Observed Signal · Jul 21, 2026 · earnings · Source: SEC API · Impact: 3.8/5

10-Q Financial Filing Analysis for Pega (2026-07-21)

Executive Signal Summary

Pegasystems Inc. reported its financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2026. For Q2 2026, total revenue reached $420.7 million, up 9% YoY, driven by strong 28% growth in Pega Cloud revenue to $213.9 million. Net income for the quarter stood at $13.3 million ($0.08 per diluted share), compared to $30.1 million ($0.17 per diluted share) in Q2 2025. Annual contract value (ACV) increased 7% YoY (8% constant currency) to $1.62 billion, though management noted clients have delayed purchasing decisions amid rapid AI market evolutions. On the litigation front, the Supreme Court of Virginia remanded the Appian trade secret case for a retrial set for January 2027, releasing Pega's $25 million letter of credit.

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The report shows steady Cloud SaaS migration and healthy cash flows, while highlighting customer decision cycles extending due to AI market transitions and ongoing legal proceedings with Appian.

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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding

  • Q2 2026 total revenue rose 9.4% YoY to $420.72M, propelled by a 28.3% increase in Pega Cloud revenue to $213.93M.
  • Annual Contract Value (ACV) grew 7.0% year-over-year (8.0% in constant currency) to reach $1.62B as of June 30, 2026.
  • Cash provided by operating activities reached $298.23M for the first half of 2026, supporting $367.2M in open-market share repurchases.
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Primary Reporting: SEC API•Published: Jul 21, 2026

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