Cognyte Software (NASDAQ:CGNT) Issues Earnings Results

Cognyte Software (NASDAQ:CGNT) released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday. The company reported $0.10 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.01 by $0.09, FiscalAI reports. The firm had revenue of $106.24 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $106.20 million. Cognyte Software had a negative net margin of 1.45% and a negative return on equity of 2.24%.

Here are the key takeaways from Cognyte Software’s conference call:

• Strong FY‑26 financial performance: Revenue reached $400M (+14.1% Y/Y) with Q4 revenue of $106.2M, record non‑GAAP gross margin (74.7%), improved profitability and a net cash position with ongoing share repurchases (≈$26.7M repurchased to date).
• Confident multi‑year guidance: Management guided FY‑27 revenue of $448M (±3%, ~12% growth) with higher non‑GAAP gross margin (~73.5%) and reiterated FY‑28 targets of ≈$500M revenue and >20% adjusted EBITDA margin.
• Visible bookings and customer momentum: Total RPO was $557.2M (short‑term RPO $369.5M), the company added 61 new customers in FY‑26 and announced several multi‑million‑dollar wins including a ~$5M U.S. state law‑enforcement replacement deal.
• Near‑term variability and financial risks: Operating cash flow missed guidance ($40.3M vs. $45M expected) due to delayed receivable collections, and management flagged seasonality, FX headwinds (strong Israeli shekel) and subscription vs. perpetual mix as sources of quarter‑to‑quarter variability.

Cognyte Software Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:CGNT traded up $1.02 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, hitting $8.90. The company had a trading volume of 326,265 shares, compared to its average volume of 394,270. Cognyte Software has a one year low of $6.29 and a one year high of $11.65. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $8.08 and a 200 day moving average price of $8.48. The company has a market capitalization of $649.51 million, a PE ratio of -110.44 and a beta of 1.64.

Key Headlines Impacting Cognyte Software

Here are the key news stories impacting Cognyte Software this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat expectations — Cognyte reported $0.10 EPS versus a $0.01 consensus and revenue of $106.24M (in line with estimates); management highlighted double‑digit growth and operating leverage driving faster profitability. Read articleCognyte Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results
• Positive Sentiment: Wins a ~ $5M contract with a top U.S. state law‑enforcement agency — the deal is recurring/mission‑critical work that should support near‑term revenue visibility and credibility in the U.S. public‑sector market. Read articleCognyte Wins ~$5M Contract with Tier-1 US Law Enforcement Agency
• Neutral Sentiment: Pre‑announcement coverage and previews circulated ahead of the release; those items likely moved expectations into place but the market reaction reflects the actual beat and guidance. Read articleCognyte Software set to report Q4 2026 earnings preview
• Neutral Sentiment: Short‑interest reports in recent feeds show inconsistent/zero values (0 shares, NaN changes and 0.0 days‑to‑cover) — the data appears erroneous and is unlikely to be a meaningful driver until corrected, so treat these reports cautiously.
• Negative Sentiment: Profitability still shows weakness on a per‑metric basis — the company reported a negative net margin (~‑1.45%) and negative ROE (~‑2.24%), and some analysts still model a negative full‑year EPS (~‑0.2). These factors limit valuation upside unless operating leverage continues to convert into consistently positive margins. Read articleMarketBeat company summary

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Cognyte Software

A number of large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Millennium Management LLC increased its stake in Cognyte Software by 101.9% in the first quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 921,853 shares of the company’s stock valued at $7,190,000 after purchasing an additional 465,307 shares in the last quarter. Samjo Management LLC boosted its position in shares of Cognyte Software by 64.4% during the 4th quarter. Samjo Management LLC now owns 896,325 shares of the company’s stock worth $8,425,000 after purchasing an additional 351,150 shares in the last quarter. Marshall Wace LLP grew its stake in shares of Cognyte Software by 77.5% in the 2nd quarter. Marshall Wace LLP now owns 756,876 shares of the company’s stock valued at $6,994,000 after buying an additional 330,569 shares during the period. Westerly Capital Management LLC increased its position in Cognyte Software by 29.4% in the 3rd quarter. Westerly Capital Management LLC now owns 1,100,000 shares of the company’s stock valued at $9,240,000 after buying an additional 250,000 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Archon Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in Cognyte Software in the 4th quarter valued at about $1,958,000. 72.92% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities research analysts have recently weighed in on the stock. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Cognyte Software in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Lake Street Capital started coverage on shares of Cognyte Software in a research report on Monday, March 2nd. They set a “buy” rating and a $13.00 price target on the stock. Finally, Wall Street Zen upgraded Cognyte Software from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, December 13th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $13.50.

About Cognyte Software

Cognyte Software Ltd. is a global provider of security analytics solutions that was spun off from NICE Ltd. in early 2021. Headquartered in Israel, the company delivers specialized software and services designed to help government agencies, law enforcement organizations and critical infrastructure operators process and analyze large volumes of data for intelligence and investigative purposes.

The company’s core offerings include advanced analytics platforms that aggregate and visualize structured and unstructured data from diverse sources, such as communications metadata, open-source intelligence and sensor feeds.