did GDYN Beat Earnings? Q1 2026 Results
Grid Dynamics delivered a modest but clean beat in Q1 2026, with revenue of $104.10 million rising 3.7% year-over-year and edging above its own guidance ceiling of $104.00 million, while non-GAAP EPS of $0.09 cleared the $0.08 consensus by 8.17%. The primary engine behind the quarter was a surge in Technology, Media and Telecom business, which grew 30.3% year-over-year to $30.76 million and displaced retail as the company's largest vertical, reflecting a deliberate diversification away from its historically retail-heavy client base. AI revenues reached 29.3% of total revenues, underscoring the momentum behind Grid Dynamics' platform buildout. The headline, however, carried a shadow: the company swung to a GAAP net loss of $1.47 million, compared to net income of $2.91 million a year ago, as gross margins compressed to 34.8% from 36.8%. Analysts currently hold a consensus "Hold" rating on the stock. Looking ahead, management guided Q2 revenue of $106.00 to $108.00 million and set full-year 2026 revenue guidance at $435.00 to $465.00 million, implying growth of 5.6% to 12.9%.
- AI revenues reached 29.3% of total revenues
- TMT vertical grew 30.3% year-over-year driven by top two technology customers
- Partnership-influenced revenues reached 19.1% of total revenues, majority from top three hyperscalers
- Top five accounts are entirely outside of retail for the first time, reflecting diversification into technology and financial services
“Last quarter, we called 2026 a pivotal year for the accelerated adoption of our AI offerings. Our first quarter results are clear validation that our AI transformation is working, with AI revenues reaching 29.3% of total revenues. We introduced our GAIN platforms for Agentic Commerce, SDLC, Risk and Compliance, and Physical AI, each of which convert our deep IP and domain expertise into AI-native solutions. These GAIN platforms are now in production across a range of industry verticals, generating measurable business impact for our clients.”
Grid Dynamics CEO, on the earnings call
Forward Guidance & Outlook
For Q2 2026, Grid Dynamics expects revenues of $106.0 to $108.0 million and non-GAAP EBITDA of $14.0 to $15.0 million, with basic share count of 84-85 million and diluted share count of 85-86 million. For full-year 2026, the company expects revenues of $435.0 to $465.0 million, representing 5.6% to 12.9% year-over-year growth. The pipeline entering Q2 is described as strong, with AI revenues accelerating and the top five accounts now entirely outside retail, reflecting diversification into technology and financial services.
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