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NICE Ltd

NASDAQ: NICE Software - Application
$108.31
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Q2 2025 Earnings

Reported Aug 14, 2025, 8:24am ET · SEC source
$3.01
Beat +0.73%
EPS · est. $2.99
$726.7M
Beat +1.89%
Revenue · est. $713.2M
+12.0%
Beating market
NICE vs S&P since report
6 quarters
Consecutive EPS beats

Market Reaction

% change · around the report
−12%−6%0+6%Aug 14Aug 15report 8:24am ETearnings−0.0%−8.4%
−12%−6%0+6%Aug 14Aug 15earnings−0.0%−8.4%
NICE −8.4%S&P 500 −0.0%
−12%−6%0+6%Aug 14Aug 15report 8:24am ETearnings−0.4%−8.4%
−12%−6%0+6%Aug 14Aug 15earnings−0.4%−8.4%
NICE −8.4%NASDAQ −0.4%
−12%−6%0+6%Aug 13Aug 22report 8:24am ETearnings−0.7%−5.3%
−12%−6%0+6%Aug 13Aug 22earnings−0.7%−5.3%
NICE −5.3%S&P 500 −0.7%
−12%−6%0+6%Aug 13Aug 22report 8:24am ETearnings−2.3%−5.3%
−12%−6%0+6%Aug 13Aug 22earnings−2.3%−5.3%
NICE −5.3%NASDAQ −2.3%
−13.61%
Day of report
+4.15%
Next session
+7.57%
One week
+14.34%
30 days

S&P 500 over the same 30 days: +2.33%.

Did NICE Beat Earnings? Q2 2025 Results

NICE Ltd posted a clean beat across both top and bottom lines in Q2 2025, with revenue of $726.71 million rising 9.4% year-over-year and clearing the consensus estimate of $713.21 million by 1.89%, while non-GAAP diluted EPS of $3.01 edged past the $2.99 consensus by 0.73%. The primary engine behind the quarter was cloud, which generated $540.82 million, up 12% from a year earlier, with AI and self-service annual recurring revenue accelerating 42% year-over-year, a figure CEO Scott Russell pointed to as validation of the company's platform strategy. GAAP operating income expanded 25% to $160.59 million as operating margin widened to 22.1% from 19.4%, reflecting meaningful operating leverage. Looking ahead, management guided Q3 non-GAAP revenue to $722 million to $732 million and raised full-year EPS guidance to $12.33 to $12.53, representing 12% growth at the midpoint, though the outlook excludes any contribution from the pending Cognigy acquisition, which some analysts view as a source of delayed growth acceleration rather than near-term uplift.

Key Takeaways
  • Cloud revenue growth of 12% year-over-year driven by AI and self-service demand
  • AI and self-service annual recurring revenue rose 42% YoY
  • GAAP operating margin expanded to 22.1% from 19.4%
  • Double-digit year-over-year EPS growth on both GAAP and non-GAAP basis

“We're pleased to report another strong quarter, with total revenue reaching $727 million—surpassing the high end of our guidance range—and earnings per share of $3.01 at the top of the expected range. This performance was driven by continued strength in our cloud business, which grew 12% year-over-year. A key catalyst behind this momentum is the accelerating demand for AI and self-service solutions, with annual recurring revenue in this part of our business rising an impressive 42% compared to the same period last year.”

NICE CEO, on the earnings call

Forward Guidance & Outlook

For Q3 2025, NICE expects non-GAAP total revenue of $722 million to $732 million (5% YoY growth at midpoint) and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $3.12 to $3.22 (10% YoY growth at midpoint). For full-year 2025, the company reaffirmed non-GAAP total revenue guidance of $2,918 million to $2,938 million (7% YoY growth at midpoint) and raised non-GAAP diluted EPS guidance to $12.33 to $12.53 (12% YoY growth at midpoint). This guidance excludes any impact from the planned Cognigy acquisition, which is expected to close in Q4 2025 subject to regulatory approval.

NICE YoY Financials

Q2 2025 vs Q2 2024 · SEC filings Q2 2024 Q2 2025
$0$200.0M$400.0M$600.0M$664.4M$726.7MRevenue$439.6M$485.1MGross Profit$128.8M$160.6MOperating Income$115.8M$187.4MNet Income
$0$200.0M$400.0M$600.0MRevenueGross ProfitOperating IncomeNet Income

NICE Revenue by Segment

Cloud$540.8M+12.0%
Services$140.5M
Product$45.4M

Figures from SEC filings and company reports. Not investment advice.